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Poland

Work, Work Visa & Legal Residence

Poland offers several legal employment routes for third-country nationals. The applicable procedure depends on the candidate's nationality, country of legal residence, employer, vacancy, intended period of work and the relevant legal basis.

Employer & Vacancy · Legal Basis Document · National Visa D · Legal Employment

Main focus: foreign applicants from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia. The route is assessed individually according to nationality and vacancy.

Krakow — work visas and Karta Pobytu in Poland

Krakow, Poland

Poland is a practical destination for legal employment of foreign nationals with a possible route to longer legal residence when the applicable requirements are met.

D-06

Employment Based on a Work Permit

A principal employment route for many third-country nationals hired by a Polish employer.

The employer obtains the appropriate work permit for the specific employment case.

Older materials may refer to this route as Zezwolenie na pracę typ A. A work permit may cover a longer period, while a Polish national Visa D itself is issued for no more than 1 year.

D-05b

Zezwolenie na pracę sezonową

Route for employment in activities classified as seasonal under Polish regulations.

Seasonal employment: up to 9 months in a calendar year.

D-05a

Oświadczenie o powierzeniu pracy cudzoziemcowi

Simplified employment procedure based on a registered Oświadczenie.

Employment under an Oświadczenie may cover up to 24 months. This simplified procedure is currently available to eligible citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine.

D-09 / D-11

Education-Based Routes

D-09 — Studia applies to higher education and doctoral education. Other education or training programs, including certain szkoła policealna programs, may fall under another visa purpose, including D-11, depending on the specific program.

Visa D validity: maximum up to 1 year.

Important: the validity period of the underlying employment document is not the same as the validity period of Visa D. A work permit or Oświadczenie may cover a longer employment period, while a Polish national Visa D is not issued for more than 1 year.

Temporary Residence & Work | Karta Pobytu

Temporary Residence and Work Permit

A foreign national who meets the applicable requirements and intends to stay in Poland for more than 3 months may apply for zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy i pracę.

Gdansk — work and Karta Pobytu in Poland

Gdansk, Poland

Validity & Karta Pobytu

A temporary residence and work permit may be granted for up to 3 years, depending on the individual case. Karta Pobytu is the physical residence card issued after a positive decision.

Documents from the Employer

The exact package depends on the employer, type of authorization and individual procedure.

Legal Basis Document

Oświadczenie, seasonal-work documentation or the applicable work permit, depending on the selected route.

Umowa przedwstępna

Preliminary agreement concerning the candidate's future employment.

List Zakwaterowania

Confirmation, agreement or letter concerning the candidate's accommodation.

List Gwarancyjny

Employer guarantee / supporting letter when applicable to the individual case.

Prośba / Consular Support Letter

Additional request, explanation or supporting document for a consular or appeal procedure when required for the specific case.

Current Vacancies & Conditions

Production, meat processing, poultry plants, warehouses, logistics, cleaning and other currently available positions.

Butcher / Slaughter / Boning

Location: Central / eastern Poland.
Specific schedule: 8–10 hours/day, Mon–Fri; Saturdays possible.
Experience: previous meat-processing experience required.

Production Worker — Meat Plant

Location: current employer site in Poland, confirmed with the vacancy.
Tasks: packing, labeling, sorting, knife work, pallet trucks, weighing and cleaning.

Poultry Plant Worker

Location: Łódź Voivodeship and other employer sites.

Always-in-Demand Alternatives

Locations: different regions of Poland depending on the employer.
Production, warehouse, logistics, cleaning and construction positions remain regularly available.

Condition	Standard Conditions
Pay	PLN 18–21 net/hour — rate may increase. Excludes BUTCHER / SLAUGHTERER / BONING positions, which use a separate pay structure.
Schedule	Mon–Fri, 10–12 hours/day; Saturday work may be available depending on the plant.
Clothing / Footwear	Provided by the employer.
Meals	Included in the employment conditions.
Sanepid	PLN 300 deduction when the relevant medical / sanitary documentation is required for the position.
Accommodation	Approximately PLN 300 / 450 per month, normally deducted. Typical rooms for 2–4 persons; couples accommodated together where possible.
Candidate Profile	Women / men / couples up to 55 years old. Polish language is not mandatory at the start for many production, warehouse and cleaning positions.

BUTCHER / SLAUGHTERER / BONING

Pay: piecework; approximately PLN 6,500–8,000 net/month depending on operation, experience and productivity.

