Workers from Uzbekistan for jobs in Poland.
Recruitment, visas and work permits

No. Uzbek nationals need a visa, and a tourist visa never grants the right to work. Legal employment requires two documents: a type A work permit issued by the voivodeship office and a national D work visa issued by the Polish Embassy in Tashkent.

No. The simplified declaration route covers a short list of countries and Uzbekistan is not on it. Every candidate goes through the full procedure: a labour market test where required, a type A work permit and then a national D visa.

Realistically 3 to 5 months from signing the contract to the first day at work. The type A permit usually takes 4–8 weeks, and the least predictable element is the appointment at the Polish Embassy in Tashkent – registration goes through the e-konsulat system and slots are allocated by draw. For groups we overlap stages and plan arrivals in batches.

The Polish Embassy in Tashkent accepts applications only through e-konsulat registration, and appointment slots are drawn several times per week. The post does not work with visa centres or intermediaries, so no agency can buy a faster slot. We say this openly at the quotation stage, which is why our schedule shows a range rather than a single date.

In most cases yes – the county governor issues a statement confirming that local recruitment was unsuccessful. The exemption applies when the role is on the regional shortage occupation list. We check this before starting, because it drives the timeline.

Uzbek is the official language, but Russian remains widely used as a lingua franca, especially among candidates who worked in Russia or Kazakhstan. That is a real advantage in plants that already employ Ukrainian, Belarusian or Moldovan teams. English is less common and usually basic; some candidates return from contracts in South Korea. Language level is described in every candidate profile.

Not for professional driving. The driver must exchange the licence once the residence card is issued and complete initial qualification plus the code 95 entry. This is the longest element of driver recruitment, so we run it in parallel with legalisation.

Construction and finishing works, manufacturing, textile and garment production, warehousing and logistics, transport, plus agriculture and food processing. Uzbekistan has a strong construction tradition and a large cotton and textile sector, so candidate experience is genuine rather than declared.

They are moderate in practice. Uzbekistan is a secular state with moderate Islam, a strong work ethic and clear respect for hierarchy. Flexibility during Ramadan, pork-free meal options and clear rules from day one are enough. Polish winters are no challenge – the Uzbek climate is continental, with frosty winters and hot summers.

For unregulated occupations a sworn translation of certificates, diplomas and licences is enough. Formal recognition applies to regulated professions such as medical roles. Welding and operator qualifications are verified on documents. A practical test in Poland is available only as an optional paid add-on on client request.

Accommodation provided by the employer or the agency is the standard. We arrange the flight from Tashkent, Samarkand or Urgench, the airport transfer, housing that meets sanitary requirements, registration of residence, a PESEL number and a bank account. All of it is included in the quotation before the process starts.

A type A permit is usually issued for up to three years and can be extended. After arrival the worker can apply for a single permit for residence and work, which keeps the cooperation running without breaks in employment or a trip home for a new visa.

The budget always consists of the same items: official fees in Poland, the visa fee, translations and document legalisation, medical checks and insurance, flight and relocation, onboarding after arrival and the agency fee. We present an exact calculation for a specific role and headcount in the offer – with no hidden items.