What documents are required to obtain a type A work permit in Poland?

A type A work permit in Poland is a document that allows a foreigner to work in Poland without the need to obtain a work permit from the voivode.

Features of the type A work permit:

• Issued to foreigners who are entitled to work in Poland without a permit (e.g., citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, and Switzerland).
• Valid throughout Poland.
• Has no expiration date (it remains valid as long as the foreigner has the right to work in Poland).
• Does not require renewal.

Who can obtain a type A work permit?

A type A work permit can be obtained by foreigners who:

• Are citizens of the European Union, European Economic Area, or Switzerland.
• Hold a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).
• Have EU long-term resident status.
• Have a permanent residence permit in Poland.
• Are family members of Polish citizens or citizens of EU countries residing in Poland.

How to obtain a type A work permit and what documents are required?

To obtain a type A work permit, you need to submit an application to the Voivodeship Office for Foreigners in your place of residence in Poland. The application must be accompanied by the following documents:

1. Application form (available on the Voivodeship Office’s website).
2. Passport or travel document.
3. Document confirming the right to work in Poland without a permit (e.g., EU passport, Polish Card, permanent residence permit in Poland).
4. Passport-sized photo.

Additional documents may also be required:

1. A document confirming residence in Poland (e.g., a rental agreement or lease contract).
2. Employment confirmation from a Polish employer (if the foreigner is already working in Poland).
3. Documents proving family ties with Polish citizens or EU citizens residing in Poland (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).

IMPORTANT:

All documents not issued in Polish must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator.

Application processing time:

The Voivodeship Office reviews the application within 14 days. If the decision is positive, the type A work permit is issued within 7 days.

A type A work permit is an essential document that allows foreigners to legally work in Poland without undergoing a lengthy procedure for obtaining a work permit.

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