Poland

Known as the Republic of Poland, Poland is a country located in Central Europe. Below are the required documents for visa applications for employees, business owners, retirees, and students. Our expert team is just a phone call away for support.

Documents Required for Polish Visa:

Important Notice for Polish Visa Applicants: Visas will not be issued for passports with a date of issue older than 10 years, valid for all Schengen countries. This practice is applicable only for new applications; citizens with an existing Schengen visa in their old passport can use their old passport for travel until the visa's validity expires.

• Passport
• Photocopy of your passport and old (Schengen) visas
• Visa Application Form and Commitment Letter
• Personal Letter to the Polish Embassy Explaining the Purpose of Travel
• Photocopy of the Identity Card (with Turkish ID number written)
• 2 Biometric Photos (Recently Taken)
• Certificate of Population Register (Recent, Including Parents' Information)
• Protocol Letter (For those with a new passport or those who have never had a Schengen visa, this document should be obtained from the Passport Department)
• Round-trip Flight Reservation and Hotel Reservation
• Documents for Travel Expenses
• Travel Health Insurance Policy (Provided by us)
• Professional Documents
• Financial Documents

FOR EMPLOYERS:

• Passport
• Visa Application Form and Commitment Letter
• Visa Request Letter Issued by the Company with the Signature and Stamp of the Authorized Signatory
• Chamber of Commerce Registration
• Original Activity Certificate (Recent within the last month)
• Tax Plate Copy (Most Recent)
• Signature Circular Copy (Not Expired)
• Photocopy of Identity Card (with Turkish ID number written)
• Official Gazette Announcement Copy (Commercial Registry Gazette)
• 2 Biometric Photos (Recently Taken)
• Protocol Letter (For those with a new passport or those who have never had a Schengen visa, this document should be obtained from the Passport Department)
• Photocopies of Bank Account Statements (Current Balance and Account Activity)
• SGK Service Document, or if retired, Photocopy of Retirement Booklet
• Photocopies of Title Deeds and Vehicle Registration (if available)
• Travel Health Insurance Policy (Provided by us)
• Round-trip Flight Reservation and Hotel Reservation
• Certificate of Population Register (Recent, Including Parents' Information)
• Photocopy of Passport and Old (Schengen) visas

 

VISA APPLICATION LETTER AND FORMS FOR EMPLOYEES
Sample Visa Application Letters are as follows. Please download the required visa application forms and contact us.
COMMERCIAL DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES	TOURIST DOCUMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES
General Commercial Visa Application Documents	General Tourist Visa Application Documents
Commercial Visa Application Letter	Official Application Form Sample
Official Application Form Sample

 

FOR RETIREES:

• Passport
• Photocopy of your passport and old (Schengen) visas
• Visa Application Form and Commitment Letter
• Personal Letter to the Polish Embassy Explaining the Purpose of Travel
• 2 Biometric Photos (Recently Taken)
• Bank Statement and Bank Card Photocopy Showing the Net Amount of Pension (Document should show the net pension amount clearly)
• Protocol Letter (For those with a new passport or those who have never had a Schengen visa, this document should be obtained from the Passport Department)
• Photocopies of Bank Account Statements (Current Balance and Account Activity)
• Photocopies of Title Deeds and Vehicle Registration (if available)
• Travel Health Insurance Policy (Provided by us)
• Round-trip Flight Reservation and Hotel

Official Application Form Example

 

What is a Work Permit for Poland and How to Obtain It?

A work permit for Poland is a type of permit that allows individuals who are not Polish citizens to legally work in Poland and reside there for the duration of their work. Polish work permits vary depending on the working conditions of the employer and the employee. Every Turkish citizen who wishes to work in Poland must apply for a Polish work visa.

Individuals who wish to work in Poland must first receive a government-approved job invitation letter from an official company or employer based in Poland. After receiving the job invitation from a Polish institution, individuals can apply for the appropriate Polish work permit type based on the work conditions in Poland.

Types of Polish work permits vary depending on factors such as the duration of work, type of work, field of work, and type of job. Individuals applying for a Polish work permit must apply for the appropriate type of Polish work permit according to the work conditions in Poland, otherwise their applications may be rejected.

