Poland has a very big farming industry. Every year, thousands of foreign workers come to Poland to help with fruits, vegetables, and farm work. If you want a good seasonal job in Europe with good pay and legal papers, Poland is one of the best and fastest options. This guide explains everything in very simple English so anyone can understand how to get a Poland agriculture visa and start working.
What is the Poland Agriculture Visa?
The visa you need for farm work in Poland is connected to something called the Seasonal Work Permit (Type S). This is the main paper that allows you to work legally on Polish farms.
Understanding the Seasonal Work Permit (Type S)
- Purpose: This permit lets people from outside the European Union work in seasonal jobs. Most of these jobs are in agriculture (farming, picking fruits, working in greenhouses) and some in tourism.
- How long it lasts: Maximum 9 months in one calendar year (from January to December).
- Who gives it: The Polish employer applies for you at the local labour office (Poviat Labour Office).
Very Important: You cannot come to Poland first and then look for a job. Everything starts with the Polish farmer or company. They must offer you the job and start the permit process for you.
The 4-Step Apply Process for Foreign Workers
The whole process has two big parts: first the employer does their part, then you do your part. Here are the 4 easy steps:
Get the Job Offer and Employer Invitation
First, you need a real job offer from a Polish farm or company.
Common jobs:
- Fruit picker (strawberries, apples, blueberries, raspberries)
- Vegetable harvester
- Farm worker
- Greenhouse worker
- Packing worker
Popular areas for these jobs:
- Lubelskie
- Mazowieckie
- Wielkopolskie
- Małopolskie
The employer must go to their local labour office and apply for the Seasonal Work Permit (Type S) for you.
What the employer does:
- Fill the application
- Pay small fee
- Wait for the office to check
After checking, the labour office gives a paper called Certificate of Entry (sometimes called “wpis do rejestru”). This paper can come in 7–30 days.
The employer sends this Certificate to you by email or post. This is the most important paper for the next step.
Apply for the National Work Visa (Type D/05b)
Now you take that Certificate and apply for the real visa at the Polish Embassy or Consulate in your country (or at a VFS centre).
How to apply:
- Go to the website e-konsulat (Polish consulate online system)
- Choose “National visa – other” or “seasonal work”
- Fill the form online
- Print the form
- Book appointment
- Go in person with all documents
Main Documents You Must Bring:
- Your passport (valid minimum 3 months after you plan to leave Poland)
- Printed and signed visa application form
- 2 passport photos
- The Certificate of Entry from your employer (original or certified copy)
- Job contract or invitation letter from employer
- Proof of accommodation (usually given by employer – they give you place to stay)
- Travel health insurance (minimum 30,000 euro coverage, valid in all Europe)
- Proof you have enough money (sometimes bank statement)
- Visa fee payment receipt (usually 80–100 euro, depends on country)
The embassy can take 2 to 6 weeks to give the visa. Sometimes faster, sometimes longer – it depends on how many people are applying.
Enter Poland and Start Work
When you get the D/05b visa in your passport, you can buy ticket and fly to Poland.
After you arrive:
- The employer must go to the labour office and tell them “my worker has arrived”.
- They must do this within 120 days from the date of the Certificate.
After the employer informs the office, you can start working immediately – even before the final Type S permit paper is ready. This is legal and safe.
You will get good salary (usually paid weekly or monthly), free accommodation, and sometimes free food or transport.
Extension and Long-Term Stay
The seasonal permit is maximum 9 months in one year. If you want to stay longer or come again next year:
- Some workers change to Temporary Residence Permit (if the job becomes longer)
- Or you come back next season with new invitation
Many big farms give contracts for 6–9 months every year, so good workers can return many times.
Essential Seasonal Jobs and Best Timing
Poland needs workers at different times because different fruits and vegetables grow in different months.
| Crop / Work | Peak Months | Main Job |
|---|---|---|
| Strawberries | May – July | Fruit picker, sorting, packing |
| Cherries | June – July | Cherry picker on ladders |
| Raspberries | July – August | Berry picker |
| Blueberries | July – September | Hand picking |
| Apples & Pears | August – October | Apple picker, orchard work |
| Vegetables (cabbage, carrots, onions) | August – November | Field worker, harvesting |
| Greenhouse (tomatoes, cucumbers) | All year, peak March–October | Nursery worker, planting |
Best Tip: If you want to work 8–9 months non-stop, look for big companies or agencies in Lubelskie region. They grow many different fruits, so when one fruit finishes, another starts. Some workers stay from April to December!
Final Words
Poland agriculture visa is one of the easiest and fastest ways for people from Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe to work legally in Europe and earn good money. Thousands of people do it every year and come back again and again.
Always work only with registered employers or trusted agencies. Never pay big money to agents before you see real job contract and Certificate.
Good luck! Start contacting Polish farms today and harvest your bright future in Poland!
Disclaimer:
This guide is only for information. Rules can change. Always check the latest information on official Polish government websites (gov.pl, udsc.gov.pl) or contact the Polish Embassy in your country before you apply. Safe travels and good earnings!