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Poland work permit for Indians

An employer in Poland can hire you at any skill level. The employer gets the work permit online; you then register on e-Konsulat, where work-visa appointment dates in India are given by an electronic draw. Poland issued 16,000 work visas in the first quarter of 2026, 87% fewer than in the same quarter of 2022.

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What is happening now in Poland

Work-visa appointments at Polish missions in India are allocated by electronic draw (since 26 Jun 2024), and Poland issued 16,000 work visas in Q1 2026, 87% fewer than in Q1 2022 (ministry figures reported by Polskie Radio). The missions say they do not work with agents and an intermediary gives no advantage.

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Poland at a glance

Key facts for a Poland work permit
Status for applicants in India
Open. Visa dates by draw
Usual route
Work permit (type A) plus national D visa for work
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Who applies
Your employer, then you
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Where to apply in India
Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai (Kerala and the south go to Mumbai), in person at a VFS centre after the e-Konsulat draw
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Official decision time
Work permit: not confirmed under the 2025 Act (the pre-2025 rule was 1 month, 2 months in complex cases). National visa: decided within 15 days of application, up to 30 days in justified cases.
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English test such as IELTS
Not in the official document lists we checked; employers may ask
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EU Blue Card minimum pay
At least 150% of the previous year's average wage: PLN 13,355.34 gross a month for applications filed in 2026 (2025 average PLN 8,903.56 per GUS) (secondary source).
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Poland is in the EU and the Schengen area. Capital: Warsaw. Currency: Polish złoty (PLN).

Which Poland work permit fits you?

Poland has 3 work routes that matter for candidates from India. Work permit (type A) plus national D visa for work is the usual first route; the details below come from the official pages linked under each one.

Work permit (type A) plus national D visa for work

Zezwolenie na pracę (typ A) + wiza krajowa (D) w celu wykonywania pracy

Who it is for
Workers outside Poland hired by an employer in Poland, at any skill level. This is the usual first route from India.
Who applies
Your employer, then you
Labour market test
Abolished from 1 June 2025 (Act of 20 March 2025). Instead, a starosta (county head) can keep a list of occupations for which permits are refused because the local labour market is difficult.
Quota
Not confirmed: the 2025 Act lets the Council of Ministers set a maximum number of work permits per calendar year by regulation; the government helpline page (as of 2 Jan 2026) names no limit in force.
Minimum pay
At least the minimum wage — PLN 4,806 gross a month or PLN 31.40 an hour from 1 Jan 2026 — and not lower than comparable employees. Working time at least 1/4 of full time (secondary source).
How long it lasts
Up to 3 years; at most 1 year if the employer has operated for under 1 year or the job is half-time or less (20 hours a week or less) (secondary source on the 2025 Act). The D visa is a separate document (validity not confirmed).
Renewal
Under the 2025 Act there is no extension: the employer files a new application, and work may continue while it is pending (secondary source).
Family
While the worker has lived in Poland under 2 years, family members may accompany them on a national visa or a discretionary residence permit; the full right to family reunification applies after at least 2 years on consecutive temporary permits (EU Immigration Portal, dated 1 Apr 2025).
Long-term residence
EU long-term resident permit after at least 5 years of residence in Poland (not every stay counts; study counts half). Needs a stable and regular income for the 3 years before applying and currently (minimum PLN 1,010 net a month for one person), health insurance and Polish at B1 (state certificate or listed equivalents). The permit is indefinite; the card is issued for 5 years.
Official decision time
Work permit: not confirmed under the 2025 Act (the pre-2025 rule was 1 month, 2 months in complex cases). National visa: decided within 15 days of application, up to 30 days in justified cases.
Government fees
Work permit (from 1 Dec 2025): PLN 200 for up to 3 months, PLN 400 for more than 3 months, PLN 800 for posting by a foreign employer. National visa: INR 21,120 at Polish missions in India (table effective 1 Jan 2026); USD 235 in the US; GBP 175 in the UK; EUR 200 in Ireland. Visa fees are not refunded if refused.

