Poland

Poland temporary residence and work permit

Policy overviewReviewed 2026-09-03

For third-country nationals intending to reside beyond a short stay and work in Poland under a qualifying employment arrangement.

Core requirements

Job offerRequired

A job offer, contract or employer filing that meets the route rules is required.

QualificationConditional

Skill, qualification or professional-recognition evidence is required only when the role, employer or law requires it.

assessmentRequired

Any vacancy-registration, labour-market or other authority assessment in force when applying must be met.

Official sources

Temporary residence and work permitOffice for Foreigners · Reviewed 2026-09-03

General educational information only, not personalized immigration or legal advice. Requirements can change; confirm them with the responsible government authority before acting. Next scheduled review: 2026-12-03.