Poland
Warsaw
Visa complexity: Easy Work visa ≈ 60–90 daysCost −30% vs EU
Cost of living
Living costs in Warsaw
Indicative monthly costs (approx., EUR) — rent is a 1-bed city-centre flat. For guidance only.
€900
Rent · 1-bed, city centre
€9
Meal · inexpensive restaurant
€25
Transport · monthly pass
€240
Utilities · monthly
Eurostat price level index 2024: 70 (EU average = 100) — −30% vs EU. € figures reviewed 2026-06.
Healthcare
Health system & insurance
Public (NFZ)Insurance required
Employment-based NFZ contributions provide public cover; private clinics are widely used.
Visa options
Routes into Poland
Pick a route to see its processing time, fee and document checklist. Timings are indicative consular estimates.
🇵🇱 Type D National Visa + Work Permit (Type A/B)
Document checklist
- Passport
- Type A/B work permit issued by Voivode (employer applies)
- Labour market test waiver or PIP confirmation
- Employment contract / umowa o pracę
- Proof of accommodation in Poland
- Travel medical insurance (€30,000)
- Type D visa application via e-Konsulat
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