Long-term work visa • Poland
Voivodeship Visa for 36 Months
(Work Permit from a Transport Company)
A Voivodeship Visa (Type D) is a national work visa that allows you to legally live and work in Poland for an extended period — up to 36 months.
Document type
Zezwolenie typ A
Validity
up to 36 months
Processing time
2–4 months
Target audience
Who this visa suits
Most often, this visa is required for international truck drivers (C/CE categories) but it can also be used by other professionals if the employer requires long-term authorization.
C/CE drivers
Truck and trailer drivers (categories C/CE).
Stable employment
Candidates seeking stable, long-term employment in Poland.
A career in transport
Workers planning to build a career in the transport sector.
Application process
The application step by step
Permit from the voivode
It is issued based on a work permit (Zezwolenie na pracę typ A), which is prepared by the Voivodeship Office at the request of your Polish employer.
6–12 weeksVisa at the consulate
With the permit, you apply for the type D visa at the consulate.
2–4 weeksKey Features
- The visa is tied to one specific employer.
- Changing the employer requires a new work permit.
- Maximum validity — 36 months, after which a new permit must be obtained.
Total time
2–4 months
Checklist
Required documents
From the candidate
- Passport valid for at least 3 years.
- Photo 3.5×4.5 cm.
- Completed D-type visa application form.
- Medical insurance covering the entire visa period (minimum €30,000).
- Proof of accommodation and financial means (if required by the consulate).
From the employer
- Original work permit issued by the Voivode (valid up to 36 months).
- Employment contract or job offer.
- Company registration details (KRS/CEIDG, NIP, REGON).
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