Lithuania Work Permit

 An alien who intends to work legally in Lithuania must obtain a work permit and a national visa D.

An alien who wishes to work in Lithuania should first find an employer – Lithuanian company that would like to hire him/her. Once finding an employer, an alien shall apply on the issue of a work permit in the Republic of Lithuania and national visa D. 

Before submitting the documents for the issue of a work permit in Lithuania, the Labour Exchange of Lithuania must register a vacant position in the Lithuanian company. The vacant position shall be registered no less than 5 working days before the submission of documents for the issue of a work permit in Lithuania. During this period, citizens of Lithuania and permanent residents of Lithuania, meeting the employer's requirements, shall have the right to apply for the vacancy. If, during this period, the employer – Lithuanian company cannot find a suitable candidate for the vacancy, the alien may submit documents for the issue of a work permit in Lithuania to an alien.

The following basic requirements are set for an alien who intends to work in Lithuania:

1. An alien who intends to work in Lithuania shall have a qualification in an appropriate area, the qualification supporting documents (certificates on completion of courses, seminars, practical training, diplomas, etc.);

2. An alien must have at least 1 year of work experience within the last 2 years in an appropriate area and the supporting documents.

Place for the submission of documents for a work permit in Lithuania – a local labour exchange office.

In order to employ the alien under the employment contract, the following documents must be submitted to the Employment Service: 

An application; 

A copy of passport; 

Employer’s information on the alien’s qualification and at least one year of working experience according to his/her qualification within the last two years (the employer’s letter must contain the alien’s qualification, current and former workplaces, wherein the alien has worked under his/her qualification during the last 2 years, duration of working therein, and job title); 

The employer must make sure that the alien has documents approving his/her own qualification (diploma, certificate, etc.) and at least one year of working experience according to his/her qualification within the last two years (work book, certificate from the previous workplace). 

An obligation to employ the alien under the employment contract for a period not shorter than 6 (six) months and to pay the employee’s average wage, provided the company has more employees working the same job, for which a work permit of alien is being applied for; 

A copy of the payment order or a check for the issue of work permit. 

Foreign documents must be legalized or certified with an Apostille in accordance with the established procedure, unless otherwise provided for by other legislation. The translation into Lithuanian of documents drawn up not in Lithuanian must be confirmed by a signature of translator. Copies of documents must be approved by signature and stamp of the head of the company.

Time limits for the issuance of a work permit in Lithuania – up to 7 working days.

After the getting of a work permit in Lithuania, documents for the issue of a national visa D shall be submitted.

Place for the submission of documents for a national visa D – a diplomatic mission or a consular post of Lithuania abroad.

Time limits for the issuance of a national visa D – up to 15 days.

From 01 March 2019, new amendments to the Law on the Legal Status of Aliens regarding the issue of temporary residence permits for the aliens who arrive to work unqualified jobs under the employment contract have entered into force.

The aliens will no longer need to submit documents proving their qualificaton and working experience during the last two years. An obligation to submit documents confirming qualification shall remain only for highly skilled aliens who apply for the EU blue card.

If the alien’s profession is included into the list of the most in-demand professions in the Republic of Lithuania, then the alien or his/her employer must, together with an application to issue a residence permit, additionally submit the following:

- The mediation letter of the employer specifying information on the alien’s qualification, current and former workplaces, job position and duration therein, where the alien has worked according to his/her profession for the last 2 (two) years. The employer must ensure that the alien has documents approving his/her own qualification (diploma, certificate, etc.) and at least one year of working experience according to his/her qualification within the last two years. Moreover, the employer must submit an obligation to employ the alien under the employment contract for a period of at least 6 (six) months;

or:

- the mediation letter of the employer described hereinbefore, and the employment contract concluded for the period of at least 6 months.

Czech Republic Work Permit

 Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to be an employed worker in the Czech Republic? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay.

To become an employed worker in the territory of the Czech Republic, you must obtain the Employee Card. The Employee Card is a type of a long-term residence permit that entitles its holder to reside in the territory of the Czech Republic for more than three months and, concurrently, to work on the job position that the Employee Card is issued for.