After selecting the appropriate type of Polish work permit, the Polish official visa application form must be completed by the person who will be working. The Polish visa application form, along with the required documents for the Polish work permit and the Polish job invitation letter, can be submitted through Polish visa application centers for the Polish visa application.

The most important requirement for working in Poland is being employed by a company operating in Poland. A signed and stamped original invitation letter from the hiring company is required for the Polish work visa.

What Documents Are Required for a Polish Work Permit?

The necessary documents for a Polish work permit are listed below.

• Polish work permit application form: The information provided in the application form must be accurate and consistent, dated, and signed.
• Passport: The passport must not be older than 10 years and must be valid for at least 3 months after the expiry date of the Polish work visa.
• 2 biometric photos: Photos must be recent (not older than 6 months), identical, and have dimensions of 35 mm width and 45 mm height.
• Health insurance: Health insurance with a minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros for the planned stay in Poland is required.
• Proof of insurance: If there is no travel health insurance, a document proving registration and insurance with the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) is required.
• Company invitation letter: A letter from the company in Poland stating the intention to hire the individual, written on company letterhead, signed, and stamped. The name, surname, and title of the person who signed the letter must be included.
• Professional documents and certificates: Diplomas or documents and certificates showing professional training and qualifications must be included. (This document must be obtained from official institutions.)
• SGK service document and employment entry declaration: The SGK service document must be barcode or wet-signed and stamped. The employment entry declaration must pertain to the most recent place of employment.
• Full family register copy: A signed full family register copy of the applicant must be included. (Can be obtained from E-government.)
• Criminal record certificate: A signed criminal record certificate of the applicant must be included. (Can be obtained from E-government.)
• Military service status document: A document proving that the applicant is either exempt, deferred, or has completed military service must be included.
• Residence certificate: For non-Turkish citizens, it must be valid until the planned departure date from Turkey.
• Visa copies: Copies of visas issued for Poland and other Schengen countries in the last 3 years are required.
• Visa application fee: A receipt proving payment of the Polish work visa application fee must be included.

Documents required for the Polish work visa must be submitted in a format and completeness to avoid delays in the application process.

What Professions Are Accepted for Work in Poland?

Accepted professions in Poland include those with insufficient labor supply and higher job demand compared to other sectors, such as education, information and communication technology, technology, health, science, and engineering sectors. There are also professions with a surplus of labor but lower demand, where employers do not face difficulties filling open positions. Examples include forestry, fishing, clothing sector, crafts, and service sector.

What Are the Working Conditions in Poland?

Poland's labor law stipulates that working hours in Poland cannot exceed 40 hours per week, with a maximum of 8 hours per day, and work is limited to five days a week. The minimum wage in Poland has been set at 2,800 PLN (627 Euros) as of January 1, 2021. The hourly wage in Poland starts at 4 Euros.

The proportion of people working for the minimum wage in Poland is lower compared to developing countries. In 2020, the average salary in the Polish economy was calculated as 5,167 PLN (1,158 Euros).

How to Find a Job in Poland?

Job offers in Poland are mainly published by regional labor offices, the Voluntary Labor Corps (Ochotnicze Hufce Pracy), private employment agencies, press, and web portals. Job listings published by regional labor offices can be accessed online at www.oferty.praca.gov.pl for those interested in finding a job in Poland.

EURES (The European Job Mobility Portal) is another option for finding job offers in Poland. Job offers in Poland are regularly published on various Polish job search websites. Polish job listings can be reviewed on sites such as Eurofound, Publiczne Służby Zatrudnienia (PSZ), Pracuj.pl, Praca.pl, and Infopraca.pl. Newspapers with extensive job listings in Poland include GazetaPraca.pl, The Warsaw Voice, and Życie Warszawy.

Those looking to work as nurses in Poland can also find job opportunities by reviewing these sites and newspapers.

What Are the Penalties for Illegal Work in Poland?

There are penalties for both employers and employees for working without a permit in Poland.

Employers who employ foreign nationals without work permits in Poland are fined between 1,000 and 3,000 PLN. If employers deceive or mislead foreign nationals to benefit from their work, the fine can range from 3,000 PLN to 30,000 PLN.

Foreign nationals working in Poland without a work permit may face penalties such as deportation.

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