National D visa for work plus work permit / work basis in Poland

National D visa for work plus work permit / work basis · Poland visa route

skilled · last reviewed 2026-05-28 · all Poland routes

Do not conflate national visa with work permit; list both visa and work authorisation basis.

Important notes

• A D-type national visa permits stays in Poland over 90 days up to one year.
• For employment, Border Guard checks passport and visa; work generally requires an employment basis such as a Polish work permit/declaration.
• UK government country guidance notes type A work permit for Polish employment contract up to 3 years.
• Employer/job basis required; relevant experience/qualifications and income/payroll rules apply; exact work permit type depends on employment relationship.

Official source

Official source: Poland official source

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Visa rules change frequently. This page is a research guide, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with the official source before applying.