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Poland Temporary residence and work permit — single permit

11 facts quoted from the official source

The single permit combines temporary residence and permission to work in Poland for a specified employment purpose lasting more than three months.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Employment, placement or host agreementThe employment conditions in Annex 1 must be current and consistent with the underlying employment or civil-law contract.
  • Job offer or appointmentThe employer must complete Annex 1 with the current position, remuneration, working time and other employment conditions.
  • Minimum salaryRemuneration must be no lower than comparable Polish remuneration and, in 2026, at least PLN 4,806 gross per month regardless of working time.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementAnnex 1 and the relevant contract are used to establish the health-insurance basis.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe single permit is not the route for seasonal work, intra-company transfer, posted work or conducting business activity.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsThe permit normally authorises work for the employer and on the conditions specified in the decision; a change may require amendment or a new authorisation.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Fees
1 proven from the official source.
  • Government feeThe published stamp duty is PLN 440 for an employee and PLN 340 for a qualifying management-board member or proxy.checked 2026-07-27
Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: The single permit combines temporary residence and permission to work in Poland for a specified employment purpose lasting more than three months.
02Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Annex 1 and the relevant contract are used to establish the health-insurance basis.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Processing time is not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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