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The Polish government has increased state fees for work permit applications for all third-country nationals. The standard work permit for more than 3 months now costs 400 PLN instead of 100 PLN, and the short-term permit costs 200 PLN instead of 50 PLN. The fee for delegated workers is 800 PLN. New applications submitted through Permitra include the updated government charges.
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Poland Quadruples Work Permit Fees

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Immigration news & analysis1 min read

By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published

Founder and Director of Massive Dynamic Limited (Hong Kong Companies Registry no. 78076051), which has coordinated work and residence permits since 2024 across 15 jurisdictions.

Major Fee Increase for Polish Work Permits

The Polish government has officially increased state fees for work permit applications. This change affects all third-country nationals, including applicants from South Asia and Africa.

New Fee Structure

  • Standard Work Permit (>3 months): Increased from 100 PLN to 400 PLN.
  • Short-term Permit (<3 months): Increased from 50 PLN to 200 PLN.
  • Delegated Workers: Increased to 800 PLN.

What This Means for Applicants

All new applications submitted through Permitra will now include these updated government charges. We recommend the faster digital submission route to avoid further processing delays.

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Source: gov.pl

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Polish work permit cost after the increase?
The state fee for a standard work permit (over 3 months) increased from 100 PLN to 400 PLN. The short-term permit (under 3 months) increased from 50 PLN to 200 PLN.
What is the new fee for delegated workers in Poland?
The fee for delegated workers increased to 800 PLN.
Who is affected by the higher Polish work permit fees?
The change affects all third-country nationals, including applicants from South Asia and Africa.
Are the new government fees included in Permitra applications?
Yes. All new applications submitted through Permitra include the updated government charges.

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