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Posted on July 07 2022

Steps to apply for Poland work permit

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By  Editor
Updated February 21 2024

Key Aspects of Poland Work Permit:

  • Poland is the seventh biggest country on the continent of Europe
  • Its population is 38.5 million, and the annual growth forecast for Poland to 3.9 percent in 2022
  • There are five types of visas available for the non-EU citizens
  • 40 standard hours of work

Overview:

Poland immigration under the category of work is made available to non-EU citizens through five different types of work permits with a duration for which the work permit granted is constant. The five different types of visas, requirements, steps, and benefits to obtain a Poland work permit are elaborated below.
 

About Poland:

Poland, the country of central Europe, is located at a geographic crossroads that connects the forested lands of north-western Europe to the sea lanes of the Atlantic Ocean and the fertile plains of the Eurasian frontier.

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Types of work permit in Poland

If you are a non-EU citizen and wish to work in Poland, you will need a work permit to enter the country. The validity of a work permit is for three years. The work permit is valid for only one job, and you can use it to perform only those tasks mentioned in your application form. If you are changing careers, you must apply for a new work permit.

Poland offers five work visa types; these include:

  • Type A – If you find employment based on an employment contract or civil law contract with an employer with an office registered in Poland. This is the most famous work permit.
  • Type B – This work permit is valid if you are a board member residing in Poland for a total period exceeding six months within 12 subsequent months.
  • Type C –You can apply for this work permit if you are sent to Poland by a foreign employer for more than 30 days in a calendar year to work for the foreign employer’s subsidiary or branch office.
  • Type D – You are eligible for this visa if a foreign employer temporarily sends you to work in export services. The foreign employer must not have a branch or subsidiary in Poland.
  • Type E – You can apply for this visa if you take up work-related tasks that do not fall into the above four categories.

Requirements to acquire Poland work permit

The employer must provide the necessary documents to acquire a work permit on behalf of a foreign employee. These documents include:

  • A completed application form
  • Proof of the paid application fees
  • Current records of the employer’s economic activity
  • Proof of applicants health insurance
  • A deed for the company
  • Copies with relevant travel information on the applicant’s passport pages
  • A copy of a statement regarding profits or losses sustained by the employer
  • Confirmation and evidence of the legal status of the employer from the National Court Register
  • A copy of a contract following the service being provided in Poland

Watch the video that outlines the requirements for acquiring a work permit in Poland.

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Steps to apply for Poland work permit:

The employer has to apply for a work permit on your behalf. Let‘s assume that you have found an employer willing to hire you and that your stay is legalized (either on a visa you have obtained or on a residence permit).

Your potential employer must fill out a work permit application containing the name of the company you are recruiting and your future job description within this company to get a work permit.

If you have succeeded in getting a job offer in Poland, then your employer has to apply for a work permit on your behalf.

Here are a few necessary steps to apply for the work permit:
 

Step-1: Conducting a Labor Market Test

An employer must conduct a labor market examination before applying for a foreign work visa. This test aims to see if any Polish citizens or other EU citizens are qualified to fill the role. These people take precedence over foreign nationals.

If no qualified job seekers are available, the employer can apply for a work visa on your behalf.
 

Step-2: The Application Process

The employer must include documents confirming that the following conditions are met with the application:

  • Conditions of employment meet all applicable employment regulations, including articles of the Labor Code.
  • According to the Voivodeship Office, remuneration should not be 30% lower than the average monthly wage.
  • Work permits are issued by a local “voivode” (government land head) and are given for the duration of stay needed to perform the work stated in the declaration of your employer. You need to sign an employment contract with the employer that applied for your permit to make the work permit valid.
     

Step-3: Issuing the Work Permit

Employees should be informed that their work permits are only valid for employment with the company that applied for them. If they decide to change jobs, their new employer will have to file for further permission.

Your employer is legally obliged to:

  • Give you the employment contract in writing
  • Provide you with a translation of the employment contract in your preferred language
  • Check the validity and make a copy of your residence permit or visa
  • Notify social security and health insurance institutions within seven days after the employment contract is signed, which gives you access to free healthcare, sickness leave, and other social benefits.

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Benefits of a work permit

Once you get the work permit for Poland, you can:

  • Legally work in Poland
  • Legalize your stay in the country
  • Do the work defined in the work permit
  • Sign a work contract with your employer

The processing of the visa should take about 10 to 12 days. Once you have entered Poland on a work permit, you can legally work here.

Do you want to work in Poland? Seek the right guidance from Y-Axis, the World’s No.1 Overseas Consultant.
 

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