Poland is a member of the European Union and is also a part of the Schengen Area. Unlike yesteryear, better economic conditions in the recent past have gradually increased the prospectus of foreigners applying for Poland immigration.

Poland immigration for work is possible through five different types of work permits. However, the duration for which the work permit granted is fixed and for no longer than 3 years. The Voivode may extend it to 5 years on a special request.

• Type-A Foreigners are issued type-A work permits for Poland immigration if they serve a Polish employer operating within the territories of Poland.
• Type-B Immigration to Poland for foreigners on a type-B permit lasts for anywhere between 6 months to 12 months. Under this work permit, the employee must function within the management board.
• Type-C Foreigners are issued type-C permit for Poland immigration if they serve a non-Polish employer, but has been delegated for over 30 days to a facility being operated within Poland.
• Type-D Immigration to Poland for foreigners on a type-D permit is also possible if they are executing a particular service that is casual or temporary in nature.
• Type-E It is the rarest form of the work permit issued to foreigners and covers all other aspects of Poland immigration which does not fall under the type A-D work permits.