Poland

Work in europe

foreign nationals and non-EU citizens to work in Poland: a work permit and a work visa. The work permit allows an employee to work legally in the country and the work visa allows the worker to live in Poland. There are different types of work visas and permits.

The most common work permit is a Type A. It is used for standard employment contracts, if the employer has an office in Poland. A Type C work permit is for those employed by a foreign employer to work in Poland. The employer must apply for this work permit.

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Who needs

Foreign nationals who don’t have permanent residency in Poland, need to obtain a work permit and work visa to be legally employed in the country.

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Types of Permit

There are several types of work permits and work visas in Poland. These vary by the nationality of the employee, the length of employment, and the type of employment. The most important permits if you’re hiring foreign (non-EU) workers in Poland are a Type A work permit and either a Schengen Type C or D visa.

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How long

The processing times vary depending on the type of permit/visa, but typically range from six to 12 weeks.