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Your employer files the Type A permit; you apply for the D visa — a ~3–4 month journey.
Employer-led route · No job or visa guarantees
Steady hiring.
Roles: operators, technicians, inspectors — minimum-wage offer required.
Ongoing demand.
Roles: site labour, trades, supervisors — employer's Type A filing required.
Expanding fast.
Roles: warehouse staff, supply chain, drivers — genuine offer required.
| Route | Sponsor | Can work? | Best suited for | Key limitation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A + D visa | Yes | ✓ After approval | Confirmed job offers; ~3–4 months to residence | Tied to the sponsoring employer; not a two-week route |
| Seasonal permit | Yes | ✓ Up to 9 months | Hospitality, food production, agriculture | Capped at 9 months in a calendar year |
| EU Blue Card | Yes | ✓ Yes | Graduate-level roles meeting salary threshold | Salary threshold applies (~PLN 13,355/month, 2026) |
| Student | Institution | Limited | Confirmed admission, funds, insurance | No independent work rights |
| Family reunification | Resident sponsor | With permit | Spouse/children of established residents | Tied to the sponsor's own permit status |
| Long-term EU residence | Self-sponsored | ✓ Yes | ~5 years continuous legal stay; B1 Polish | Requires ~5 years continuous residence + B1 Polish |
Since 1 June 2025, Type A filing is fully online, labour-market test abolished — but inspections tightened, so accuracy matters more, not less.
A genuine offer meeting minimum wage — verified, or nothing proceeds.
Filed with the voivodeship office, online since 2025 — unlocks the D-visa stage, not entry.
Passport, contract, certificates, certified translations, police clearance, insurance and accommodation proof — within your control.
You apply for the D visa once approved — the consulate alone decides, including timing.
Begin work once the D visa issues — typically ~3–4 months end-to-end, an estimate, never a promise.
Tick what you hold — we'll help with the rest.
Permit costs billed as fees are a red flag.
Every expense is explained in writing first.
Fees and costs are always itemised separately.
| Cost or responsibility | Employer | You | Vincit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genuine offer meeting min. wage | Provides | Reviews & signs | Verifies |
| Type A permit application & filing | Pays — online via praca.gov.pl | — | Confirms it stays that way |
| Personal documents & certified translations | — | Pays | Sequences & reviews |
| Health insurance | — | Pays | Confirms requirement |
| D-visa/VFS appointment | — | Attends | Prepares you |
| Advisory fee | — | If engaged | Itemized in writing, upfront |
Timeline
Typically ~3–4 months end-to-end (30–90 days permit + 15–30 days D visa). Not 2 weeks — anyone promising that is lying.
Employer
Yes — the employer files; no self-sponsored or job-seeker route.
2025 reform
Yes — fully online since 1 June 2025, labour-market test abolished, inspections tightened.
Outcome
Possible — the decision rests solely with the consulate; we can only reduce errors.
A practical review of your employer status, route fit and next steps.