{"id":5318,"date":"2025-09-09T10:46:38","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T08:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T09:11:47","slug":"zezwolenie-na-prace-w-polsce-2025-kto-potrzebuje-procedura-koszty","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/","title":{"rendered":"Work permit in Poland 2025 &#8211; who needs it, types, procedure, costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#table-of-contents\" >Table of Contents:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#what-is-the-work-permit-document\" >What is the work permit document<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#differences-between-documents\" >Differences between documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#tied-to-employer\" >Tied to employer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#who-must-have-a-work-permit\" >Who must have a&nbsp;work permit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#definitely-need-it\" >Definitely need it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#depends-on-situation\" >Depends on situation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#who-can-work-without-a-permit\" >Who can work without a&nbsp;permit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#lucky-ones-with-residence-cards\" >Lucky ones with residence cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#special-categories\" >Special categories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#first-6-months-with-oswiadczenie\" >First 6 months with o\u015bwiadczenie<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#types-of-work-permits-%e2%80%93-which-to-choose\" >Types of work permits &#8211; which to choose<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#type-a-%e2%80%93-standard\" >Type A &#8211; standard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#type-b-%e2%80%93-posted-workers\" >Type B &#8211; posted workers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#type-c-%e2%80%93-seasonal-work\" >Type C &#8211; seasonal work<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#type-d-%e2%80%93-services\" >Type D &#8211; services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#type-e-%e2%80%93-internship\" >Type E &#8211; internship<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#application-procedure\" >Application procedure<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#step-1-employer-submits-application\" >Step 1: Employer submits application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#step-2-verification-and-waiting\" >Step 2: Verification and waiting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#step-3-receiving-decision\" >Step 3: Receiving decision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#documents-from-you\" >Documents from you<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#costs-and-processing-times\" >Costs and processing times<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#costs\" >Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#processing-times\" >Processing times<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#validity-period\" >Validity period<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#renewal-and-changing-employer\" >Renewal and changing employer<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#extension-with-same-employer\" >Extension with same employer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#changing-employer\" >Changing employer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#switching-to-residence-card\" >Switching to residence card<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#frequently-asked-questions\" >Frequently asked questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#can-i-work-while-waiting-for-permit\" >Can I work while waiting for permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#what-if-employer-doesnt-want-to-get-permit\" >What if employer doesn&#8217;t want to get permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#can-i-have-side-job-with-permit\" >Can I have side job with permit?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#permit-denied-%e2%80%93-what-to-do\" >Permit denied &#8211; what to do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#got-fired-%e2%80%93-how-much-time-do-i-have\" >Got fired &#8211; how much time do I have?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/work-permit-in-poland-2025-who-needs-it-types-procedure-costs\/#opening-your-own-business\" >Opening your own business?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"table-of-contents\"><\/span>Table of Contents:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-work-permit\">What is the work permit document<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#who-needs-permit\">Who must have a&nbsp;work permit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#work-without-permit\">Who can work without a&nbsp;permit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#permit-types\">Types of work permits &#8211; which to choose<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#application-procedure\">Application procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#costs-timeline\">Costs and processing times<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#renewal-change\">Renewal and changing employer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>Found a&nbsp;job in Poland and celebrating? Too early! First, sort out the paperwork. <strong>Work permit in Poland<\/strong> is a&nbsp;tricky thing. Some don&#8217;t need it at all, for others it&#8217;s vital, and some can choose. The confusion is so great that even employers don&#8217;t always understand. Let&#8217;s untangle this knot together.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-work-permit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-is-the-work-permit-document\"><\/span>What is the work permit document<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Polish it&#8217;s <strong>zezwolenie na prac\u0119<\/strong> &#8211; work permit. A document that says: &#8220;Yes, this foreigner can work for this employer in this position&#8221;. And yes, it&#8217;s that specific.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"differences-between-documents\"><\/span>Differences between documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many confuse these, so let&#8217;s clarify right away:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zezwolenie<\/strong> &#8211; permission to work for a&nbsp;specific employer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Residence card<\/strong> &#8211; right to live in Poland (sometimes includes work rights)<\/li>\n<li><strong>O\u015bwiadczenie<\/strong> &#8211; employer&#8217;s declaration of intent to hire<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visa<\/strong> &#8211; right to enter and stay (work is separate)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can have a&nbsp;residence card without work rights. You can have a&nbsp;work permit without a&nbsp;residence card. Fun, right?<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"tied-to-employer\"><\/span>Tied to employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The biggest downside of the permit is being <strong>tied to a&nbsp;specific company<\/strong>. Says &#8220;Work at Horns and Hooves Ltd. as a&nbsp;manager&#8221;? That&#8217;s it &#8211; only there and only as a&nbsp;manager. Want to change jobs? New permit. Got promoted? New one again. Transferred to another department? Guess what&#8230; exactly!