Moving to Poland for work – or hiring an employee from abroad – means dealing with the urząd wojewódzki, strict document rules, and processing times that change from city to city. One wrong form or a salary mismatch can cost you weeks. At Investya, we handle the entire legalization process for both companies hiring foreign employees and individuals – ensuring it is completed correctly from the first step.
Who we help
- Employers
- Individuals
- Families
- Students and graduates
Our legalization services
- PESEL number and address registration
- Work permits – types A, B, C, D, E
- Single permit – work + residence in one card
- Temporary and permanent residence cards
- EU Blue Card
- Employer's declaration (oświadczenie)
- Visa extensions and family reunification
Which work permit do you need?
| Type | For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | Employment with a Polish employer | Most common; up to 3 yrs; employer applies |
| B | Board & Proxy | For shareholders and company representatives |
| C/D/E | Delegated workers | Sent by a foreign employer |
| Declaration | UA, BY, AM, GE, MD | up to 24 months |
| Single permit | Most non-EU employees | Work + residence; up to 3 years |
Do you even need one? EU/EEA and Swiss citizens, permanent residents, long-term EU residents, spouses of Polish citizens, Pole's Card holders, and graduates of Polish universities (for 30 months) generally don't need a permit. Not sure? That's what the free consultation is for.
How the process works
- Free 30-minute consultation and situation analysis
- Advising and listing the required documents
- Supporting account creation, completion and application submission in MOS
- Preparing and reviewing your application
- Supporting with communication in case of any correspondence received from the Foreign Affairs and follow-ups with the Voivode Office
- Keeping you informed throughout the process until a decision is received
- Informing for picking up the card
Timelines & official fees
| Item | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Employer's declaration | ~7 business days | 100 PLN |
| Work permit | 1–3 months | 200 PLN |
| Temporary residence card | up to 3 years | 340–440 PLN |
| Plastic card | varies | 100 PLN |
Why Investya
- One point of contact – legalization + company formation + accounting + translations
- We are familiar with Polish administrative offices – fewer surprises and rejections
- Multilingual team – PL, EN
- Clients from 30+ countries
Frequently asked questions
Yes – if you applied for a Temporary residence card before your current status expired.
The employer. This is the most common mistake that causes delays.
4,666 PLN gross/month in 2026, While the EU Blue Card The minimum Salary is described as 150% of the average national wage from the previous year.
Notify the Foreign affairs about the loss of job.
In case of loss of job you have 1 month to apply for new temporary residence card , and 3 month for a blue card .