Poland Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) for Indians
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 16–40 weeks
- Government fee
- about $120
- Start preparing
- about 11 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 16–40 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
One 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.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Poland Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | No requirement |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 16–40 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $120. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Confirm you are legally resident in PolandNormally applied for from inside Poland, holding valid permission such as a national D visa.
- Book your voivodeship office appointment earlyWarsaw and Kraków offices are heavily backlogged.
- Gather employer documents and the employment annexEmployer completes the załącznik nr 1 annex confirming role, salary and working time.
- Assemble proof of accommodation and incomeRental agreement or property documents, plus payslips and bank statements showing stable income.
- Get sworn translations of all non-Polish documentsAnything not in Polish needs a sworn translator.
- Submit the application and give fingerprintsFiled in person at the voivodeship office.
- Respond quickly to any request for further documentsOffices often issue requests for extra evidence with short deadlines.
- Collect your residence card and plan for long-term residenceFive years of legal residence opens EU long-term resident status; single permit time counts.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) takes about 11 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Poland Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 16–40 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) cost?
- The government fee is approximately $120. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work)?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Poland is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work)?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.