🇵🇱 Poland work visas for Indians 2026
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Indians moving to Poland from India have 2 main visa routes: Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work). The fastest is the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa at 12–18 weeks. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
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Compare Poland visas for Indians: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A Work Permit + National D Visawork | 12–18 weeks | $120 | Required | Yes | Yes |
| Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work)work | 16–40 weeks | $120 | Required | Yes | Yes |
Poland visa guides for Indians
Type A Work Permit + National D Visa
workPoland's standard employer-sponsored route, and considerably easier since 1 June 2025 when the labour market test was abolished — your employer can now hire you directly without first advertising the role to Polish and EU candidates. The employer obtains a Type A work permit from the voivode of the region where you will work, which ties you to that employer, role and location for up to three years. You then apply for a national D visa through e-Konsulat and VFS. Budget 90 to 120 days end to end: one to three months for the permit, then two to six weeks for the visa. Your employer must also upload your signed contract to the gov.pl system before you start work. No degree is required, which makes this one of the more accessible EU routes.
Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work)
workOne voivode decision authorising both residence and employment for up to three years — the route most people move onto once they are already in Poland on a D visa. It replaces holding a separate work permit and residence card, and is the practical path toward long-term EU residence, which becomes available after five years of legal stay. Applications go to the voivodeship office covering where you live, and processing is slow and varies sharply by region: Warsaw and Kraków are notably backlogged. Apply well before your current permission expires, because a timely application usually stamps your passport and keeps your stay legal while the decision is pending.
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- Can India citizens move to Poland?
- Yes. India citizens have 2 main routes into Poland: the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work). Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Poland visa for Indians?
- The Type A Work Permit + National D Visa typically processes in 12–18 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Indians move to Poland without a job offer?
- Every Poland route we track for Indians currently requires a job offer from an employer in Poland.
- What is the cheapest Poland visa for Indians?
- The Type A Work Permit + National D Visa has the lowest government fee at about $120. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which Poland visas let Indians bring family?
- The Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) allow accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- Which Poland visas lead to permanent residency for Indians?
- The Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) offer a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
- How much does a Poland work visa cost for Indians?
- Government fees for Indians are about $120 for the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and $120 for the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a Poland work visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 12–18 weeks for the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa and 16–40 weeks for the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work), counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.