Conditions for specialist meat-processing positions differ from the standard PLN 18–21 net/hour rate and are confirmed separately for the specific employer.

Additional employer support: coordinator support and transport from the accommodation to the workplace may be included depending on the employer and work site. The current vacancy and employer are confirmed before final approval and payment.

Important: vacancies may change, but workers for production, warehouses and cleaning are continuously required. If the quota or recruitment for the initially selected vacancy closes during the document process, an analogous available vacancy will be offered.

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Work in Europe: Work Visas & Residence Permits

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Choose a European country and the required visa or residence route (Work / Work Visa / E-Visa / Residence Permit).

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Czech Republic: Work | Seasonal Visa C/D | Employee Card | Residence Permit

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
C — Seasonal Employment	up to 90 days	14-21 days	500 €
C — Seasonal Employment	up to 180 days	14-21 days	600 €
C — Seasonal Employment	up to 270 days	14-21 days	700 €
D + Employee Card	60 days + up to 2 years	14-21 days	900 €

Employer document preparation

Approximately 7–14 days after the case is approved

Seasonal Visa C

Personal application according to the competent consular jurisdiction

Seasonal Visa D

Personal application according to the competent consular jurisdiction

Employee Card

Application procedure depends on the candidate’s citizenship, legal residence and competent consular jurisdiction

Prices shown in the table

VISA-SVIT consultation and document support package; government and consular fees are paid separately

Required documents

Valid passport; application form; photo; documents confirming the purpose of employment; work permit or relevant application reference where required for the seasonal route; employment contract or future employment document; proof of accommodation; qualification documents where required; medical insurance; translations and other documents according to the specific route and requirements of the competent consulate

Consular fee

C — 90 € | D — 2,500 CZK | Employee Card — 5,000 CZK

Poland: Work | Seasonal, Work & Study Visa D

The set of documents for a Study visa includes a 1-year rental agreement.

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
D — 05b \| Seasonal Work	up to 9 mounths	14-21 days	450 €
D — 09 \| Study Visa	up to 1 years	14-21 days	700 €
D — 06 \| Work Permit Route	up to 1 year	60-90 days	800 €

Employer document preparation for D-05b

Approximately 14–21 days after the candidate and route are approved

Study package preparation for D-09

Approximately 14–21 days; this is not employer document preparation time

Study Visa D-09 — housing rental agreement for 1 year

350 € additional — paid separately from the document support package

Employer document preparation for D-06

Approximately 60–90 days depending on the employer and work permit procedure

National Visa D application

Personal application according to the candidate’s country of legal residence and competent consular jurisdiction

Prices shown in the table

VISA-SVIT consultation and document support package; government, consular and external service fees are paid separately

Required documents

Valid passport; application form and photo; employer documents and grounds for employment — for work routes; seasonal work permit or related documents depending on the route; preliminary employment agreement; proof of accommodation; for D-09 — educational institution documents and proof of the purpose of study; medical insurance; translations and other documents according to citizenship, country of application and requirements of the competent consulate

Consular fee

Visa D — 135 €*

Albania: Work | e-Visa Type D / APU | Unique Permit for Residence and Work

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
e-Visa Type D / APU + Unique Permit	up to 90 days of stay + Unique Permit up to 1 year	14-21 days	1 200 €

Current employment route sequence

e-Albania / Unique Permit → AKPA employment approval → e-Visa Type D / APU → official visa fee payment → decision

Preparation of the agreed employer document package

Approximately 14–21 days after candidate confirmation and case launch

Unique Permit application review

Up to 12 weeks from the filing date; corrections or requests for additional documents may affect the actual processing time

e-Visa Type D / APU review

Normally 15 working days after the relevant stage and payment of the official visa fee; in exceptional cases — up to 30 working days

VISA-SVIT support package cost

1,200 € | payment 600 € + 600 € according to the agreed terms of the case

Official and additional expenses

Visa fee, translations, legalization, insurance, notarial services, document delivery and personal expenses are paid separately unless otherwise agreed in writing

Required documents

Valid passport; recent photograph; employment contract; proof of accommodation; employer registration details and contact information; employment approval / Work Permit — according to the stage of the case; criminal record certificate; medical insurance; documents confirming qualifications or professional experience — where required; translations into Albanian or English and other documents according to the requirements of e-Albania, AKPA and e-Visa

