Poland work visa from Uganda: Nairobi process, work permit, documents, costs and timelines
MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is a direct employer in Poland. Start with recruitment by creating your CV. If you are selected for a suitable vacancy, MaViAl handles the Polish employer-side work-authorisation stage. Uganda is within the territorial competence of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi, so the candidate completes the separate national D work-visa procedure through e-Konsulat and submits the application personally in Nairobi.
Step-by-step: how a Ugandan candidate gets a Poland work visa
Recruitment, the Polish work permit, e-Konsulat appointment allocation and the national D visa are separate stages.
2. MaViAl applies for the Polish work permit
The Polish employer is the party to the work-permit proceeding. MaViAl submits the work-permit application and attachments only electronically through praca.gov.pl to the competent Voivode.
The former term “Type A work permit” remains a familiar search phrase, but the current procedure uses updated electronic work-permit forms.
Important: the work permit is not the visa. It is employer-side authorisation and later becomes one of the core documents for the national D work-visa application.
3. Register the work-visa application
4. Prepare the trip from Uganda to Nairobi
The Polish visa application must be submitted in Nairobi, so the candidate must travel from Uganda to Kenya for the appointment.
5. Submit personally in Nairobi
The national D visa application must be submitted in person. Applications sent by fax, regular mail or email are not accepted.
Consular SectionEmbassy of the Republic of Poland
58 Red Hill Road (off Limuru Road)
P.O. Box 352, 00621 Nairobi, Kenya
6. Current Consular Section hours
National visa applications are currently accepted on:
Wednesday: 09:30–12:30
Thursday: 09:30–12:30
Passport collection is currently possible Tuesday–Thursday from 13:00–14:00 without a separate appointment.
Documents the candidate should prepare for recruitment and the Polish work-permit stage
The exact employer-side set depends on the occupation, but these documents should be prepared before MaViAl files the work-permit case.
Core candidate file
What the employer-side case uses
Complete document checklist for a Poland national D work visa in Nairobi
Prepare the full general D-visa set plus the additional documents specifically required for employment.
Application, photo and passport
- e-Konsulat national visa application, completed online, printed and signed.
- 1 colour photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background, taken within the last 6 months, with the face covering 70–80% of the image.
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after the expected return date and containing at least 2 blank visa pages.
- Copy of the passport page containing personal data and the photograph.
- Copy of an identity or residence document confirming legal residence within the consular district.
Insurance, funds, accommodation and travel
- Health insurance under the applicable Polish rules or travel medical insurance with minimum coverage of €30,000.
- The insurance must be valid for the entire planned stay in Poland and cover medical return travel, urgent medical assistance, emergency hospital treatment and death-related costs.
- Proof of sufficient means of subsistence in the form accepted by the mission.
- Proof of accommodation, such as an official invitation, hotel booking or reservation.
- Copy of the flight reservation for the planned journey to the Schengen area and return to the place of departure.
Documents specifically for work
- Original Polish work permit and one photocopy.
- Job offer or employment contract and one photocopy stating job title, wages and working conditions.
- Proof that the applicant meets the job requirements, such as employment references describing previous duties.
- Copies of relevant education certificates.
- Proof of professional qualifications required for the offered position.
Do not rely on the work permit alone. The Embassy explicitly states that obtaining a Polish work permit does not automatically mean a national work visa will be issued. The consul may request additional documents or an interview.
Costs shown only in euros
Official consular charges are separate from optional commercial document support.
National D visa application
The official fee is paid in cash at the Embassy counter when submitting the application and is non-refundable regardless of the consul's decision.
Minimum coverage
This is the minimum required insurance coverage, not the cost of the insurance policy.
MaViAl document support
Optional support after candidate selection. It is not payment for recruitment, a vacancy, a work permit, an appointment or a positive visa decision.
Embassy warning: the Polish Embassy in Nairobi states that it does not cooperate with visa intermediaries and does not recommend their services. Third-party document preparation cannot influence the consul's decision.
How long each stage can take
There is no single guaranteed end-to-end processing time because recruitment, work authorisation, e-Konsulat appointment allocation and visa examination are separate stages.
Where and how to submit each part
OpeningsHub CV
Create the recruitment profile online. This is the first step if you want to work for MaViAl.
Polish work permit
MaViAl submits the employer-side work-permit application electronically to the competent Polish authority.
National D work visa
Register through e-Konsulat, travel to Nairobi and submit the complete application personally at the Polish Consular Section.
Official sources to check before submission
Visa appointment schedules and entry rules can change. Verify the current official instructions immediately before registering or travelling.
Who controls each stage?
Frequently asked questions
How do I start if I want to work for MaViAl in Poland?
Create your recruitment CV at openingshub.com/cv/. MaViAl Sp. z o.o. is a direct employer in Poland. The work-permit stage starts after selection for a suitable vacancy.
How much is the optional MaViAl document-support service?
The optional candidate document-support service is €764. It is separate from recruitment and does not purchase or guarantee employment, a work permit, an appointment or a visa decision.
Where does a Ugandan citizen submit the Poland work visa?
Uganda is within the territorial competence of the Embassy of Poland in Nairobi. Submit the national D application personally at 58 Red Hill Road, off Limuru Road, Nairobi, after the e-Konsulat work-visa registration process.
Do Ugandan citizens need a Kenya eTA to travel to the appointment?
Ugandan citizens are exempt from Kenya's eTA requirement as citizens of an East African Community partner state for visits of up to 180 days, subject to current border rules and admissibility.
How are Nairobi work-visa appointments allocated?
Register through e-Konsulat using “National visa – work”. After successful preliminary verification, complete the full application within 48 hours. If verified registrations exceed available places, appointment dates are allocated by electronic draw and unselected registrations move to the next draw.
How much is the official national D visa fee?
The current official fee is €200, paid in cash at the Embassy counter when the application is submitted.
Which documents are specifically required for a work-purpose visa?
The Nairobi checklist requires the original Polish work permit and a copy, a job offer or employment contract stating the job title, wages and working conditions, and proof that the applicant meets the job requirements through experience, education or professional qualifications.
What medical insurance is required?
Travel medical insurance must be valid for the full planned stay in Poland and provide at least €30,000 of coverage, unless the applicant presents accepted Polish health-insurance coverage.
How long does the visa decision take?
The standard period is 15 working days from payment of the application fee. Detailed examination can extend the process to 30 days. In urgent and justified cases a decision can be made in 3 working days.
Does the Embassy work with visa intermediaries?
No. The Embassy in Nairobi states that it does not cooperate with intermediaries in accepting and processing visa applications and does not recommend using their services. Third-party document preparation cannot influence the visa decision.
Is the former “Type A work permit” the same as the national D visa?
No. The former Type A label refers to employer-side employment authorisation. A national D visa is a separate consular document.
Ready to start recruitment for work in Poland?
Create a complete CV first. MaViAl can then assess you for current positions before any work-permit or visa stage.