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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Oritabu: Poland Work Permit Fees Don Climb x4

Permitra Editorial

Immigration news & analysis13 July 20261 min read

By Aleksander Pankow, Founder and Director· Published 13 July 2026

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 don officially increase the state fees for work permit applications. This change affect everybody from outside the EU, including people applying from South Asia and Africa.

New Fee Structure:

Standard Work Permit (>3 months): E don move from 100 PLN to 400 PLN.
Short-term Permit (<3 months): E don move from 50 PLN to 200 PLN.
Delegated Workers: E don increase go 800 PLN.

What this means for you:

All new applications wey you submit through Massive Dynamic go carry these updated government charges. We advice make you use the faster digital submission route make you for avoid delay for the processing time.

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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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