Consular fee

According to the official e-Visa payment notice — depends on citizenship and visa type

Serbia: Work | Work Visa D | Single Permit for Residence and Work

Employer assistance with online application registration — 250 € (optional)

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
D — Employment (Zaposljavanje)	up to 180 days	14-30 days	900 €

Work Visa D

Employment-based route; the visa allows the candidate to stay and work in Serbia for up to 180 days

Employer document preparation

Approximately 14–30 days after candidate review, vacancy confirmation and case launch

VISA-SVIT support package payment

900 € | 450 € advance + 450 € after receiving photos / scans of the prepared documents

Second payment deadline

5–7 calendar days after receiving photos / scans of the completed document package

Online registration with employer assistance

250 € additional — optional; the candidate may also complete the online registration independently

PPZ / National Employment Service documents

PPZ validity — 2 months; an updated document can be provided by the employer if required

Courier delivery of original documents

DHL — approximately 120 € upon request; paid separately

Single Permit for Residence and Work

For work and residence beyond the validity of Visa D, the Single Permit is handled as a separate stage; support terms are agreed individually

Required documents

Valid passport; passport photo / scan; candidate’s current residential / registration address; contact details; diploma or education certificate — for specialists where required; employer invitation; employment contract; documents from the National Employment Service of Serbia and PPZ; proof of the legal basis for employment and other documents depending on the candidate’s citizenship and requirements of the competent consulate

Consular fee

Visa D — standard 50 €* | actual amount and exemptions depend on citizenship and the competent consulate

North Macedonia: Work | Work Visa D | Residence Permit

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
D	3-12 month	21-30 days	1 200 €

Candidate and route eligibility check

Individually before the application process starts

Employer documents

Reviewed before the document package is prepared

Visa D application

Personal application according to the competent consular jurisdiction

Temporary residence

Subject to legal grounds after the route has been reviewed and approved

Required documents

Valid passport; proof of legal residence in the country of application; employer documents and grounds for employment; documents required for Visa D; medical insurance; translations, certifications or legalization — where required for the specific case

Consular fee

70 €

Lithuania: Work | Temporary Residence Permit Based on Employment

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
Temporary Residence Permit — Employment of a Qualified Specialist	up to 2 years	5–7 days after candidate approval	900 €

Eligible candidates and priority countries

Candidates from any country who are already legally residing in Europe with a valid visa or Temporary Residence Permit / TRC, as well as citizens of the following priority countries: Vietnam, Philippines, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Each case is subject to individual review of the candidate profile, documents and submission route.

Preliminary eligibility check

Before the case is launched, the country of application, MIGRIS / VFS availability, candidate’s profession and experience, vacancy match, employer requirements, current quota and salary requirements are checked

Candidate profile

Qualified specialist in construction or a related profession with verifiable practical experience

Qualification and experience requirements

Diploma / certificate or proof of at least 1 year of relevant professional experience during the last 3 years; final vacancy eligibility is confirmed by the employer

Employer candidate review

Approximately 3–5 days; a short video interview may be required

Employer / MIGRIS document preparation

Approximately 5–7 days after candidate approval, document readiness and launch of the relevant stage

Temporary Residence Permit application review

Approximately 30–90 days after submission depending on the queue, country of application, document quality and current rules

2026 quota and employment requirements

Before the case is accepted, the current quota, profession eligibility and salary requirements are checked; processing begins only after a positive preliminary assessment

Country of application and appointment availability

Checked individually before payment according to the candidate’s citizenship, MIGRIS / VFS availability and the applicable submission route

VISA-SVIT support payment

900 € | 50% advance + 50% after receiving the TR code according to the agreed terms of the case

Required documents

Valid passport; application form / CV; information about profession and work experience; professional video presentation; photos / videos of completed work — if available; diploma, certificate or proof of relevant professional experience; police clearance certificate with apostille or legalisation depending on the country of issue; translation into Lithuanian or English; signed vacancy application; documents and confirmations required by MIGRIS / VFS / the employer for the specific case

Consular fee

Standard total approximately 265 €: TR code 60 € + TRP 160 € + card personalisation 45 € | urgent procedure approximately 470 €, if available

Hungary: Work | Seasonal Employment | Type D Visa

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
Seasonal Employment Residence Permit + Type D Visa	up to 180 days	21-30 days	900 €