Furthermore, it is possible to become an employed worker by gaining the Special Work Visa that is a special type of a visa for a stay of over 90 days (a long-term visa) which authorises its holder to stay and to be employed in the territory of the Czech Republic for a period no longer than one year. An issuing of this visa is enabled based on the regulation of the Government of the Czech Republic only according to the special conditions stated by the Law.

Last but not least, if you want to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic for the purpose of employment for a period no longer than 90 days, you are entitled to apply for the visa for a stay up to 90 days (a short-term visa) for the purpose of employment. Whilst the first two types of residence permits mentioned above are issued by the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic, the third one belongs under the competence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic.

The application for an issuing of the Employee Card has to be lodged in person at the Embassy of the Czech RepublicSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• abroad. A third-country national is entitled to lodge the application at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in the state of which he/she is a citizen, or that issued his/her travel document or in the state where a third-country national has a long-term or permanent residence permit. Compliance with this condition is waived for a third-country national who is a citizen of a state that belongs to the list of countries whose citizens are entitled to file the application at any Embassy of the Czech Republic abroad.

A third-country national who is already residing in the territory of the Czech Republic based on a long-term visa or a long-term residence permit for another purpose (i.e. different than employment) is entitled the lodge the application at the office of the Ministry of the Interior in the territory of the Czech Republic. In that case, he/she is entitled to lodge the application until the very end of validity of such residence permit.

The application for the Employee Card has to be filled in an official form where has to be stated the number of the job vacancy according to the Central Register of Job Vacancies that can be Filled by Holders of Employee Cards. This register works on the employment portal of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic.

Submission of the application for the Employee Card is charged with the administrative fee. As far as the applications submitted at the Embassy are concerned the administrative fee is equal to 5 000 CZK. Administrative fee should be paid generally in the foreign currency. In case of the application lodged in the territory of the Czech Republic administrative fee is equal to 2 500 CZK. The administrative fee has to be paid in the form of a revenue stamp(s) in that case.

Applying for the Special Work Visa

The application for issuing the Special Work Visa has to be lodged in person at the Embassy of the Czech RepublicSearch for available translations of the preceding linkEN••• abroad, provided that a government regulation was issued which allows a lodging of the applications. It is not possible to lodge this application in the territory of the Czech Republic anyway. The application has to be filled in an official form. Lodging the application for issuing the visa is charged with the administrative fee that is equal to 2 500 CZK.

To obtain the Employee Card, a third-country national must submit:

a valid travel document;

a document confirming availability of accommodation;

a photograph showing the current appearance of the applicant;

a contract of employment or an agreement of work activity;

documents proving the professional qualifications for performance of the desired job, if this condition follows from the nature of the employment or an internal agreement sets such a condition;

if required, an extract from the Penal Registry record and a document proving that he/she fulfilled the conditions set out by the interim measures of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic on the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases.

In case an employer of the applicant is a job agency and the applicant will be temporarily allocated by this job agency to another employer, it is necessary to submit also a document in which there will be stated his/her name, surname, citizenship, birthdate, birthplace and place of stay. There must be stated a kind of work that the applicant should do, place of work, the name of the employer and its registered office in this document as well.

To obtain the Special Work Visa a third-country national must submit:

a valid travel document;

a document on availability of accommodation;

a photograph showing the current appearance of the applicant;

a decision to permit employment, issued by the Public Employment Service of the Czech Republic pursuant to the Employment Act;

if required, an extract from the Penal Registry record and a document proving that he/she fulfilled the conditions set out by the interim measures of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic on the prevention of the spread of infectious diseases.

Further requirements

Originals or else officially authenticated copies of all of the attached documents must be submitted. Travel documents must be submitted in original. All submitted documents in foreign languages must be submitted in their original version and with an officially certified translation into the Czech language. The required attachments to the applications must not be older than 180 days, except for the travel documents and the photograph of the third-country national, provided that corresponds to his/her current appearance.

If a third-country national has applied for the Employee Card abroad and his/her application has been approved, the appropriate Embassy of the Czech Republic abroad will issue a visa for a stay of over 90 days for the purpose of collecting the Employee Card (D/VR) to his/her travel document. Similarly, if a third-country national has applied for the Special Work Visa and his/her application has been approved, the appropriate Embassy will issue a visa sticker.

