Poland Type A Work Permit + National D Visa for Indians
Last verified: September 2, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 12–18 weeks
- Government fee
- about $120
- Start preparing
- about 7 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 12
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 12–18 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
Poland'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.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Poland Type A Work Permit + National D Visa 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 12–18 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $120. Difficulty: 2/5.
Documents you'll need
- Secure a job offer from a Polish employerSince 1 June 2025 there is no labour market test for hiring you.
- Renew your passport if validity is under 18 monthsThe visa cannot exceed your passport validity; renew if under 18 months.
- Employer applies for the Type A work permitFiled with the voivode of the work region; typically one to three months.
- Get qualification documents translated by a sworn translatorMust be a sworn (przysięgły) translator; ordinary translations are rejected.
- Obtain a police clearance certificate and apostillePCC from the Indian passport office, apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Secure your e-Konsulat appointment slotSlots at New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Bangalore are released in electronic draws.
- Buy travel health insurance covering the visa periodMinimum €30,000 medical cover, valid across the Schengen area.
- Attend the D visa appointment and give biometricsConsular fees roughly €80–200 plus VFS service charges.
- Await the visa decisionUsually 15 to 30 days at the consulate, longer in peak periods.
- Travel and confirm your employer uploads the signed contractSince June 2025 the employer uploads the signed contract to the gov.pl system.
- Register your residence and obtain your PESEL numberPESEL is Poland's national ID number, needed for banking, healthcare and tax.
- Apply for the single permit before your visa expiresThe single permit is a combined residence-and-work permit.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Poland Type A Work Permit + National D Visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 12–18 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa cost?
- The government fee is approximately $120. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Poland is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa?
- 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.