Poland is a very safe and good country for immigrants. Located in Central Europe, it is bordered with the Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, Ukraine, Belarus and Lithuania. It is the ninth largest country in the whole of Europe. It can also be said that Poland is Europe’s least multicultural society and fast becoming a hub for a fresh flood of visitors.
The European nation suffered greatly during the World War II, but in spite of the vast destruction, the country had to face during the war, it has managed to preserve much of its cultural heritage. As the communist period ended Poland has managed to achieve a high ranking on the Human Development Index (HDI) and has developed a strong economy. In fact, its economy is regarded as to be the healthiest economy among Post Communist countries, even as it is the fastest growing economy in European Union (EU).
The nation has fast become popular and today due to numerous compelling reasons it has become a hot immigration destination worldwide, and more and more people want to make Poland their second home. The main reason why Poland is Europe’s least multicultural society and is becoming a hub for a fresh flood of visitors is its geographical location that proffers an easy entry in Europe. A key member of the EU, Poland is an ideal country, especially for those prospective immigrants who dream of settling in Europe some day.
Being a Schengen state, it provides easy entry to many other Schengen allies, such as Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Successful immigrants to Poland are eligible to travel to any of the above mentioned country, for a maximum period of Ninety (90) days, without having to obtain any additional visa.
If you intend to visit Poland, you may apply for short term or long term visa, and if you want to live and work in the country, you may submit an application for work visa. The Poland entry visa is valid for one time, two times or multiple times entry. The visitor visa is short term visa and valid for three months and the long term visa is valid for twelve months.
To work in the nation, you are required to apply for residence permit, by submitting a ‘work promise certificate’ issued by the ‘local labor office’ in the country. Successful applicants will get a one year residence permit with a possibility of further extension.
The nation does not recognize dual citizenship and it is possible to apply for Poland Citizenship once an immigrant has lived in Poland as a permanent resident for five years. However, Polish Citizenship is also granted on the basis of marriage, birth and descent.
Poland Permit–Time Required
Usually, the visa processing set time duration is 15 days which may further extend to thirty days. But, an express visa, after completion of all formalities, can be issued within just 24 hours.
