Immigration FAQ

1. Polish Business Harbor visa (PBH)—1 year non-renewal visa, IT / New Tech for nationals of Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia and Azerbaijan
2. DEW — simplified work permit for nationals of Belarus, Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine
3. Work Permit – for all foreign nationals
4. Notification about entrustment of work - for Ukrainian nationals

1. Blue Card or TRP (Temporary Residence Permit for work)
2. ICT (InterCompany Transfer residence permit)
3. Visa D – for the purpose of work

Blue Card, ICT, TRP

1. Application preparation and submission online application: 2 -3 weeks*
2. Estimated processing time for biometrics appointment: 2-3 months
3. Estimated processing time for collection appointment after biometrics submission: 5-10 months (very much depends on the application city)
4. End to end processing time is 7 months minimum, with substantial possibility of delays

Approximately 2 – 3 weeks- depending on document availability

Timeline to obtain work authorization is up to 2-3 months depending on the permit type.

The initial residence permit is valid for up to 3 years.

1. Upon entering on PBH visa
2. Upon receipt of the DEW or Work Permit. The DEW and Work Pemit processes provide temporary/interim validity while the long-term Blue Card or TRP process is pending.

No

Proceedings might be expedited due to serious personal reasons, if those can be properly proved. This can help in arranging residence card collection slot. No extra fees are required.

 

1. Five years of uninterrupted stay in Poland
2. Understanding of language (language certificate)

1. Passport
2. Four passport photos
3. Employment contract
4. Proof of accommodation in Poland
5. Tax documents (PIT declaration, Certificate of no tax obligation)
6. University degrees
7. References of professional experience
8. Notification of termination of previous work (if applicable)
9. Any current Polish immigration documents (if applicable, i.e. change of status, etc.)

1. All documents made in a foreign language additionally require certified translation into Polish
2. Some documents may need apostille / legalization depending on the issuing country

1. Presence inside of Poland is strictly required on the day of the residence application
2. Residence application is submitted accordingly with applicant’s current place of living in Poland. Foreign national must apply accordingly to its residence place in Poland.

No, there is no pure sponsorship needed, but for the residence permit processing, some documents must be provided by the employer too

1. Employment contract
2. Payment of social / health insurance confirmation
3. Additional form (statutory template) proving conditions of work

If one stays in Poland, there is no process of renewing visa. Further right to stay is granted upon submission of residence permit application.

1. Spouses- depends on residence permit type
2. Partners- no
3. Children- depends on the residence permit type

In any case if one holds residence permit, work is possible on the basis of a separate work permit.

No, they are not recognized as legal dependents, but they can still receive residence permit together with principal.

No, they are not recognized as legal dependents, but they can still receive residence permit together with principal.

Yes, certain work and residence permit types must be canceled prior to final departure.

1. Current processing times are lengthy
2. Certain visa types may only be available to individuals of certain qualifications (i.e., IT, managerial, etc.)
3. It is a challenge to book appointments at current time