Before a D/VR or a visa sticker issuing, a third-country national is required to present a medical travel insurance document and, upon request, proof of payment of the insurance premium. The applicant must present this document to the Embassy directly. Medical travel insurance must only be valid for the period from the date of entry into the territory of the Czech Republic until the time when public health insurance coverage will apply to him or her, pursuant to the Public Health Insurance Act - i.e. from the date on which the visa was issued until the start of employment.

Upon arrival in the Czech Republic, a third-country national whom will be issued D/VR has to visit an appropriate office of the Ministry of the Interior to provide biometric data that are necessary for production of his/her Employee Card. He/she will receive the “Certificate on Compliance with Conditions for Issue of an Employee Card” at the office of the Ministry. With this certificate, the applicant can be hired for employment and be employed from the date of issue of the certificate until the date of completion of the proceedings on the application (issuing of the biometric card).

Duration of validity of permits

The Employee Card is usually issued for the duration of the employment but not for more than 2 years, with an option to repeatedly extend its validity. For a job performed on an employment permit, the Employee Card may be issued to a third-country national for the validity of the employment permit.

The Special Work Visa can be issued with the validity not longer than one year.

Conditions for renewal

The validity of the Employee Card can be repeatedly extended, provided principally that the same conditions applicable to the issue of an employee card are met, and can be extended for the period for which

a contract of employment or an agreement of work activity has been entered into but not for more than 2 years. The application for

an extension of the validity of the Employee Card has to be lodged in the territory of the Czech Republic at the office of the Ministry of the Interior. A third-country citizen is entitled to lodge this application before the expiration of the validity of the previous Employee Card at the latest, but not sooner than 120 days before the expiration of its validity.

The validity of the Special Work Visa cannot be extended anyway.

Appeals

A third-country national can appeal a refusal to issue the Employee Card by requesting that the Ministry of the Interior reassess his/her application within 15 days of the original decision being delivered to him/her.

A special Commission at the Ministry of the Interior will examine and make a decision about the request.

Change of employment

A third-country national who resides in the territory of the Czech Republic based on the Employee Card is obliged to notify to the Department of Asylum and Migration Policy of the Ministry of the Interior a change of employer, change of the job or the situation he/she wants to be employed on additional job position at the same employer or additional employer.

All these changes (change of employer, change of the job, taking up employment in an additional job at the same employer or at another employer) must be notified at the office of the Ministry and

a notification has to be submitted on a special form.

Detailed information about a notification of these changes

Unemployment

In case a labour-law relation of a third-country national who is a holder of the Employee Card in the territory of the Czech Republic will be ended or revoked, a third-country national is entitled to find a new employer and to notify a change of his/her employer. If the change is notified after the end of the original labour-law relation, a notification must be submitted at the latest 60 days from the end of the relation. Otherwise, the validity of the Employee Card will be terminated according to the Law. A holder of the Employee Card who has a free access to the Labour Market has to notify the change at the latest 3 working days from the day of change.

In case a labour-law relation of a third-country national who is a holder of the Special Work Visa will be ended or revoked, a third-country national will not be entitled to change the employer and he/she will not be entitled to lodge any application for another residence permit in the territory of the Czech Republic.

Change of status

A third-country national who is a holder of a long-term residence permit in the territory of the Czech Republic (incl.the Employee Card) who intends to reside in the territory for another purpose than the one that he/she was granted the permit is obliged to apply to the Ministry of the Interior for a new long-term residence permit. If he/she intends to stay in the territory of the Czech Republic for the purpose of business (i.e. if

a third-country national intends to became a self-worker), it is possible to lodge the application if he/she has been living in the territory for longer than 5 years.

Detailed information about the change of the purpose of residence

A third-country national who is a holder of the Special Work Visa is not entitled to change the status of his/her residence in the territory of the Czech Republic.

Family members

Family members of a third-country national who is a holder of the Employee Card are entitled to apply to the Ministry of the Interior of the Czech Republic for issuing a long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification. If family members have not resided in the territory of the Czech Republic yet, the application must be lodged at the Embassy of the Czech Republic abroad. Family members who are entitled to lodge this application are specified by the Law.