Preliminary route eligibility check

Before the case is launched, the candidate’s citizenship, country of legal residence, consular jurisdiction, seasonal vacancy availability and compliance with the employer’s requirements are checked

Employer document preparation

Approximately 21–30 days after candidate approval, vacancy confirmation and case launch

Seasonal employment validity

Up to 6 months within a 12-month period according to the conditions of the seasonal employment residence permit

Type D entry visa

When applying from abroad, a separate Type D visa application is not required: the residence permit application also includes the entry visa required to enter Hungary and collect the permit

Government application review

Decision on the merits — up to 70 days from the date of submission; periods for correcting deficiencies, submitting additional documents or completing other procedural actions are not included

VISA-SVIT support package payment

900 € | 450 € advance + 450 € after receiving photos / scans of the prepared employer documents

Second payment deadline

5–7 calendar days after receiving photos / scans of the completed document package

Original document delivery

DHL — approximately 95 € depending on the destination country; paid separately

Required documents

Valid passport; recent photograph; candidate’s personal and contact details; preliminary employment agreement / document confirming employment; proof of accommodation in Hungary; medical insurance; proof of sufficient financial means; police clearance certificate — where required for the specific case; employer documents; translations and additional documents according to the requirements of the competent Hungarian consulate and immigration authority

Consular fee

Residence Permit for Seasonal Employment + Type D entry visa — 110 €

Ukraine: Work | Work Visa D | Temporary Residence Permit

Visa type	Duration of stay/validity	Processing time	Cost
Work Visa D + Temporary Residence Permit	Visa D — 90 days + Temporary Residence Permit for 6–12 months	21-30 days	700 €

Required documents

Valid passport; copies of the personal-data pages of the passport; Ukrainian translation of the passport data certified according to the applicable procedure; colour photograph 3.5 × 4.5 cm; completed application form / CV; description of professional experience; diplomas, certificates, references or other proof of qualifications — if available; medical insurance with coverage of at least 30,000 €; proof of sufficient financial means; additional documents requested by the employer, competent Ukrainian consulate or government authority

Consular fee

Visa D — approximately from 65 €* | depends on citizenship, country of application and the applicable consular tariff

Application Terms • VISA-SVIT

Costs, Processing Times and Required Documents Depend on the Country and Route

The sections below present available European employment and visa support routes. Before the application process begins, VISA-SVIT reviews the candidate’s citizenship, country of legal residence, available visa or permit type, employer documents and competent consular jurisdiction.

Visa / Permit Type Documents Processing Time Support Cost

Please note: government and consular fees, translations, insurance, legalization, document delivery and personal expenses may be charged separately unless expressly stated otherwise for the specific route. Program conditions and availability may change.

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Statistics

Statistics of VISA-SVIT results regarding the issuance of visas to the Poland for foreigners of all countries for 2025

2649 2649 Total applications
1614 1614 Visas issued
1035 1035 Rejected

Positive decisions made 60.93 %

Poland Work Visa Process (Step by Step)

A structured application and consistent personal data across the employer documents, visa application and supporting papers help reduce avoidable errors.

Target: foreign applicants from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia
Route: national Visa D for employment or an applicable education-based route
Result: legal entry, employment start and, where eligible, a later TRC / Karta Pobytu route

Warsaw — Poland work visa and residence permit process

1) Employer & Vacancy

The candidate selects an available employment route. Production, logistics, warehouses, agriculture, construction, cleaning and food processing are common practical sectors.

2) Employer Legal Basis

The employer prepares the applicable legal basis: a registered Oświadczenie, seasonal-work authorization or the relevant work permit, depending on the candidate and vacancy.

3) Appointment & Personal Documents

The candidate prepares the visa application, passport, photos, insurance, employer package and other documents required by the relevant Polish consulate or visa centre.

4) Submission

The candidate submits the application in accordance with the local consular procedure and provides biometrics when required.

5) Processing & Decision

Processing time depends on the consulate, candidate nationality, season, document verification and local workload. Only the competent Polish authority makes the final visa decision.

6) Arrival & Employment Start

After visa issuance, the candidate travels to Poland, completes employer onboarding, signs the final employment documents and starts legal work.

7) TRC / Karta Pobytu

Where the legal requirements are met, a foreign national may later apply for a temporary residence permit in Poland. Filing confirmation may protect legal stay during processing, while the right to work continues to depend on the applicable employment basis.

