Work visa Poland
Work permit for work for a Polish employer (type A)
Run by Voivode (provincial governor); information from the Office for Foreigners
People with a Polish employer willing to apply for a work permit for them. The permit is tied to one employer and position, and you also need a residence title such as a visa that allows work.
- Job offer
- Required. The employer, not the foreigner, applies online through praca.gov.pl.
- Language
- Not stated on the official page
- Education
- Not stated on the official page
- Work experience
- Not stated on the official page
- Government fee
- PLN 400 for the work permit (PLN 200 for work of up to 3 months). A visa or residence permit fee is separate.
- Processing time
- Not stated on the official page
- Money you must show
- Not stated on the official page
- When and to whom you pay
- Paid by the employer when applying for the permit.
Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says
Read on mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl on 2026-10-18: "This entitlement is granted to third-country nationals and stateless persons at the request of employers willing to employ them."; "issuing the permit is subject to a fee of 400 PLN (200 PLN in the case of entrusting work for a period of up to 3 months)".