Poland work permits for Indian applicants: routes, salary thresholds and eligible professions

Quick answers

What is the Poland Work Permit Type A + National Visa D (A + D) and who is it for?

Employer applies to the regional office; you apply for the D visa in India. Key conditions: Labour-market test abolished June 2025; Pay at least minimum wage PLN 4,806 a month; Permit up to 3 years. Settlement: Long-term EU residence after 5 years.

What is the Poland Temporary Residence & Work Permit (TRC) and who is it for?

Single permit applied for in Poland once you are there. Key conditions: Up to 3 years; Employer-specific. Settlement: Long-term EU residence after 5 years.

What is the Poland EU Blue Card (BC) and who is it for?

Degree holders (or 5 years' experience) in skilled roles. Key conditions: Salary ≥ PLN 13,356 a month; Up to 3 years. Settlement: Long-term residence after 5 years in the EU.

What is the Poland Seasonal Permit Type S (S) and who is it for?

Agriculture, horticulture and tourism. Key conditions: Up to 9 months a year. Settlement: None.

Which professions can Indian applicants get a Poland work permit for in 2026?

Open now: HGV & bus drivers (EU licence conversion after arrival); Warehouse & logistics (largest employer of Indian workers); Construction (Single permit); Production & manufacturing lines (Single permit); Welders (Single permit); Hospitality & kitchen (Single permit); IT (EU Blue Card).

Can Zolt Link prepare the Poland work permit and visa if I already have a job offer?

Yes. With an offer letter and contract in hand, the employer's registration, the role and the salary are checked against the Poland permit rules, then the permit application and the visa file are prepared and lodged, with dependant visas planned alongside. Zolt Link prepares visa applications; it does not recruit workers for overseas employers.