Visas and documents • Poland

Poland visa based on a voivode’s work permit

If your employer has obtained a voivodeship work permit, check how it supports a D visa application. A multi-year permit does not create a “36-month visa”.

Procedure

D

Decision

Individual assessment

Reviewed

22.09.2026

Checks before you apply

Even when a work permit covers several years, a D visa is valid for no more than one year. The permit supports employment; the immigration document supports lawful stay. Check the employer, position and conditions, as changing jobs may require a new permit or another procedure.

Preparing your document file

Use this list for an initial review. Submission requires the current checklist from the relevant consulate or authority, taking account of nationality and country of residence.

  • Compare passport details and check your eligibility to apply in the chosen country.
  • Check the current form and requirements for photographs, translations and the submission method.
  • Work permit identifying the employer, job and validity period.
  • Evidence of the planned employment and confirmation that its stated basis remains valid.

Getting started with EUROWIZA

  1. Tell EUROWIZA your destination, purpose, nationality, country of lawful residence and intended dates.
  2. Clarify the available assistance and document list; agree on the service scope and price before paying.
  3. Compare the completed file with the official instructions. Keep appointment, payment and submission confirmations.

Planning time and costs

First check available appointments and the authority’s published processing times. Allow time to collect documents, obtain translations and address further requests. Confirm EUROWIZA service charges separately from government fees, insurance and other expenses. The competent authority decides the application; preparing documents does not guarantee issuance by a particular date.

Questions and answers

Does Poland issue a 36-month visa?

A national D visa is issued for a maximum of one year. A period of several years may relate to a different document, such as a work permit, but not the visa itself.

My work permit outlasts my visa. Can I stay?

A work permit does not extend your stay by itself. You need a separate lawful basis to continue staying before your permitted period ends.

Sources for current requirements

Editorial review: 22 September 2026. Open the relevant official link for current instructions before applying.

Your next step

Have questions about preparation? Reach EUROWIZA through our contact page. Contact EUROWIZA

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