Poland Visa
Poland also extends this courtesy to a group of other nations, allowing them to enter Poland for 90 days without making a visa application. A Global visas migration consultant will be able to advise you as to whether applying for a visa for Poland is necessary for nationals of your country.
For all other countries which do not receive concessions or waivers from Polish immigration, applying for a Polish visa will be mandatory for those who wish to visit or immigrate to Poland for any length of time.
Global Visas can obtain visas and work permits for a constantly expanding range of destinations around the world and can secure entry clearance from a basic visit visa through to a longer-term study visa, marriage visa or working holiday visa. We can help you to apply for a USA visa, Canada visa or New Zealand visa and as a specialist immigration consultancy dealing in UK immigration and Australian immigration we can assist you with applications for visiting or moving to a new country at every stage of the process. Our team of specialist migration consultants and immigration lawyers can manage and monitor your application from beginning to end.
Types of Visa for Poland
In Poland, visas for tourists and business visit visas are often grouped together under the collective terms 'regular visas' and 'short stay visas'. Within this, a tourist visa can often be referred to as a travel visa, a visit visa, or a visitor visa, and a business visa is often called a business visit visa. To summarize, and avoid the potential for confusion, Polish visas for short stay excursions are issued in one of two categories, for either tourism or business. Although Poland is a signatory of the 1995 Schengen agreement, it has yet to implement the terms of the treaty and as a result, Schengen visas are not issued in Poland.
Polish visitor visas and visas for business share the same duration and neither permits its holder to engage in employment. However, the requirements for each are slightly different and are set out below.
Polish Tourist Visa
Polish tourist visas are issued to those who wish to enter Poland either for the purposes of tourism or to visit family and friends. The duration of these short-term permits is based on the applicant's requirements and the length of time granted can vary from 1 day to several weeks or more. However, the duration will not exceed 90 days. These permits are intended as a temporary immigration service and are issued with the obligation for the holder to return to their country of residence upon or before expiry.
Polish visit visa applications will require a range of documentation including, a travel itinerary, proof of sufficient funds and a valid passport.
Polish Business Visa
Polish business visas are designed for people requiring entry clearance for Poland in order to engage in business activities with the exception of entering employment. Holders of this temporary visa service may attend business meetings, conferences, or seminars however, they may not be paid during their stay in Poland.
In addition to the requirements for a Polish travel visa listed above, applications for business visit visas must also include a letter from the candidate's employer giving details of the purpose and duration of the trip. The letter must also commit the company to financial responsibility for the applicant. An additional letter of invitation from a Polish company will also be required.
Polish Work Permits
In Poland, work permit applications for those who wish to live and work in Poland follow an employer led process, which like a UK work permit involves a Polish employer applying on behalf of a prospective candidate. An application for a promissory decision is submitted, which if successful, leads to an application for a Polish work visa to the Polish consulate in the applicant's home country. Working visas for Poland are generally granted for an initial period of one year.
In Poland, work permit applications do not place specific requirements on the qualifications and experience required by applicants. However, as a general rule, the likelihood of working permits being granted will increase for applicants with higher qualifications. In Poland, work permits will require confirmation of a candidate's highest qualification and experience and some Polish language proficiency.
Spouse immigration and Dependent immigration
In Poland, immigration of the immediate family members of a Polish residence permit holder is not granted at the same time as the main applicant's clearance and applicants must undergo a two-year waiting period before becoming authorized to live in Poland. Foreign nationals in Poland on a permit for work must reside in Poland continuously for a minimum of two years before becoming eligible to sponsor family members who wish to relocate to Poland. Where an applicant is in a relationship with an unmarried partner, it will be necessary for the partner to apply entirely in his or her own right in order to begin living and working in Poland.
Processing Times and Fees
Processing times and fees are subject to change and can often be affected by various factors such as the nationality of the candidate. At present, a short stay permit will cost £26, £34, or £42 depending upon whether the permit is issued for single entry, double entry or multiple entries. Where applications are processed under the express service, an additional fee of £22 will be payable. Applications for short stay visas can often be processed within five working days, or where the express service is used, at the discretion of the consulate, one working day, however, once again, this figure depends upon the nationality of the applicant, and for nationals of some countries the process may take two weeks or more. A Global Visas immigration consultant will be able to discuss the fees and times involved for your country of residence. For longer-term Polish residency options such as permits for work, processing may take in excess of three months.
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