🇵🇱 Poland visas: requirements, costs, and processing times
Last verified: September 2, 2026
We track 2 Poland visa routes: Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) and Type A Work Permit + National D Visa. Each is verified against the official government source for Indians.
Compare Poland visa costs and processing times
| Visa | Gov. fee | Processing | Min. income | Job offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work)work | $120 | 16–40 weeks | — | Required |
| Type A Work Permit + National D Visawork | $120 | 12–18 weeks | — | Required |
Amounts are approximate US dollar equivalents. A range means the figure differs by nationality.
Poland visa types
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.
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.
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- How much does a Poland work visa cost?
- Government fees are about $120 for the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) and $120 for the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa (USD equivalents; fees can differ by nationality). Translations, medicals, and courier costs come on top.
- How long does a Poland visa take to process?
- Typical processing is 16–40 weeks for the Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) and 12–18 weeks for the Type A Work Permit + National D Visa, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- Can I move to Poland without a job offer?
- Every Poland route we track requires a job offer from an employer in Poland.
- Which Poland visas lead to permanent residency?
- The Single Permit (Temporary Residence & Work) and Type A Work Permit + National D Visa offer a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
Always confirm requirements with the official government source linked on each visa page. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Browse visas for other countries.