Type D National Visa
Poland
Last updated: December 27, 2025
1 year
$159
8-14 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets foreign workers live and work in Poland for more than 3 months. You need a job offer from a Polish employer to get it. Without this visa, you cannot legally work in Poland. The visa is designed for people from non-EU countries who want to work in Poland. You get the right to work legally, live in Poland, and access public healthcare. After the visa expires, you can get a residence permit to stay longer. You cannot work in other European countries while on this visa. You can only work for your Polish employer.
Key Benefits
- Work legally without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children
- Free healthcare through public system
- Path to permanent residence after 5 years
- Work permit renewable indefinitely
- Travel in other European countries
- Open Polish bank account
- Pension contributions and social security included
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Must have real job offer from Polish employer
- No criminal record or serious crime convictions
- Never used false information on visas
- Job must pay at least Polish minimum wage (approximately $1,260/month)
- Work hours must be at least 10 hours per week (25% full-time)
- Valid passport with 10+ years validity
- €30,000 minimum health insurance coverage
- Must show financial proof of ability to live in Poland
Financial Requirement
Must show you have enough money to live: at least 75 Polish Zloty per day (about $19 USD/day) OR €30,000 health insurance coverage. Recent bank statements or employment letter proving you have money.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 10 years old, 3+ months validity left
- Job offer letterFrom Polish employer on company letterhead
- Signed employment contractEmployment agreement with employer
- Work permit promiseFrom Polish government voivodeship office
- Bank statementsLast 6 months of transactions
- Health insurance proof€30,000 minimum coverage
- Accommodation proofHotel booking or apartment lease
- Colored photosWhite background, passport style
- Criminal record certificateFrom your home country, translated and certified
- Official translations and apostillesAll documents must have certified translations and apostille certification
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.