Hire Skilled Indian Workers for Poland
Poland faces a structural labour shortage of over a million foreign workers even as unemployment stays near record lows. Manpower First has been deploying skilled Indian workers internationally since 1987 — now sourcing and preparing Indian workers for Polish employers, alongside the employer's Type A work permit and the worker's National D visa.
Łącząc siłę roboczą Indii z potrzebami polskich pracodawców.Figures verified July 2026 against GUS (Polish Central Statistical Office) and government labour market sources.
Low Unemployment.
Deep Worker Shortage.
Niedobór pracowników to wyzwanie, które można rozwiązać.
Poland holds one of the European Union's lowest unemployment rates — yet employers across logistics, manufacturing, and construction cannot find enough workers. Youth emigration to Western Europe, an aging domestic workforce, and rapid economic growth have combined into a structural gap that local hiring alone cannot close.
Poland's own 2025–2030 labour market strategy assumes international workers must make up at least 12% of the national workforce going forward. India — with its large, English-capable, vocationally trained workforce — is one of the fastest-growing source markets filling that gap.
Logistics issues more foreign work permits than any other sector — roughly one in five — making it the most acute shortage sector in the country.
Source: Polish labour market analyses, 2026An 8% year-on-year increase, confirming international recruitment is now core business strategy, not a stopgap.
Source: careersinpoland.com, 2026Why Polish Employers Choose Indian Workers
Polish employers hire Indian workers through the standard Type A work permit — here's why they keep coming back.
Visa Channels in Delhi and Mumbai
Indian workers apply for their National D visa at the Polish Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai — two established channels, both within reach of Manpower First's Mumbai headquarters.
Deep Trade Experience
Decades of Indian export experience in warehousing, manufacturing, construction, and driving — the exact sectors driving Poland's shortage today.
Large, Ready Candidate Pool
Manpower First's pre-vetted database plus targeted open-market sourcing means shortlists ready in days, not months.
No Labour Market Test (Most Roles)
2025 reforms scrapped the requirement to prove no Polish candidate was available for most roles — a major speed-up for employers.
Deepening Diplomatic Ties
India and Poland became strategic partners in August 2024 and signed a Social Security Agreement for cross-border workers, which is awaiting entry into force.
English-Language Communication
Most warehouse, manufacturing, and construction roles require no prior Polish — on-site training and standardised processes make onboarding straightforward.
Where Poland Needs Indian Workers Most
Concentrated across Poland's logistics hubs — Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Łódź, and the Tri-City (Gdańsk-Gdynia-Sopot).
Poland's 35+ million square metres of warehouse space makes logistics the single largest source of foreign work permits in the country — roughly 20% of the total. Warehouse managers, forklift operators, pickers, and inventory controllers are in constant demand, particularly around Łódź, Poznań, and the German border corridor.
Manufacturing has grown significantly as companies shift supply chains away from Asia into Central Europe. Automotive components, electronics assembly, and food processing are the fastest-growing sub-sectors, all facing the long-term effects of youth emigration on the domestic labour pool.
Construction remains one of Poland's most persistent shortage occupations, per the government's own Occupational Barometer — spanning site supervisors, project managers, and skilled tradespeople across public and private developments.
Poland's Occupational Barometer names doctors and nursing among the most persistent structural shortages in the country. Caregiving and elderly-care roles are also increasingly filled through foreign recruitment as Poland's population ages. Nurses need their qualifications recognised in Poland and usually working Polish before they can practise.
Trained Hands. Verified Skills.
Fast Deployment.
Every candidate Manpower First presents for Poland undergoes role-specific screening — trade tests where applicable, document verification, and interview coordination — before your team ever sees a profile. Whether it's a welder for a construction site in Wrocław or a machine operator for a plant near Poznań, the vetting standard is the same.
Prosty proces, szybkie rezultaty — a simple process, delivering fast results for Polish employers.