Steps, in order

  1. 1Employer applies for the work permit electronically on praca.gov.pl; applications filed any other way are left unconsidered.
  2. 2Voivode (regional governor) issues the permit; the employer sends the original to the worker.
  3. 3Worker registers the national work visa on e-Konsulat (choose India, national visa). Appointment dates at the VFS centre are given by electronic draw.
  4. 4Worker fills the additional VFS application form and attends the chosen VFS centre in person on the assigned date.
  5. 5Consul decides within 15 days (up to 30 days in justified cases). Appeal within 14 days of collecting the passport.
  6. 6Before work starts: a written contract in a language the worker understands (a sworn Polish translation is kept), and the employer files a Polish copy on praca.gov.pl.
  7. 7For a longer stay the worker can later apply in Poland for a temporary residence and work permit (see next route).

Documents

  • Employer: online application on praca.gov.pl and proof of the fee.
  • Worker: passport (data must match the application), printed e-Konsulat form and the VFS form.
  • Original work permit.
  • Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000 valid for the whole stay.
  • Documents on the purpose and conditions of stay as in the embassy checklist PDF (not reproduced here).

Sources for this route

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Temporary residence and work permit (single permit)

Workers already legally in Poland (for example on a work visa) who will stay more than 3 months mainly to work.Show the rules, steps and documents

Zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy i pracę (zezwolenie jednolite)

Who it is for
Workers already legally in Poland (for example on a work visa) who will stay more than 3 months mainly to work.
Who applies
You apply
Labour market test
None since 1 June 2025 (the starosta's information is no longer required). The permit is refused if the occupation is on the local starosta's restricted list; the applicant shows it is not.
Quota
Not confirmed: no limit named on the official pages checked (the 2025 Act allows limits by regulation).
Minimum pay
The monthly salary in Annex 1 cannot be lower than the minimum wage (PLN 4,806 gross from 1 Jan 2026), whatever the hours or contract type, and not lower than comparable employees.
How long it lasts
Up to 3 years, mostly matching how long the employer plans to employ the worker.
Renewal
A new permit or a change of permit is applied for in Poland, no later than the last day of legal stay; a timely, complete application keeps the stay legal until the decision.
Family
While the worker has lived in Poland under 2 years, family members may accompany them on a national visa or a discretionary residence permit; the full right to family reunification applies after at least 2 years on consecutive temporary permits (EU Immigration Portal, dated 1 Apr 2025).
Long-term residence
EU long-term resident permit after at least 5 years of residence in Poland (not every stay counts; study counts half). Needs a stable and regular income for the 3 years before applying and currently (minimum PLN 1,010 net a month for one person), health insurance and Polish at B1 (state certificate or listed equivalents). The permit is indefinite; the card is issued for 5 years.
Official decision time
Statutory 60 days for a first-instance decision (Act on Foreigners art. 112a), counted from the latest of in-person appearance, a complete application and submission of requested documents; appeal stage 90 days. Actual waiting times: not confirmed.
Government fees
Stamp duty PLN 440 (not refunded if refused or discontinued); residence card PLN 100; power of attorney PLN 17.

Steps, in order

  1. 1Get a PESEL number and a Profil Zaufany (trusted profile).
  2. 2Create an account in the new MOS online system (accounts from before 27 April 2026 do not carry over).
  3. 3Fill in the form, upload a digital photo, scans of every passport page and other documents, and enter the employer's email.
  4. 4Employer completes and e-signs Annex 1 (terms of employment) through the link MOS sends.
  5. 5Worker signs electronically (trusted profile, qualified e-signature or e-ID); download the UPO receipt.
  6. 6Print the confirmation of application after the office verifies it; it replaces the passport stamp.
  7. 7Attend in person for fingerprints if summoned; wait for the decision; collect the residence card.
  8. 8If the job ends, the worker must notify the voivode within 15 working days and the employer within 15 days.

