This document is allowing a non-EU citizen to be employed in an industry dependent on the rhythm of the seasons based on a contract for a specified period and for specific employment. The list of activities considered as seasonal work is specified in the Regulation of the Minister of Family, Labour and Social Policy on subclasses of activity according to the Polish Classification of Activities (PKD).
Work
An authorisation issued by the competent Governor allowing a non-EU citizen to work legally in Poland, provided that her/his stay in Poland is legal. A work permit is issued at the employer's request. Learn more about the procedure.
A fixed term residence entitlement for the purpose of seasonal work is a temporary residence permit, which is granted when your aim of stay in Poland is to execute a seasonal work. Seasonal industries are defined by law. This permit is granted for the period of validity of the seasonal work permit and is issued by the local head of self-government (Starost). It entitles you to remain in Poland during its validity period.
A fixed term residence entitlement is a temporary residence permit, which is granted when the purpose of a foreigner's stay in Poland is to execute work as an officer, specialist in a branch or in a representative office of a parent employer whose registered office is located outside the European Union. The application for such a permit shall be submitted by the receiving unit in which the foreigner will perform work on the territory of Poland. Detailed information
Temporary residence permit/Fixed term residence entitlement to work in a highly qualified profession
A fixed term residence entitlement to work in a highly qualified profession is also called the “EU Blue Card”, a type temporary residence permit, which is granted when the purpose of your stay in Poland is to work in a profession requiring higher professional qualifications, e.g. tertiary education. This permit entitles you to stay in Poland and work for the employer under the conditions specified in the decision. Detailed information can be found on our website.
A fixed term residence and work entitlement is a temporary residence permit granted when your purpose of stay in Poland is to work. This permit entitles you to stay in Poland and work for the employer under the conditions specified in the decision. More information
It is a positive decision that brings the examination of your application for the legalization of stay/work permit issued in the form of a decision to an end.
It is an official form of expressing your objection to a provision, e.g. to return your application or to suspend the proceedings. You have 7 days from the date of receipt of your decision to lodge your complaint. You submit your complaint in writing with your signature. If your complaint is lodged within the 7 days’ time limit, the execution of the decision will be suspended.
It is a profession that by law requires specific professional qualifications, e.g. a lorry driver, a teacher, a doctor.
It is a putting of the examination of your application on hold, e.g. you may request it in case of leaving Poland for a few months. You can request to suspend the procedure and continue it after your return to Poland. In such a case you need to apply for suspension.
