D-type national visa - work
Who it's for: People who have a job or work permit in Poland and apply for a national visa at a Polish mission abroad.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Job offer needed: Yes
- Decision time: 15 days
What the official pages say
2 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Job offer neededYesOfficial wording
“A foreigner will be issued a visa on the basis of a work permit, a certificate on the entry of an application for a seasonal work permit in the register of applications, or an employer’s declaration on entrusting work to a foreigner, entered in the register of declarations by the district employment office.”
Decision time15 daysOfficial wording
“A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days from the date of submission of the application, unless the application has been declared inadmissible.”
We have not yet recorded: Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Money to show; Main fee; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
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