Work permit: frequently asked questions
The figure above is the current national average for work permits, and many people wait longer than the average. The exact time depends on the voivodeship office and permit type. We lead you through the application from the first consultation to the decision.
Not on the work permit application alone. If the employee also applies for a temporary residence and work permit (single permit, zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy i pracę) before their current stay expires, they receive written confirmation that the application is complete, and their stay is legal while the case is pending. Whether they can already work during that time depends on their previous status and the type of application, so we assess this case by case.
The government fee is 400 PLN for a standard employer work permit, or 200 PLN if it runs for three months or less. Posting permits cost 800 PLN and seasonal permits 100 PLN. We quote our service fee in writing after the first consultation; government fees are separate.
Only the names changed, not what they cover. The Act of 20 March 2025 replaced the letters with descriptive names from 1 June 2025, and since 1 January 2026 praca.gov.pl lists only the new ones. A former type A is now a permit to work for a Polish employer, type B is a permit tied to holding a specific function, and types C, D and E were merged into a single posting permit.
The employer. The work permit application must be submitted by the hiring company. As the employer, you remain the formal applicant. We prepare the application with you, file it as your representative and deal with the office until the decision.
If it happens, we read the decision, explain the reason and advise whether an appeal or a new application is the better route. Incomplete documentation is a common reason for refusal, which is why we check your documents before filing.