Work in Poland Quickly and Legally

To obtain a work permit or a residence card, you need to submit an application to the office for foreigners (Urząd do Spraw Cudzoziemców) along with a complete set of documents: an employment contract, housing confirmation, insurance, passport, and visa documents.

Contact the office for foreigners (Urząd) to legalize your stay. You can apply for a residence card based on your work or studies. It is important not to delay the process and to have valid grounds (employment, education).

You can extend your work visa by submitting an application to the Polish consulate in your home country or by applying for a temporary residence card (karta pobytu) if you are already in Poland.

Knowing Polish is often welcomed but not always required. For some jobs, basic communication skills or even no language knowledge are sufficient.

On average, processing work documents in Poland takes between 2 to 8 weeks, depending on the type of permit, the office workload, and the completeness of your documents.

1. A valid passport — with sufficient validity period.

2. Visa or residence permit.

3. Work permit (if required).

4. ZUS (insurance number) — for medical insurance and taxes.

5. PESEL (identification number) — not always mandatory, but simplifies paperwork.

6. Employment contract — must be signed before starting work.