Seasonal Work Permits (Type S)

What is Seasonal Work and When Do You Need a Type S Permit?

A Seasonal Work Permit (Type S) is required when you want to hire a citizen from a country outside the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), and Switzerland for work that is seasonal in nature. According to regulations, this primarily includes sectors like:

• Agriculture (e.g., fruit and vegetable harvesting, help with animals, field work)
• Horticulture (e.g., plant care, nursery work)
• Tourism (e.g., work in hotels and gastronomy during the tourist season)

We can help you verify if the planned position qualifies as seasonal work under the regulations. Remember, it is your responsibility as the employer to obtain the appropriate permit for your prospective employee.

What Does the Process of Obtaining a Seasonal Work Permit for Your Employee Look Like?

The procedure requires your active participation and completion of several key steps. Our Law Firm can support you at every stage:

1. Submitting the Application: Your first step is to submit a complete application for a seasonal work permit to the District Labour Office (Powiatowy Urząd Pracy – PUP) relevant to your company’s registered address.
2. Verification and Document Issuance: The office verifies your application. Upon positive assessment, you will receive a certificate of application entry into the register (zaświadczenie o wpisie wniosku) or the seasonal work permit itself (if the foreigner already has a valid basis for stay in Poland).
3. Enabling Employee’s Arrival: You provide the obtained certificate to the foreigner. Based on this document, they can apply for a national visa (Type D) at the Polish consulate in their home country, allowing them to enter Poland and undertake seasonal work for your company. In specific cases, visa-free travel might also be possible.
4. Reporting Arrival and Commencing Work: Once the employee arrives in Poland, it is your duty to inform the District Labour Office, provide a copy of their residence document, and state their accommodation address. Only after completing these formalities can the foreigner legally start working (if only the certificate was issued initially).

Our Role: We will prepare the application for you, compile the necessary documents, represent you before the authorities, and ensure deadlines are met, allowing you to focus on running your business.

What Documents Do You Need to Prepare?

The list of required documents may vary slightly, but as an employer, you will typically need to provide:

• The completed application form for the work permit.
• Your company’s registration documents (e.g., KRS, CEIDG excerpt).
• A copy of the foreigner’s valid passport.
• Proof of payment of the application fee.
• A declaration of your (employer’s) criminal record status (in specific cases).
• Documents confirming accommodation arrangements for the employee (if applicable).

We will help you gather and verify all the necessary documentation.

For How Long Can You Employ a Seasonal Worker?

The Type S permit is issued for the period of seasonal work specified in your application, but no longer than 9 months within a calendar year. Remember that the permit is tied to your company and the specific terms of employment.

Why Entrust the Seasonal Worker Hiring Process to Us?

By partnering with our Law Firm, you gain:

• Legal Certainty: We ensure the hiring process complies with current regulations, minimising the risk of penalties or legal issues.
• Saving Your Time: We handle the entire procedure – from application preparation to communication with authorities.
• Experience and Efficiency: We specialise in immigration law for businesses. We know how to avoid errors and expedite formalities.
• Clarity: We explain complex legal matters in terms understandable to entrepreneurs.
• Peace of Mind: You can focus on growing your company, confident that the formalities are in good hands.