Detailed information about a long-term residence permit for the purpose of family reunification

Family members of a third-country national who is a holder of the Employee Card or of the Special Work Visa are entitled to apply for a visa for a stay of over 90 days (a long-term visa) for the purpose of family as well. This application has to be lodged at the Embassy of the Czech Republic abroad.

Detailed information about a long-term visa for the purpose of family

Long-term residence status

The status of a long-term EU resident may be granted after five years of continuous residence in the Czech Republic, provided that a third-country national has not seriously disturbed public order or threatened public security in any Member State of the European Union. This status is generally granted simultaneously with a permanent residence permit, but may be granted at a later stage as well.

Work Visa

 For legal employment in Poland in most cases it is necessary to obtain “zezwolenie na prace dla cudzoziemca” (hereinafter, the Work Permit in Poland). This is a document confirming the decision of the Voivodeship on the admission of a foreigner to work. How to apply for a work permit in Poland quickly and without hassle? How and where to draw up a document? This will be easy with our company.

Why do you need a Poland work permit? 

Some foreigners mistakenly believe that obtaining a visa is sufficient for legal employment in Poland. This is a big mistake! Visa – permits entry to carry out activities in accordance with which it is issued. A work visa is one of the reasons for obtaining Poland Work Permit (zezwolenie na prace od wojewody), but not its replacement!

A work permit in Poland for foreigners can be obtained by persons who have:

Visas, with the exception of tourist visas, when they are issued for the purpose of obtaining asylum (when the case is in the process or initiated), the so-called temporary protection, visiting the country for humanitarian reasons, fulfilling obligations under interstate agreements or in the interests of the Polish state.

Schengen issued by another country in the zone.

Possessing a residence permit (with the exception of cases described in the following section).
The right of visa-free entry, implying the possibility of employment in accordance with an interstate agreement.

Information about Poland work permit

A work permit is a document that authorizes a foreigner to work legally in Poland. The permit indicates the company that entrusts the execution of work to the foreigner and the position or the type of work which the foreigner is to perform. The work is therefore regarded as legal only if the foreigner performs the work identified in the permit. This means that if the foreigner wants to change jobs (i.e. change employer and / or position and / or industry) in which he is employed, he has to obtain a new permit. However, there are some circumstances in which the permit remains valid despite a change in the circumstances for which it has been issued.

1 Year Poland work permit

Embassy will be issue you a “one year “Visa Type D / multiple entry, and its renewable further each year or applicable to apply PR with some reasonable bases.

Poland work permit package
Duration of stay 365/365
Expert consultation of visa specialists, assessment of the chances of obtaining a visa
Recommendations on the qualitative preparation of documents, filling in and printing out the questionnaire
The official invitation of the host country, certified by the Polish voivode
Instruction, verification and formation of the full package of documents
Required documents from applicants
Scan copy of valid Passport (ALL PAGES – Ministry of Labor needed)
Scan copy of High School diploma ( if any )
Complete Bio-data or CV with Living Address
Father, Mother Name: or Birth Certificate.

What delivery methods we use?

We use different delivery methods, depending on the shipping destination of your package and urgency.

Aramex is our preferred carrier, but you may also choose Federal Express (FedEx), DHL Express (DHL) or United Parcel Service (UPS). Expedited shipping options are also available for rush deliveries.

Before shipping we will send you scanned copies of all documents by email. Tracking code will be provided.

What payment methods do we accept?

Currently, you can pay using Paypal, Visa, MasterCard, and point-to-point cash transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram.

Process time
2-3 month 

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We are experts in hiring staff, applying for work visas in Poland and ensuring employees meet Polish work visa requirements with the correct documentation. Our team is trained to research the latest information on Polish visas and work permits and therefore, we created a guide to introduce you to the rules and requirements. This guide highlights the complexities of obtaining the necessary documentation. 

What Types of Work Visas, and Permits for Poland are there?

Citizens of the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland have ‘free movement of persons’ entering, living, and looking for employment in Poland. They do not require entry visas or work permits. They can stay for three months with just their EU passports or ID card. After this, they must register with the ‘voivodship’ (state or province) where they live for a temporary residence permit for up to three years. This is an easy process with no charge.

