Poland Work Permit

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.

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.

Other Important Factors to Consider

Employees should be aware that their work permit is only valid for the time they stay with the company that applied for it on their behalf. Should they want to switch careers, their new employer will need to apply for an entirely new permit.