POLAND

Because Poland is a member of the European Union (EU), citizens of other EU member states do not need a permit to work there. Most other individuals will need a visa to stay in the country as well as a permit to work.

There are several types of visas available for non-EU citizens seeking entry into Poland for employment purposes, including:

• Work Permit (Type A): This permit is required for foreign individuals who work for a Polish employer.
• Work Permit (Type C or E): This permit is available for those sent to work in Poland through an intracompany transfer.
• Business visa (Schengen Visa C or D)
• Freelance/entrepreneur visa

The employer must provide several documents to obtain a work permit on behalf of a foreign employee. These documents include:

• A completed application form
• Evidence of payment of application fees
• Confirmation of the legal status of the employer from the National Court Register
• Current records of the employer’s economic activity
• Copies of the applicant’s passport pages with relevant travel information
• Evidence that the applicant has health insurance
• A deed for the company
• A copy of a statement regarding profits or losses sustained by the employer
• A copy of a contract in accordance with the service being provided in Poland