How Indian Workers Are
Legally Hired in Poland
Hiring from India for Poland has two stages: the employer's work permit in Poland, then the worker's visa in India. Here is who applies, where, and how long each stage takes.
| Stage | Who Applies | Where | Typical Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Type A Work Permit | The employer | Regional voivode office (Urząd Wojewódzki), via praca.gov.pl. No Labour Market Test (Most Roles) | 1–3 months |
| 2. National D Work Visa | The worker, using the employer's permit | Polish Embassy, New Delhi, or Consulate General, Mumbai — appointments by electronic draw | 3–8 weeks |
Work permits and visas are granted by the Polish authorities. Manpower First sources and screens candidates, prepares the worker's documents and supports both stages. Verified September 2026.
From Your Brief to
Worker on Site — 8 Steps
A colour-coded guide to who handles what at every stage. Green = Manpower First Gold = Employer Grey = Shared
Brief & Role Definition
Tell us the role, how many workers, which city or region in Poland, and your target start date. We respond within 12 hours with an assessment and a realistic timeline.
Sourcing & Shortlisting
We search our pre-vetted Indian candidate database first, then run targeted open-market sourcing if your role's skills, location or volume go beyond it. Shortlisted profiles are submitted within 5–10 working days.
Interviews & Selection
We coordinate trade tests and video interviews. You choose your candidates and issue signed offer letters that meet Polish minimum wage requirements.
Type A Work Permit Application
You file the Type A work permit application with your regional voivode office (Urząd Wojewódzki) through the praca.gov.pl portal. We supply the worker documents your application needs.
Permit Decision
The voivode office decides on your application, usually within 1–3 months depending on the region. Meanwhile we keep your selected candidates ready and prepare their visa files.
National D Visa in India
Using your approved permit, the worker applies for a National D work visa at the Polish Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai. Appointments are allocated by electronic draw, and the decision takes 15–30 days. We prepare the file and guide the worker through each step.
Pre-Departure
Medical examination, police clearance certificate, pre-departure orientation and flight coordination for every worker.
Arrival & Registration
The worker arrives in Poland. You support residence registration (zameldowanie) and the Karta Pobytu where applicable. We stay in touch through the first months on site.
What Indian Workers Earn in Poland
Uczciwe wynagrodzenie, przejrzyste zasady.Statutory minimum wage: PLN 4,806 gross/month (effective January 2026). All figures below are gross monthly ranges.
| Role | Monthly Salary (PLN) | Permit (Employer Applies) |
|---|---|---|
| Warehouse Operative / Picker | PLN 4,806 – 6,500 | Type A |
| Machine Operator (Manufacturing) | PLN 5,500 – 8,500 | Type A |
| Construction Tradesman (Welder, Electrician) | PLN 5,500 – 9,000 | Type A |
| International Truck Driver | PLN 7,000 – 10,500 | Type A |
| Nurse / Elderly Care Assistant | PLN 5,000 – 7,500 | Type A |
Figures verified July 2026 against GUS and industry benchmarks. Employer-side ZUS social security contributions add approximately 19–22% on top of gross salary. Contact Manpower First for role-specific advice.
India and Poland Are
Deepening Ties
Poland doesn't yet have a formal government-to-government migration pact like Germany's — but the relationship is moving quickly, and employers benefit from every step.
Strategic Partnership
India and Poland raised their relationship to a strategic partnership during the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Poland in 45 years.
Social Security Agreement
The agreement has been signed and is awaiting entry into force. Once in effect, Indian workers in Poland will avoid paying social security contributions in both countries.
Labour Market Test Removed
Poland's new law on employing foreigners removed the labour market test for most roles, so employers no longer need to prove that no Polish candidate was available.
Potrzebujesz pracowników z Indii? Skontaktujemy się z Tobą w ciągu 12 godzin. Need workers from India? We'll respond to you within 12 hours.