<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"who-needs-permit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-must-have-a-work-permit\"><\/span>Who must have a&nbsp;work permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By default, every foreigner from outside the EU needs a&nbsp;permit. But! There are more exceptions than rules.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"definitely-need-it\"><\/span>Definitely need it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Third-country nationals (non-EU) without special status<\/li>\n<li>Tourists who decided to earn some money (don&#8217;t do this!)<\/li>\n<li>Student card holders working full-time<\/li>\n<li>People with residence cards without work rights<\/li>\n<li>Those working in specific positions (top management)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"depends-on-situation\"><\/span>Depends on situation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ukrainians<\/strong> &#8211; first 6 months can work with o\u015bwiadczenie<\/li>\n<li><strong>Belarusians<\/strong> &#8211; same as Ukrainians<\/li>\n<li><strong>Russians<\/strong> &#8211; since 2022 need permit immediately<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students<\/strong> &#8211; depends on card type and work hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"work-without-permit\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"who-can-work-without-a-permit\"><\/span>Who can work without a&nbsp;permit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now for good news &#8211; <strong>who doesn&#8217;t need a&nbsp;work permit in Poland<\/strong>. The list is impressive!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lucky-ones-with-residence-cards\"><\/span>Lucky ones with residence cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Permanent residence card<\/strong> &#8211; work wherever you want<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU resident card<\/strong> &#8211; complete freedom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Family reunification card<\/strong> &#8211; if spouse is Polish or has permanent residence<\/li>\n<li><strong>Card with &#8220;dost\u0119p do rynku pracy&#8221;<\/strong> note &#8211; check yours!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"special-categories\"><\/span>Special categories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Karta Polaka<\/strong> &#8211; no permit needed<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polish university graduates<\/strong> &#8211; one year after graduation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Refugees and protected persons<\/strong> &#8211; automatic right<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ukrainians with UKR<\/strong> &#8211; can work without restrictions<\/li>\n<li><strong>EU citizens&#8217; family members<\/strong> &#8211; free market access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"first-6-months-with-oswiadczenie\"><\/span>First 6 months with o\u015bwiadczenie<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Citizens of 6 countries can work without permit for the first six months:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ukraine \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\udde6<\/li>\n<li>Belarus \ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddfe<\/li>\n<li>Georgia \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddea<\/li>\n<li>Moldova \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\udde9<\/li>\n<li>Armenia \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf2<\/li>\n<li>Russia \ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa (until 2022, currently NO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employer registers the o\u015bwiadczenie at the <strong>labour office<\/strong>, you arrive and work. After 6 months &#8211; either permit or goodbye.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"permit-types\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"types-of-work-permits-%e2%80%93-which-to-choose\"><\/span>Types of work permits &#8211; which to choose<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several <strong>permit types<\/strong>. Literally &#8211; A, B, C, D, E. Like in school, only backwards &#8211; A is the hardest.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type-a-%e2%80%93-standard\"><\/span>Type A &#8211; standard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>90% get this one:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>For employment contract work<\/li>\n<li>With specific employer<\/li>\n<li>In specific position<\/li>\n<li>Duration: up to 3 years<\/li>\n<li>Can be extended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type-b-%e2%80%93-posted-workers\"><\/span>Type B &#8211; posted workers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For those sent by foreign company:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Work in Polish branch<\/li>\n<li>Temporary posting<\/li>\n<li>Salary can be from foreign company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type-c-%e2%80%93-seasonal-work\"><\/span>Type C &#8211; seasonal work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Strawberry picking and such:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maximum 9 months per year<\/li>\n<li>Only specific industries<\/li>\n<li>Simplified procedure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type-d-%e2%80%93-services\"><\/span>Type D &#8211; services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Coming for short project:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 6 months<\/li>\n<li>For specific service delivery<\/li>\n<li>Often for IT specialists<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"type-e-%e2%80%93-internship\"><\/span>Type E &#8211; internship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For interns:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to 6 months<\/li>\n<li>As part of training<\/li>\n<li>Can be unpaid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"application-procedure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"application-procedure\"><\/span>Application procedure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surprise &#8211; you don&#8217;t get the permit, the <strong>employer does<\/strong>! You just help with documents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-1-employer-submits-application\"><\/span>Step 1: Employer submits application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To voivodeship office or labour office:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fills out tons of forms<\/li>\n<li>Explains why specifically you<\/li>\n<li>Proves they searched for Poles (labour market test)<\/li>\n<li>Pays the fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-2-verification-and-waiting\"><\/span>Step 2: Verification and waiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Office checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Company&#8217;s legitimacy<\/li>\n<li>Financial status<\/li>\n<li>Salary compliance with market<\/li>\n<li>Whether there are Poles for this position<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"step-3-receiving-decision\"><\/span>Step 3: Receiving decision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If everything&#8217;s OK:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employer receives permit<\/li>\n<li>You get a&nbsp;copy<\/li>\n<li>With this copy you apply for visa or residence card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"documents-from-you\"><\/span>Documents from you<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Employer will ask for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copy of all passport pages<\/li>\n<li>Education diploma + translation<\/li>\n<li>CV in Polish<\/li>\n<li>Sometimes &#8211; criminal record certificate<\/li>\n<li>Photos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"costs-timeline\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"costs-and-processing-times\"><\/span>Costs and processing times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Time is money, and here you need plenty of both.