Route 01
Type A Work Permit
Standard permit for foreigners with a Polish employer contract.
45d
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Central Europe
PL · Warsaw
Poland
Growing marketEU MemberSchengen Area
Fastest-growing major economy in the EU. Type A work permits issued quickly.
Key facts
What to know about Poland
Capital
Warsaw
Language
Polish
Currency
PLN
Corp. tax
19%
Min. wage
PLN 4,242
per month
Avg. net salary
PLN 5,800
per month
Major cities
WarsawKrakówWrocław
Why move here
- Fastest-growing major economy in the EU
- Type A work permits issued quickly
- Major shared-services and IT hub
- Lower cost of living vs. Western EU
Cost of living
Approximate monthly costs for a single person in Warsaw (EUR equivalent).
Rent (1-bed, city centre)€750
Groceries€220
Transport pass€35
Indicative · subject to city
Visa routes
Your paths into Poland
Typical processing: 3–8 weeks. Choose the route that matches your role and qualifications.
Route 02
EU Blue Card
For specialists with a Polish employer offer.
90d
Route 03
Poland.Business Harbour
Fast-track for IT specialists from selected countries.
21d
Labour law
Poland's Labour Code sets the maximum working week at 40 hours. Employers must register all employment contracts with Social Insurance (ZUS). The minimum wage has increased significantly in recent years and is reviewed annually; it was PLN 4,666/month in mid-2024.
Worker rights
Workers are entitled to 20 days of paid annual leave (26 days after 10 years of service). Maternity leave is 20 weeks at 100% of salary. Poland's labour market is growing rapidly and the country remains a top destination for workers from Ukraine, Belarus, and beyond.
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