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D/05a — National Visa

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €200

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Work visa for non-EU nationals with employer declaration registered at Polish labor office, enabling expedited entry for up to 6 months.

Poland's D-05a National Visa streamlines employment entry for workers from Eastern European countries filling labor shortages in agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. This visa facilitates the "Declaration of Intent to Entrust Work to a Foreigner" registration, allowing employers to onboard international talent while maintaining regulatory oversight through local District Labour Offices.

Applications typically complete within 15–30 working days at a cost of €200. Required documents include valid passport, health insurance, accommodation proof, and the employer's registered work declaration. The visa permits up to six months within a 12-month period but remains strictly tied to the sponsoring employer.

This visa is ideal for motivated workers from Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Russia seeking transparent, efficient legal employment in Poland, particularly in seasonal or time-sensitive roles.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

6 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A

Poland

TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A

Validity3 years

Processing1–2 months

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Registered employment declaration from employer

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)

Health insurance

Proof of accommodation

Employment contract or declaration

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport (issued within 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure date, with minimum 2 blank pages)

Completed visa application form (submitted via e-Konsulat system)

Passport biographical page copies and all visa/stamp pages copies

Color biometric photo (3.5 x 4.5 cm, white background)

Medical travel insurance (minimum EUR 30,000 coverage)

Declaration on entrusting work to a foreigner (oświadczenie o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy cudzoziemcowi) registered at Poviat Labour Office, bearing date, signature and stamp of the responsible officer

Proof of accommodation in Poland

Proof of sufficient financial means

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Fast-tracked declaration system: No labour market test required — employer declares work at office
Work authorization included: Full employment rights granted immediately with registered declaration
Open to select nationalities: Available to Armenian, Belarusian, Georgian, Moldovan, Ukrainian, Russian citizens
Dependents qualifying: Family members can accompany on dependent visas with primary applicant
Renewable and convertible: Can extend and transition to permanent residence permit
Expedited processing: 15-30 days for visa decision is competitive for work migration
Modest application fee: EUR 135 covers visa processing without hidden administrative costs
Formalizes temporary work: Structured legal employment with regulatory oversight from Polish labour office

Worth Knowing

Employer-tied status: Visa strictly linked to employer — job change requires new application
Limited stay duration: Maximum 6 months within 12-month period restricts extended presence
Medical insurance mandatory: EUR 30,000 minimum coverage required for entire stay
Spouse work restrictions: Accompanying spouses have limited work rights under restricted status
E-Konsulat system required: Online application via Polish government portal mandatory
Nationality-restricted: Limited to six select nationalities (Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia)
Employment declaration required: Employer must formally register declaration at local labour office first
Passport validity required: Minimum 6 months validity from intended departure date