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TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A
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TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–2 months

Estimated Cost

PLN zł 540

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Employer-sponsored work permit for foreign employees valid up to 3 years, tied to specific employment contract in Poland.

The Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A enables non-EU/EEA nationals to work for Polish companies when a labor market test confirms no suitable local or EU candidate exists. The permit ties work authorization to a specific employer and role, providing legal residency alongside employment rights.

The permit initially lasts up to 3 years and is renewable via new applications. Processing takes approximately 30 days. Health insurance and accommodation proof are required. Dependents are allowed; spouses have restricted work rights.

This visa is ideal for skilled and semi-skilled professionals with a Polish job offer seeking long-term residence and work authorization in manufacturing, IT, logistics, or construction.

Cost Breakdown

Stamp duty (employee)PLN zł 440
Residence card issuance feePLN zł 100
TotalPLN zł 540

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have a job offer from a Polish employer (entity entrusting work).

Must intend to stay in Poland for more than 3 months for the purpose of work.

Must have a valid travel document (passport).

Must have health insurance coverage.

Must meet qualification requirements for the specific position.

The employer must generally pass a labor market test (unless exempt) to prove no suitable local/EU candidate is available.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

57,672 PLN/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Employment contract

Health insurance

Accommodation proof

Criminal record certificate

Company registration (sponsor)

Employment contract (sponsor)

Labor market test results (sponsor)

Salary confirmation (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Work authorization explicitly granted — full legal right to employment in Poland
  • Renewable permit — subsequent permits available after 3-year initial grant
  • Modest fees: PLN 540 total (PLN 440 stamp duty + PLN 100 residence card)
  • Typical processing in 30 days — faster than complex EU work visa routes
  • Up to 3 years continuous work and residence per permit cycle
  • No minimum education required — opens pathway for skilled and semi-skilled roles
  • Dependent-friendly — spouses and minor children allowed to accompany
  • Direct path to legal labor market integration with employer sponsorship

Worth Knowing

  • Requires job offer from Polish employer — cannot apply speculatively
  • Labor market test mandatory — employer must prove no suitable EU/local candidate exists
  • Processing takes up to 60 days in complex cases; delays possible with incomplete docs
  • Permit tied to specific employer and role — job change requires new permit application
  • Health insurance required throughout stay — ongoing cost beyond fees
  • No permanent residency pathway — Type A is temporary only; PR requires separate application
  • Employer-dependent status — permit revocation possible if employment ends prematurely

Application Process

1

Secure job offer

Obtain employment offer from Polish company

2

Labor market test

Employer conducts labor market test (may be waived for IT, engineering)

3

Employer files application

Employer submits permit application at voivodeship office

4

Decision issued

Permit decision made within 30 days

5

Apply for D visa

If applying from abroad, get D-type visa at consulate

6

Collect permit

Collect residence permit at local office or collect upon arrival

Application Forms

Go to application portal
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