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Uganda → Poland · 2026

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.

Recruitment comes first A genuine Poland work route starts with a real vacancy and candidate selection, not with payment for a visa.
Work permit: employer side MaViAl files the Polish work-permit application electronically through praca.gov.pl.
Visa: personal submission in Nairobi Register through e-Konsulat, wait for appointment allocation and appear personally with the original work permit.

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.

Stage 1 · Recruitment

1. Create your CV and apply for a real job

Create your CVComplete the recruitment profile at openingshub.com/cv/ with exact employment dates, skills, education and current contact details.
Candidate reviewMaViAl checks your profile against current vacancies and the actual requirements of the position.
Employment basisIf selected, the employer confirms the position, workplace, remuneration and intended employment period.
Stage 2 · Poland

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.

Stage 3 · e-Konsulat

3. Register the work-visa application

Open e-KonsulatSelect the Embassy of Poland in Nairobi, then “National visa – register form” and “National visa – work”.
Enter authentic dataPassport details and information about the document entitling you to work in Poland must match your supporting documents exactly.
Complete the full form within 48 hoursAfter successful verification, you receive an email link. The full application must be completed within 48 hours or the registration is cancelled.
Wait for appointment allocationIf verified registrations exceed the available appointment capacity, dates are allocated by electronic draw. Unselected registrations move into the next draw.
Stage 4 · Kenya

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.

No Kenya eTA for Ugandan citizens: Uganda is an East African Community partner state and Ugandan citizens are exempt from Kenya's eTA requirement for stays of up to 180 days.
Carry a valid travel document accepted for entry into Kenya and for the Polish visa application.
Plan enough time in Nairobi for the visa appointment and later passport collection or authorised collection.
Check current Kenyan entry rules before travel because border requirements can change independently of the Polish visa procedure.

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 Section
Embassy 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:

Tuesday: 09:30–12:30
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

Valid passport and a clear copy of the personal-data page.
Accurate CV with exact employment dates, positions, duties, skills and education.
Work-experience evidence such as employer references or employment certificates.
Education and vocational certificates relevant to the offered position.
Professional licence or regulated-profession evidence where legally required.

What the employer-side case uses

Passport details of the foreign national.
Qualification evidence where the occupation has formal legal requirements.
Consistent job conditions: the position, workplace and employment conditions must match the real offer.
Polish translation where required: foreign-language evidence used in the Polish administrative proceeding may require a sworn Polish translation.
Employer filing: MaViAl submits electronically through praca.gov.pl; the candidate does not submit the employer's permit application at the Embassy.

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.

Official

National D visa application

€200

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.

Insurance

Minimum coverage

€30,000

This is the minimum required insurance coverage, not the cost of the insurance policy.

Optional

MaViAl document support

€764

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.

RecruitmentDepends on vacancy and selection
Creating a CV does not guarantee employment. The process continues only after selection for a suitable position.
Polish work permitNo universal guaranteed duration
MaViAl files electronically through praca.gov.pl. Actual processing depends on the competent Voivode, completeness of the case and any requests for additional evidence.
e-Konsulat preparationRegister at least 2 months ahead where possible
The Embassy recommends registering for a visa appointment at least two months in advance because available appointments can be booked quickly.
Full application after verification48 hours
Once the preliminary work-visa registration is successfully verified, complete the full form within 48 hours or the registration is cancelled.
Appointment allocationDepends on available capacity
If verified applications exceed available slots, dates are assigned through electronic drawing. Unselected registrations continue into the next draw.
Visa decision15 working days normally
The standard decision period runs from payment of the visa application fee.
Detailed examinationUp to 30 days
If the documents need closer examination, the consideration period may be extended.
Urgent justified casePossible in 3 working days
The official D-visa page allows a shorter decision period in urgent and justified cases.
Reconsideration after refusal14 days
A reconsideration request must be filed within 14 days of delivery of the refusal. The official reconsideration fee is €200.

Where and how to submit each part

Recruitment

OpeningsHub CV

Create the recruitment profile online. This is the first step if you want to work for MaViAl.

Employer

Polish work permit

MaViAl submits the employer-side work-permit application electronically to the competent Polish authority.

Candidate

National D work visa

Register through e-Konsulat, travel to Nairobi and submit the complete application personally at the Polish Consular Section.

Who controls each stage?

MaViAl: recruitment decisions, job offer and Polish employer-side documentation.
Voivode: decision on the Polish work permit.
e-Konsulat: work-visa registration and appointment allocation process.
Kenyan immigration: admission to Kenya for the Nairobi trip.
Polish consul: final national D visa decision.
Border Guard: final admission into Poland.

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.

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