Poland · Skilled Worker Visa

Seasonal work

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✓ Verified against the official government source · Last verified 2026-07-01 · Our methodology
6/10 diff
Challenging

EU Immigration Portal states Polish seasonal work is performed for no more than 9 months in a calendar year, and permits…

Min income
€1,132/mo
Processing
Path to PR
No
Job offer
Required
Direct answer

EU Immigration Portal states Polish seasonal work is performed for no more than 9 months in a calendar year, and permits/visas are not longer than 9 months in that calendar year.

At a Glance

Visa Duration
9 months
Processing Time
Min Income
€1,132/mo
Path to PR
No
Difficulty
6/10 — Challenging

Eligibility Requirements

RequirementDetails
Job Offer RequiredYes
Sponsorship RequiredYes
Health Insurance RequiredNo

Financial Requirements

ItemAmount
Minimum Income€1,132/mo

Family & Rights

RightDetails
Path to Permanent ResidencyNo

Related Pathways

Cost of Living

Warsaw
Single (monthly)€1,442
Family (monthly)€3,023
Rent 1BR (center)€814
Groceries€360
Transport pass€87
Krakow
Single (monthly)€1,163
Family (monthly)€2,442
Rent 1BR (center)€651
Groceries€291
Transport pass€70
Wroclaw
Single (monthly)€1,070
Family (monthly)€2,279
Rent 1BR (center)€605
Groceries€268
Transport pass€64

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Seasonal work?

EU Immigration Portal states Polish seasonal work is performed for no more than 9 months in a calendar year, and permits/visas are not longer than 9 months in that calendar year.

What are the financial requirements for the Seasonal work?

Applicants need minimum income of €1,132/mo. Additional costs may include relocation expenses, insurance, and document attestation.

Can the Seasonal work lead to permanent residency?

No — this is a temporary pathway and does not itself lead to permanent residence. Holders often switch to a different route to pursue settlement.

Are there alternative pathways to Poland?

Yes. Poland offers 7 other immigration pathways. Compare all options on our Poland country page.

What is the cost of living in Poland?

Monthly costs for a single person in city center: Warsaw: €1,442/mo; Krakow: €1,163/mo; Wroclaw: €1,070/mo. These include rent, groceries, transport, and utilities.

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Data last verified: 2026-07-01 · See our methodology

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