Temporary Residence Permit Karta Pobytu

A temporary residence permit provides the legal basis for longer residence in Poland. After a positive decision, the applicant receives the physical Karta Pobytu.

Where: competent Urząd Wojewódzki / Foreigners Department
When: while the applicant still has a valid legal basis of stay
Typical documents: passport, photos, employment documents, accommodation and other evidence required for the case

Poland work visa documents and Karta Pobytu

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Documents for a Poland Work Visa

Checklist Poland Visa D

The exact document list depends on the applicant's nationality, country of submission, employment route and requirements of the competent Polish consulate or visa centre.

Typical document checklist | requirements

Passport
- Issued within the previous 10 years
- Required validity according to the applicable Polish consular procedure
- At least 2 blank pages
Visa Photos

Recent colour photographs, typically 3.5 × 4.5 cm, meeting the Polish visa photo requirements.
Visa Application Form

Completed according to the relevant consular / visa-centre procedure, printed and signed where required.
Travel Medical Insurance

Insurance meeting the requirements applicable to the specific visa application.
Employer Legal Basis + Supporting Documents

Registered Oświadczenie, seasonal-work authorization or applicable work permit, together with the relevant employer-side documents for the selected route.
Accommodation Information

Accommodation confirmation or supporting document where required for the application.
Financial / Additional Evidence

Bank statement, proof of funds or other supporting evidence where requested by the competent consulate.
Applicant Contact & Residence Details

Phone number, email, current residential address and proof of legal residence in the country of submission where applicable.

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Work in Poland for Foreign Nationals

Poland's labour market includes opportunities both for skilled specialists and candidates without previous experience. Many employers are accustomed to international teams.

Production: factories, food processing, packing and sorting.
Construction: skilled and general labour positions.
Logistics: warehouses, order picking and internal logistics.
Seasonal work: agriculture and other eligible seasonal activities.
Services: cleaning, hospitality, catering and hotels.
IT & Engineering: mainly larger cities and specialist roles.

Wroclaw — work and long-term residence in Poland

Polish language is not mandatory at the start for many entry-level positions, although basic Polish makes daily communication, adaptation and career development easier.

How to Find a Job Safely

Verified Employers

VISA-SVIT works with verified employers and checks whether the documents correspond to the agreed procedure.

Job Platforms

Pracuj.pl, LinkedIn, Indeed and EURES may be used for independent vacancy searches. Foreign candidates should verify whether the employer is prepared to arrange the necessary employment documentation.

Candidate Preparation

Passport, current contact information, CV when required and accurate information for preparation of the employment file.

Risk Check

A legitimate employment procedure requires a real employer and an appropriate legal basis. Offers promising a work visa without employer-side documentation require particular caution.

Once the employer and documentation are verified, the process becomes structured: legal basis → appointment / preparation → submission → entry → legal work → TRC / Karta Pobytu where the applicable requirements are met.

Details: work visa process | work visa documents

Immigration to Poland through Employment

A work visa can be the first stage of a longer legal residence route. The key requirements are lawful employment and timely maintenance of a valid legal basis of stay.

Residence permit → longer residence: the further route depends on the duration and legal basis of residence in Poland.
Family: family-reunification procedures may apply where the relevant legal requirements are met.
Other routes: employment, business, study and family-based routes are assessed according to the individual situation.
Long-term status: requirements depend on the legal basis, continuity of residence and other statutory conditions.

Poland

A long-term residence route is built on lawful employment and proper maintenance of the candidate's legal status.

Our Services (VISA-SVIT)

Visa, consultation and document support for legal employment procedures in Poland.

Current Vacancies

Information about available positions from partner employers according to the candidate profile.

Employer Documents

Preparation and coordination of the applicable legal basis, agreement and supporting employer-side documents.

Submission Preparation

File review and guidance regarding the application form, appointment, submission and consular procedure.

Original Documents

International document delivery can be arranged where originals are required for the selected procedure.

Transparent Cooperation

The candidate receives information about the stages, required documents, payments and next actions according to the agreed conditions.

After-Visa Support

Where required, we provide information concerning arrival, legal status and the possible later TRC / Karta Pobytu route.

Summary

A Poland work visa is a route to legal employment and, where the applicable legal requirements are met, may later be followed by TRC / Karta Pobytu . A properly selected employer-side legal basis, consistent personal information and a correctly prepared application package are essential parts of the process.