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Poland highly skilled worker visa

1 current source-backed highly skilled worker pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-07

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandStructured main conditions are not available in the current source extract.2026-08-04Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandApplication fee (issuance, card)440 PLNOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandApplication fee (residence card, card)100 PLNOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandProcessing time (standard, legal maximum)60 daysOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandCan be renewedyesOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandQualification requiredrecognised qualificationOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandPermanent residence after5 yearsOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandWhere to applyonlineOfficial source

Can you work on this route?

Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.

RoutePublished work answerOfficial source
Highly-qualified worker in PolandThe official page states the work conditions for this route.Official source

Official sources

  1. Highly-qualified worker in PolandEuropean Commission — Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs · Checked 2026-08-07