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"costs\"><\/span>Costs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Type A<\/strong> &#8211; 200-500 PLN (depends on period)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Type B-E<\/strong> &#8211; 200 PLN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal<\/strong> &#8211; 30 PLN<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension<\/strong> &#8211; half of initial amount<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Employer pays. If they demand money from you &#8211; it&#8217;s illegal!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"processing-times\"><\/span>Processing times<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Standard<\/strong> &#8211; 30-60 days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Warsaw<\/strong> &#8211; up to 3 months (queues)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Small cities<\/strong> &#8211; 2-3 weeks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal<\/strong> &#8211; 7 days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"validity-period\"><\/span>Validity period<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First<\/strong> &#8211; usually one year<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension<\/strong> &#8211; up to 3 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seasonal<\/strong> &#8211; maximum 9 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"renewal-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"renewal-and-changing-employer\"><\/span>Renewal and changing employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Permit ending? Want to change job? Both cases are headaches.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"extension-with-same-employer\"><\/span>Extension with same employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Couldn&#8217;t be simpler:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply 30 days before expiry<\/li>\n<li>Fewer documents<\/li>\n<li>Faster processing<\/li>\n<li>Can work while waiting (stamp in passport)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"changing-employer\"><\/span>Changing employer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Everything from scratch:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New employer applies for new permit<\/li>\n<li>Full document package<\/li>\n<li>Full waiting times<\/li>\n<li>DON&#8217;T quit until you get it!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"switching-to-residence-card\"><\/span>Switching to residence card<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Smart move &#8211; after a&nbsp;year or two on permit, get a&nbsp;<strong>residence card with work rights<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not tied to employer<\/li>\n<li>Can change jobs freely<\/li>\n<li>Even unemployment isn&#8217;t scary (for a&nbsp;while)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-work-while-waiting-for-permit\"><\/span>Can I work while waiting for permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No! That&#8217;s <strong>illegal work<\/strong>. Fine for you and employer. Exception &#8211; if extending with same employer and have stamp in passport.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"what-if-employer-doesnt-want-to-get-permit\"><\/span>What if employer doesn&#8217;t want to get permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Run from such employer! Either stingy (won&#8217;t pay 200 PLN) or shady (company doesn&#8217;t pass checks). Either way, problems will be yours.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-i-have-side-job-with-permit\"><\/span>Can I have side job with permit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Technically no &#8211; permit for one employer. But if side job on civil contract in different field &#8211; often they turn blind eye. At your own risk.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"permit-denied-%e2%80%93-what-to-do\"><\/span>Permit denied &#8211; what to do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Find out reason. Most often: low salary, fictitious position, company problems. Can fix and reapply or find another employer.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"got-fired-%e2%80%93-how-much-time-do-i-have\"><\/span>Got fired &#8211; how much time do I have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you only have permit (no residence card) &#8211; must leave immediately. If have residence card tied to work &#8211; usually 30 days to find new job.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"summary\"><\/span>Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Work permit<\/strong> isn&#8217;t a&nbsp;sentence, but temporary inconvenience on the path to residence card with full labour market access. <strong>Ukrainians<\/strong> can start with o\u015bwiadczenie, <strong>Karta Polaka<\/strong> holders don&#8217;t worry at all, and everyone else needs patience. Most important &#8211; don&#8217;t work illegally, it&#8217;s not worth it. Better spend 2 months on documents than get deportation with entry ban.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cta-progress\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"opening-your-own-business\"><\/span>Opening your own business?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With your own company you don&#8217;t need any work permits! <strong>Progress Holding<\/strong> will help register sole proprietorship or LLC, organize <a href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"Professional accountant in Poland - Expert accounting &amp; bookkeeping services\">accounting<\/a>, optimize taxes. We&#8217;ve been working with foreign entrepreneurs for over 21 years.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcde <a href=\"tel:+48603232418\"><strong>+48 603 232 418<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n\u2709\ufe0f <a href=\"mailto:office@progressholding.pl\"><strong>office@progressholding.pl<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>From permit to own business &#8211; one step!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/body><br \/>\n<\/html><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents: What is the work permit document Who must have a&nbsp;work permit Who can work without a&nbsp;permit Types of work permits &#8211; which to choose Application procedure Costs and processing times Renewal and changing employer Frequently asked questions Found a&nbsp;job in Poland and celebrating? Too early! First, sort out the paperwork. 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