Third Country Nationals (TCNs) to visit, holiday or for unpaid business purposes who are not visa-exempt, must apply for:

• Schengen C Visa gives them a 90-day stay in a six-month period
• For stays of more than three months, a National D Visa is required

Generally, all TCNs who wish to enter Poland for employment, require a work permit. There are a few exceptions related to scientific research. 

Also, some countries have an agreement with Poland allowing for an Employer’s Declaration of Entrusting Work to a Foreigner’ rather than a work permit, such as the Ukraine, Russia, Armenia, Moldova, Belarus and Georgia. 

Conditions include: 

• For six months in a 12-month period
• Employers make a ‘written declaration’ to provide the employees with work
• The declaration has to be posted in Poland’s Labor Office

They have up to 90 days visa free, after which they must apply for the appropriate visa or temporary residence permit for the length of their stay.

All other TCN citizens require a work permit which is applied for by the employer at the ‘voivodship’ (state or province) they will work and live. The employer pays for the permit and must give a copy to the employee on acceptance.

Main Work Permits

• Type A is the standard permit for foreigners who have been offered a job by Polish employers
• Type B is for a board member residing in Poland for six out of 12 months
• Type C is for ‘intracompany’ transfers sent to a branch of non-Polish employer for more than 30 days
• Type D is for employees sent to non-Polish employers to perform a service
• Type E for employees working with non-Polish employer sent to Poland (intracompany) for longer than three months
• Freelance / Entrepreneur permit for the self employed
• EU Blue Card which is a combined work permit (A Type) and residence permit for highly skilled and qualified workers or professionals with five years’ experience

As well as the work permit which gives permission for employment, TCNs also require a National D Visa to enter and stay in Poland legally. This can be applied for in the home country from a local Polish Embassy or Consulate or their official representative. A Residence Permit can be applied for when arriving in Poland.

Note:
Work permits are issued on the basis of:

• A specific employer
• A particular job position
• A designated period of employment

So be careful, you may need to apply for a new work permit if there is a change of employer and if all documents are rendered invalid by the move.

Being illegal in Poland can bring fines and sanctions for both employee and employer. Reasons include:

• Not having the relevant visa or residence card to live in Poland even though employees may have a work permit
• Performing work that is not specified in the work permit or not having a work permit
• Being employed with documentation which does not cover paid employment

Fines up to PLN 5,000 (€1,103, US$1,264) for individuals and expulsion from Poland and the Schengen area for three years can apply. Employers must cover all costs relating to the expulsion of employees PLUS fines which can be excessive if the employee was asked to work illegally.

TCNs seeking employment – from outside of Poland

• A job offer is required with initial contract detailing working conditions, salary, start date etc. However, the position should have been offered first to Polish/EU/EEA nationals (Labor Market Test) through the local labor office or the European Job Bank (EURES). This needs to have been verified before the employer can apply for the work permit for a TCN. Exceptions apply if their occupation is on a skill shortage list
• The employer applies and pays for the work permit. This is the legal permission to work in Poland. It is typically the standard Type A permit or Type C/E for intracompany transfers
• A National D Visa is also legally required by employees to enter and live in Poland. This D Visa can be applied for when the ‘voivodship’ (state or province) to which the employer has issued an employment application, sends an invitation to the employee
• The employer must ensure that the Visa or Residence Permit are legally correct and keeps a copy
• The contract needs to be concluded before the employee starts work. Failure results in a fine of PLN 3,000 (€662, US$758). Type of contract determines if employees are covered by the Labor Code. Employment contracts are covered but civil contracts are not e.g., task contract, agency contract or contract of mandate (for a determined period) are covered by the Civil Code
• Employees are legally entitled to a copy of the contract in a language which they are familiar with and is provided by the employer
• Within four days of entering Poland, the employee must register at the ‘voivodship’ where he lives and works
• Within seven days of the contract being signed, the employer must register the employee with the social security and health insurance authorities, so the employees are covered for health care as well as benefits and entitlements
• After entering Poland, a residence permit can be applied for during the legal stay (i.e., documents are still valid) at the ‘voivodship’

For foreign employees already in Poland

These employees can apply for a combined Temporary Residence and Work Permit or an EU Blue Card, also known as a “Temporary Residence Permit for the purpose of highly qualified employment”. This permit allows foreign nationals to live and work in Poland. Certain conditions and documents are required when applying.