Documents

  • Application in MOS with passport scans (all pages), digital photo and proof of payments.
  • Annex 1 signed electronically by the employer.
  • Health insurance valid in Poland (public scheme or insurer covering treatment in Poland).
  • Confirmation that pay is not below comparable employees or the minimum wage.
  • ZUS and tax-office certificates that the employer has no arrears.
  • Proof of qualifications for regulated professions.
  • Proof that the occupation is not on the local restricted list.

Sources for this route

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EU Blue Card (temporary residence for highly qualified work)

Graduates or experienced professionals with a high-salary job offer in Poland.Show the rules, steps and documents

Zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w celu wykonywania pracy w zawodzie wymagającym wysokich kwalifikacji (Niebieska Karta UE)

Who it is for
Graduates or experienced professionals with a high-salary job offer in Poland.
Who applies
You apply
Labour market test
None found in the sources (the general labour market test was abolished on 1 June 2025).
Quota
Not confirmed: the voivode page (Oct 2024) said limits are possible but 'currently no such limits implemented'.
Minimum pay
At least 150% of the previous year's average wage: PLN 13,355.34 gross a month for applications filed in 2026 (2025 average PLN 8,903.56 per GUS) (secondary source).
How long it lasts
Pre-reform rule: employment period plus 3 months, at most 3 years. Since 1 June 2025 the contract can be as short as 6 months (secondary); current maximum validity not confirmed.
Renewal
Yes, a further permit can be applied for in Poland (details not confirmed).
Family
Family members can move with the holder; family applications are handled together with the main one (secondary sources).
Long-term residence
EU long-term resident permit after at least 5 years of residence in Poland (not every stay counts; study counts half). Needs a stable and regular income for the 3 years before applying and currently (minimum PLN 1,010 net a month for one person), health insurance and Polish at B1 (state certificate or listed equivalents). The permit is indefinite; the card is issued for 5 years. Blue Card holders get eased conditions after the 2025 reform (details not confirmed).
Official decision time
Not confirmed (the 60-day rule for temporary residence permits is the general statutory deadline).
Government fees
Stamp duty PLN 440; residence card PLN 100.

Steps, in order

  1. 1Get a job offer or contract of at least 6 months (from 1 June 2025; secondary) at or above the salary threshold.
  2. 2Apply in Poland through MOS like other temporary residence permits, or enter on a national visa first.
  3. 3Show higher qualifications: a degree, or professional experience — 3 years for listed occupations, 5 years otherwise (secondary).
  4. 4Since the reform the card is no longer tied to one employer; employer changes are notified (secondary).

Documents

  • Employment contract or binding job offer (at least 6 months since 1 June 2025; secondary).
  • Diploma, or employer certificates proving the required years of experience.
  • Proof of meeting national rules for regulated professions.
  • Sworn Polish translations of foreign-language documents.
  • Proof of stamp duty.

Sources for this route

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Where do you apply for a Poland work visa in India?

Embassy of Poland, New Delhi (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi NCR, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh) and Consulate General of Poland, Mumbai (Andhra Pradesh, Daman and Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands). Applications are submitted in person at a VFS Global visa application centre (the embassy pages do not list the VFS cities).

Kerala residents fall under Mumbai. Since 26 June 2024 work visas are registered on e-Konsulat and appointment dates are allocated by electronic draw (New Delhi weekly, Mondays 10:00; Mumbai fortnightly, Thursdays 10:30); unsuccessful applicants stay in later draws until selected or the work permit expires. Apply no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel. The missions state they do not cooperate with travel agencies, employment agencies or visa agents, an intermediary gives no advantage, and the only fee is the consular fee (INR 21,120 for a national visa, table effective 1 Jan 2026).

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The Poland process step by step, and how to check your status

Can you apply for Poland from Canada, the US, the UK, Australia, Ireland or New Zealand?