Poland Recruitment — Employer FAQ
Odpowiedzi na Twoje pytania.For roles matching our pre-vetted database, a shortlist is typically ready within 5–10 working days. Full deployment usually takes 12–20 weeks from confirmed requirement to arrival. Most of that time is the employer's Type A work permit and the visa appointment in India.
There are two stages. First, the employer's Type A work permit is decided by the regional voivode office, which usually takes 1–3 months. Then the worker applies for a National D visa in India, where appointments are allocated by electronic draw and the decision takes 15–30 days. Manpower First prepares the worker's documents in parallel so no time is lost between the stages.
Manpower First handles sourcing, screening, trade tests, interview coordination, worker documents, visa file preparation and pre-departure orientation. The employer handles the employment contract, the Type A work permit application, accommodation where applicable, and residence registration on arrival. Work permits and visas are applied for by the employer and the worker and granted by the Polish authorities — Manpower First does not issue them.
Use the requirement form on this page, email info@manpowerfirst.com, or WhatsApp +91 99307 99837. Include the role, number of workers, city or region, and start date. We respond within 12 hours.
The employer applies for a Type A work permit at the regional voivode office through praca.gov.pl. Once it is granted, the worker applies for a National D work visa at the Polish Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai. Indian nationals are not eligible for Poland's simplified declaration route (Oświadczenie), which is limited to citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine.
The official timeframe is one month, or two months where the office needs to gather more evidence. In practice, decisions usually take 1–3 months depending on the voivodeship. A complete application with correct worker documents avoids most delays.
Work visa appointments are allocated by electronic draw: weekly at the Embassy in New Delhi and every two weeks at the Consulate General in Mumbai. After the application is submitted, the visa decision usually takes 15 days and can be extended to 30. Because slots are limited, appointment dates cannot be guaranteed.
Yes, for most roles. Since June 2025, employers no longer need to prove that no Polish candidate was available. Some regions keep restrictions for specific occupations, and the employer's voivode office confirms whether any apply to the role.
For degree-level roles that meet the salary threshold, the employer may choose to apply for an EU Blue Card instead. This is the employer's decision and application. Manpower First's role stays the same: sourcing, screening and preparing the candidate's documents.
At minimum, Poland's statutory wage of PLN 4,806 gross per month (from January 2026). Typical ranges: warehouse and logistics PLN 4,806–6,500; manufacturing PLN 5,500–8,500; construction PLN 5,500–9,000; drivers PLN 7,000–10,500; nursing and elderly care PLN 5,000–7,500. Manpower First briefs every employer before any offer letter is issued.
Logistics and warehousing, manufacturing, construction, transport and driving, hospitality, and nursing and elderly care. Logistics alone accounts for roughly 20% of all foreign work permits in Poland. Contact us if your sector isn't listed.
For most warehouse, manufacturing and construction roles, no — processes are standardised and training is provided on site. Nurses need their qualifications recognised in Poland and usually working Polish before they can practise. Customer-facing and senior technical roles usually expect working-level Polish or English.
There is no formal migration pact like India's agreement with Germany. However, India and Poland raised their relationship to a strategic partnership in August 2024 and signed a Social Security Agreement at the same time. The agreement has been signed but has not yet entered into force; once it does, Indian workers in Poland will avoid paying social security contributions in both countries.
Talk to Our Poland Desk
Employer enquiries only. Share your requirement and we'll respond within 12 hours with an assessment and a realistic timeline.
Poland's Workforce Gap Is India's Opportunity
1.29 million foreign workers and counting, and no labour market test for most roles. Start your Poland deployment with Manpower First — the overseas manpower recruitment agency India employers rely on since 1987.
Zacznijmy razem. Contact Our Poland DeskManpower First is a recruitment agency in India based in Mumbai, established in 1987. As an overseas manpower recruitment agency, we source and deploy skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers for employers in Poland, Germany, Croatia, Bosnia, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Israel, Japan and Mauritius. Contact info@manpowerfirst.com.
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