Is Schengen National Visa type D is same as Resident Permit?

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A National D-Visa is not a residence permit

  • it allows for a visit longer that 3 months

A residence permit is treated as D-Visa insofar that it allows the holder to travel to other Schengen countries using the 90/180 rule.

Consulates generally do not issue residence permits.

A Consulate will issue a D-Visa based on their national laws

  • often also to take up residence

With a D-Visa you can enter the Schengen Area (if not geographicly restricted) at any port of entry and transit to the country that issued the visa.

Upvote:6

The US embassy in Poland states exactly who can enter Poland (emphasis mine):

Only the following categories of travelers will be allowed to enter:

  • Polish citizens
  • Citizens and residents of European Union countries who are transiting Poland en route to their place of residence or stay
  • Spouses and children of EU citizens and residents who are transiting Poland en route to their place of residence or stay
  • Foreigners who are spouses or children of Polish citizens or remain under the constant care of Polish citizens
  • Foreigners holding a Karta Polaka (ID card for those with a claim to Polish heritage through ancestry)
  • Persons with diplomatic status and members of their families
  • Foreigners who have the right of permanent or temporary residence in Poland
  • Foreigners who have the right to work in Poland
  • Foreigners who have work permits
  • Foreigners who drive a vehicle used to transport goods
  • Other particularly justified cases may be considered, but entry must be granted with the permission of the Chief of the Border Guard: https://www.strazgraniczna.pl/pl/kontakt/1946,Komenda-Glowna-Strazy-Granicznej.html

So since you have a work permit, you will be able to enter.

But since your questions is:

Is National Visa type D considered as resident permit or not?

I would say yes, but would not risk going to Poland only with that visa but would make sure I have something else that allows me to enter (like a work permit in your case).

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