Polish consulates take national visa applications from people legally resident in their district, which covers Indians on work or study visas in the US (listed visa types) and residence-permit holders in the UK and Ireland. The Polish work permit itself is applied for by the employer in Poland, wherever the worker lives.

Applying for Poland from six countries
If you live inWhat the official pages say
CanadaNot confirmedNot confirmed: Polish mission pages in Canada were not reachable. Other Polish missions require applying where you legally reside, with proof of that residence.
United StatesYes, confirmed by the missionYes. Apply in person at the Polish office covering your state (Embassy in Washington; consulates in Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York) with proof of legal status: Green Card or a valid A, E, F (with I-20), G, H, I, J (with I-797), L, O or R visa. B1/B2 visitors and J-1 Summer Work Travel must apply in their country of residence. Fee USD 235; decision within 15 working days (up to 30).
United KingdomYes, confirmed by the missionYes, only at the Consular Section in London (other Polish posts in the UK may not issue visas). Non-British applicants book 'National Visa D – Others' and show a UK residence permit valid at least one month beyond the visa. Fee GBP 175; decision in at least 15 calendar days (up to 30).
AustraliaNot confirmedNot confirmed: the Polish embassy page for Australia could not be fetched. The general rule on other Polish mission pages is to apply where you legally reside.
IrelandOnly with conditionsEmbassy of Poland in Dublin (4-8 Eden Quay), booked on e-Konsulat. You must show an original ID document confirming legal residence in the consular district (the page does not say whether an Irish Residence Permission counts). Fee EUR 200; decision within 15 working days (up to 30).
New ZealandNot confirmedNot confirmed: no Polish mission page for New Zealand was checked.

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Which jobs are in demand in Poland?

These occupations appear on official shortage lists, quotas or forecasts; each links its source. A list is not a job offer: every route still needs an employer who hires you.

  • Truck and tractor-trailer drivers

    Deficit forecast in 326 poviats — the top deficit occupation in Barometr zawodów 2026.

  • Doctors

    Deficit in 323 poviats (Barometr 2026). Regulated profession: recognition needed.

  • Psychologists and therapists

    Deficit in 309 poviats (Barometr 2026).

  • Nurses and midwives

    Deficit in 287 poviats (Barometr 2026). Regulated profession.

  • Welders

    Deficit in 274 poviats (Barometr 2026).

  • Electricians and power engineers

    Deficit in 258 poviats (Barometr 2026); building electricians also on the ELA 2025 shortage list for Poland.

All 12 occupations, with sources, and how hiring works in Poland

Do you need IELTS or the local language?

No Polish or English test (such as IELTS) appears in the official requirement lists for the work permit, the single permit or the national work visa that we checked; employers may set their own language requirements. Polish at B1 (state certificate or a listed equivalent) is required for the EU long-term resident permit. The employment contract must be in a language the worker understands, with a sworn Polish translation kept by the employer.

What we can and cannot do for a Poland work permit

What we do

  • Check your profile against the Poland rules on this page, and tell you plainly if a route is not open to you.
  • Put your profile forward when an employer we work with in Poland is hiring for your occupation. We publish a vacancy only when we hold the employer’s demand letter and power of attorney. Open vacancies
  • Help you prepare a complete, honest application file.

What no one can do, including us

  • Guarantee a job, a permit or a visa. The Poland authorities decide.
  • Polish missions in India say they do not work with travel agencies, employment agencies or visa agents, that an intermediary gives no advantage, and that the only fee is the consular fee. Appointment dates come only from the electronic draw. We cannot get you a date or move you up the draw. gov.plchecked 24 Oct 2026

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What changed recently in Poland?

