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Moving to Poland
Moving to another country is a responsible and decisive step. On the one hand, it opens up new horizons, on the other hand, it forces you to step out of your comfort zone. It is necessary to consider many factors at the same time. Firstly, choose the country you want to move to, decide what you want to do there, take into account the standard of living in the country, and know at least a little of the language. Before leaving, it is best to contact the "hotline for safe departure and stay abroad and combating human trafficking" 8-801-201-5555, 113 "Business Women's Club". Hotline staff know many of the nuances that you may encounter if you are planning to move.
Andrei has been considering moving to Poland for several years. In Belarus, he held a fairly high position, earned a good salary, but wanted more: to change his environment, increase his income. He had been to Poland many times, long before moving. He went shopping and just for tourism. The country attracted him. In addition, Andrei had a Polish card, and later the man obtained a residence permit, which opened up great opportunities for him: when looking for a job, he did not need to apply for a work visa.
Andrei planned to move with his wife, especially since Anya was not against such a decision. Despite the fact that the girl did not know Polish well and had no idea what she would do in the capital of Poland, she trusted her husband. However, the girl went to Poland on a regular tourist visa.
The young couple first lived in an apartment with Ukrainians. They rented a separate room in an apartment away from the center of Warsaw and paid 1200 zloty for it. It was not the best period in their lives. But for the sake of economy, they had to wait it out. Andrei worked as a taxi driver. First, in someone else's car, then in his own. Having gained some financial stability, he rented an apartment. Now the couple pays 2000 zloty for a separate apartment. In the center of Warsaw, a two-bedroom apartment costs about 3000-3500 zloty, plus utilities and Internet services.
Anya was not looking for a job. Firstly, she was on a tourist visa that prohibited employment. Secondly, she didn't know the language. Thirdly, there were new conditions that the girl still had to get used to. Her husband didn't insist. He was quite content that after a hard day at work, a well-groomed, unburdened wife would be waiting for him at home: with a warm dinner and a desire to listen to his difficult working day. After some time, Anya still decided to sign up for short-term Polish language courses at a language school in Warsaw. The girl was lucky to get into free classes. She didn't want to linger as a housewife. In addition, knowing the language opens up prospects in finding a job. «Having a tourist visa, we applied for a temporary residence permit based on my husband's permanent residence permit. I was denied a temporary residence permit because my husband could not confirm his official income.
«I had to leave for home within 30 days, since after being denied a temporary residence permit, I had the right to stay in Poland only for such a period of time. If I violated the сроки for leaving the country, I would face deportation. It was also possible to file an appeal within 14 days after the negative decision, which we did. The сроки for consideration of appeals are delayed up to a year or more. Thus, I can legally stay in Poland and wait for the decision on the appeal. At the same time, there were big disadvantages: until my application is considered, I cannot go to Belarus, and I cannot work».
Currently, Anya and Andrey live in Warsaw. The man still works as a taxi driver, and Anya is waiting for a decision. If the girl goes home before the appeal is considered, she will need to apply for a new visa to re-enter Poland. The process of obtaining a visa may take a long time, or the rules for entering Poland may change due to the second wave of coronavirus infection.
This couple went to live in Poland without thinking through their route too well. The girl, being in Belarus, could improve her Polish and find a job in Poland, apply for a work visa instead of a tourist visa. Later, having a constant legal income, apply to the Department for Alien Affairs, apply for a temporary residence permit, and then a permanent residence permit. In the current situation, the decision on the appeal may be negative for Anna, which will entail a return to Belarus.
If the young people had contacted the «hotline for safe departure and stay abroad» before moving and received immigration advice to Poland, many issues would have been resolved automatically.
Starting from scratch is interesting, but labor-intensive. Therefore, if you are planning a move, it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with information about the migration laws of the country you are going to in advance.
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