Applying for work permit in Poland enables you to have residential permit to live in Poland with your friends, family and your relations, so on this page article we shall be guiding you on the requirements for the Poland work Visa permit.
This simply means that once your Poland work visa application is approved, you will have to apply for a new work permit if you are changing jobs. The validity of a Poland work permit is for three years.
Foreign workers are required to have the proper visas and Poland work permits, as established by immigration laws. Work permits in Poland must be secured for employees and sponsored by a locally licensed and incorporated entity, which can be a problem for companies just entering the Polish market.
What Types of Work Visas Are Available in Poland?
Because Poland is a member of the European Union (EU), citizens of other EU member states do not need a permit to work there. Most other individuals will need a visa to stay in the country as well as a permit to work.
There are several types of visas available for non-EU citizens seeking entry into Poland for employment purposes, including:
- Work Permit (Type A): This permit is required for foreign individuals who work for a Polish employer.
- Work Permit (Type C or E): This permit is available for those sent to work in Poland through an intracompany transfer.
- Business visa (Schengen Visa C or D)
- Freelance/entrepreneur visa
Each type of work permit has its own requirements. Remember that employees will need both a valid visa or residence permit and a work permit.
What Are the Requirements to Get a Work Permit in Poland?
The employer must provide several documents to obtain a work permit on behalf of a foreign employee. These documents include:
- A completed application form
- Evidence of payment of application fees
- Confirmation of the legal status of the employer from the National Court Register
- Current records of the employer’s economic activity
- Copies of the applicant’s passport pages with relevant travel information
- Evidence that the applicant has health insurance
- A deed for the company
- A copy of a statement regarding profits or losses sustained by the employer
- A copy of a contract in accordance with the service being provided in Poland
What Is the Application Process to Obtain a Polish Working Permit?
Individuals planning to work in Poland will need a Polish employer to apply for a work permit on their behalf. There are several steps in the application process.
1. Conducting a Labor Market Test
Before beginning an application for a foreign work permit, the employer must conduct a labor market test. The purpose of this test is to determine whether there are any Polish citizens or other EU nationals qualified to fill the position. These individuals have priority over foreign nationals.
If there are no eligible job seekers in the market, the employer can apply for a work permit on behalf of a foreigner.
2. The Application Process
The employer is responsible for the work permit application. With the application, the employer will need to include documentation proving that the following conditions are satisfied:
- The conditions of employment are favorable under all applicable employment regulations, including provisions of the Labor Code.
- Remuneration is no more than than 30% lower than the average monthly wage, according to the Voivodeship Office.
The employer will also need to include the required documents listed above. It’s the employee’s responsibility to provide the employer with the necessary personal documents, such as passport pages.
3. Issuing the Work Permit
Polish work permits are issued by the local government head of the land, the Voivode. Once the work permit application is approved, three copies of the permit will be made: one for the Voivodeship Office, one for the employer, and one for the employee. The employer is responsible for giving the work permit to the employee. The employee can then begin to work legally in Poland.
Poland Work Permit Fees
The Work permit in Poland processing costs is around €2,750 through Shield GEO’s local partner.
Documentation required (Employee): Copy of the personal pages of the applicant’s passport, CV, passport photos, copies of degree/diploma/professional certificates, and copies of professional references (may need to be notarized/apostilled depending on nationality). All documents need to be translated into Polish. The client will also need to provide a detailed job description in both English and Po
Benefits of Poland 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 Poland work permit visa should take about 10 to 12 days. Once you have entered Poland on a work permit, you can legally work here.
How to apply for a work permit?
You may be relieved to hear that you do not apply for a work permit yourself – it is your employer’s duty to start the procedure. The authority responsible for issuing work permits is, as in the case of visas, the voivode’s office (a list of all 16 offices with their addresses). Your employer needs to deliver all necessary documents, which differ for each type of permit. You will find them listed on the website of the relevant voivode’s office, but here’s an example of what to expect: Mazowieckie Voivodeship Office in Warsaw. There is also a fee for issuing or extending a work permit: PLN 50 for a permit valid up to 3 months; PLN 100 for a longer period of time; PLN 200 if it is a type D work permit.
If you want to get a job in Poland, get going with all the things above and keep an eye on your employer – it is them who are responsible for your application. Good luck!