  1. 10 Jun 2026

    Ministry figures (reported by Polskie Radio): 16,000 work visas issued in Q1 2026, down 87% from 123,000 in Q1 2022; 38,000 work permits in Q1 2026 vs 122,000 in Q1 2022.

    polskieradio.pl

  2. 27 Apr 2026

    New MOS online system for residence applications: PESEL and trusted profile needed; old MOS accounts do not carry over. Stamp duty is not refunded on refusal (date of that rule not confirmed).

    bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl

  3. 2026

    EU Blue Card salary threshold for 2026 applications: PLN 13,355.34 gross a month (150% of the 2025 average wage) (secondary).

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  4. 1 Jan 2026

    Minimum wage PLN 4,806 gross a month and PLN 31.40 an hour (Council of Ministers regulation of 11 Sep 2025).

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  5. 1 Dec 2025

    Work permit fees raised: PLN 200 (up to 3 months, was 50), PLN 400 (over 3 months, was 100), PLN 800 for posting; seasonal permit PLN 100; declaration PLN 400 (Regulation of 20 Nov 2025, Dz.U. 2025 poz. 1622).

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  6. 1 Jun 2025

    EU Blue Card reform (Directive 2021/1883): minimum contract 6 months instead of 12, experience route (3 or 5 years), card no longer tied to one employer (secondary sources).

    eiglaw.com

  7. 1 Jun 2025

    Single permit: starosta information no longer required; employer must notify the voivode within 15 days if the foreigner loses the job.

    zielonalinia.gov.pl

  8. 1 Jun 2025

    Act of 20 March 2025 on entrusting work to foreigners in force: labour market test abolished, starosta occupation lists and possible annual permit limits introduced, applications only electronic via praca.gov.pl, written contract required before work, new mandatory refusal grounds (e.g. tax/ZUS arrears, sham entities).

    monki.praca.gov.pl

  9. 26 Jun 2024

    Work visas at the Embassy in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai must be registered on e-Konsulat; appointment dates allocated by electronic draw (first draw 1 Jul 2024).

    gov.pl

Questions about Poland work permits

Can I get a Poland work permit without IELTS?

The official requirement lists for the Polish work permit, the single permit and the national work visa do not include IELTS or any other English test. Your employer can still ask for a language level. Polish at B1 is needed only later, for the EU long-term resident permit.

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Who applies for the Poland work permit — me or the employer?

The employer in Poland applies for the work permit online on praca.gov.pl. You then apply for the national work visa yourself, in person at a VFS centre in India, after registering on e-Konsulat.

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How long does a Poland work visa take from India?

Once you have an appointment, the consul decides within 15 days, or up to 30 days in justified cases. Getting the appointment itself depends on an electronic draw, so the wait before you can apply is not fixed. The government publishes no official processing time for the work permit under the 2025 Act.

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How do I book a Poland work visa appointment in India?

Register on e-Konsulat (choose India, national visa), confirm by email within 48 hours, and complete the full application within 48 hours of verification. Dates are given by electronic draw: weekly for New Delhi, fortnightly for Mumbai. If you are not picked, you stay in later draws until the work permit expires.

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Do I need an agent to get a Polish visa appointment?

No. The Polish missions in India say they do not cooperate with travel agencies, employment agencies or visa agents, that an intermediary gives no advantage, and that the only fee is the consular fee.

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Which Polish office handles Kerala and South India?

The Consulate General in Mumbai covers Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Puducherry and some union territories. North and East India go to the Embassy in New Delhi.

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What is the minimum salary for a Poland work permit in 2026?

Pay must be at least the minimum wage — PLN 4,806 gross a month or PLN 31.40 an hour from 1 January 2026 — and not lower than Polish employees in comparable jobs.

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How much does a Poland work permit cost in 2026?

From 1 December 2025 the employer pays PLN 400 for a work permit over 3 months (PLN 200 for up to 3 months). The national visa fee at Polish missions in India is INR 21,120. A single permit in Poland costs PLN 440 stamp duty plus PLN 100 for the card. These are government fees only.

