Difference between Visa and work permit in Poland

Member since 28 June 2018

Tal confuseMember28 June 2018 09:09:51

Dear visa Exper,
I am currently working in Poland under the visa type "D" which is valid for one year.
If I resigned my聽 job will my visa still be valid or will it be canceled?
Looking forward to hear from you
Thanks

Mundis Active member

Member since 29 November 2016

MundisActive member28 June 2018 09:38:03

Hi

It will loose it's validity, but in practice people often use it till it's expireation, especially if you find another job asap and apply for new work permit and residence card.

To answer the question in the title:
Visa is only RESIDENCE (stay) legalization document. Work permit allows to work legally and it does not cover the right to stay. You must have both the right to stay and to work (if you come from a country from which it is required).