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Is there still a labour market test for Poland work permits?

No. It was abolished on 1 June 2025. Instead, a county can publish a list of occupations for which permits are refused, and the government may set yearly limits on permits.

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Can I apply for a Polish work visa from the US, UK or Ireland if I'm on a temporary visa there?

Yes, where you are legally resident. In the US you need a Green Card or a valid A, E, F, G, H, I, J, L, O or R visa (not B1/B2). In the UK, apply at the London consular section with a UK residence permit. In Ireland, apply in Dublin with proof of legal residence. Your employer still gets the work permit in Poland first.

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What is the Poland EU Blue Card salary for 2026?

PLN 13,355.34 gross a month for applications filed in 2026, which is 150% of the 2025 average wage of PLN 8,903.56 (figure from a Grant Thornton summary of GUS data). Since June 2025 a 6-month contract is enough.

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Can I get permanent residence in Poland on a work permit?

After at least 5 years of legal residence you can apply for the EU long-term resident permit. You need a stable income for the last 3 years, health insurance and Polish at B1. The permit is indefinite.

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What we have not confirmed yet

We would rather show a gap than guess. These points are still open; a consultant checks them for your case.

  • Statutory decision deadline for work permits under the Act of 20 March 2025 (the pre-2025 rule was 1 month, 2 months in complex cases).
  • Real-world waiting times for work permits, single permits and e-Konsulat draws in 2026.
  • Whether any annual work-permit limit or national shortage-occupation regulation is in force in 2026.
  • VFS Global centre cities in India for Polish national visas, and VFS service charges.
  • Polish mission rules for legal residents in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
  • Maximum validity of the EU Blue Card after the 1 June 2025 reform, and the exact experience rules (secondary sources only).
  • The 2026 Blue Card threshold comes from a law-firm summary of GUS data, not a government page.
  • National D visa validity for work.
  • Date from which stamp duty stopped being refunded on refusal.

Sources

  1. 1.Zasady zatrudniania cudzoziemców od 1 czerwca 2025 (Powiatowy Urząd Pracy w Mońkach, praca.gov.pl) monki.praca.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  2. 2.Zezwolenie na pracę cudzoziemców (Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki BIP, updated 11.06.2026) bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  3. 3.Zezwolenia na pracę cudzoziemców od 1 czerwca 2025 – presentation (infor.pl) (secondary) g.infor.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  4. 4.Ochrona rynku pracy (Zielona Linia, as of 2 Jan 2026) zielonalinia.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  5. 5.Wynagrodzenie minimalne w 2026 (Zielona Linia) zielonalinia.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  6. 6.Nowa procedura opłat od 01.12.2025 – Rozporządzenie MRPiPS z 20.11.2025, Dz.U. 2025 poz. 1622 (PUP Włocławek) wloclawek.praca.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  7. 7.D-type national visa – work (Embassy of Poland in New Delhi) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  8. 8.Work visa – new registration procedure (Embassy in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai, 26.06.2024) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  9. 9.Notice on visa procedure and appointment registration system (Embassy of Poland in New Delhi) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  10. 10.Consular fees (Embassy of Poland in New Delhi, table effective 01.01.2026) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  11. 11.D-Type national visa (Embassy of Poland in Washington) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  12. 12.D-Type National Visa (Embassy of Poland in London) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  13. 13.D-type national visa (Embassy of Poland in Dublin) gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  14. 14.Employed worker – Poland (EU Immigration Portal, page dated 1 Apr 2025) home-affairs.ec.europa.eu, checked 24 Oct 2026
  15. 15.Zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy i pracę (Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki BIP, updated 24.08.2026) bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  16. 16.Opłaty za załatwienie sprawy (Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki BIP, updated 07.05.2026) bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
  17. 17.Zezwolenie jednolite – co się zmieniło? (Zielona Linia, government labour-market helpline) zielonalinia.gov.pl, checked 24 Oct 2026
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