How to obtain and apply for a residence permit or permanent residence in Poland if you want to immigrate
Ways to obtain a residence permit and permanent residence in Poland
There are several ways to emigrate to Poland.
Moving with the Polish CardIf your grandparents or great-grandparents were Polish, then you have legal grounds to apply for the Polish Card. You also need to know the Polish language and history of Poland. You will need to pass an interview, and after that you will be able to move to Poland for free and obtain citizenship in a year. Moreover, Poland provides financial assistance to holders of the PC. More information:
https://immigrant.today/article/10761-karta-polaka.htm Working in PolandLocal authorities in the RP actively promote the influx of foreign labor force, contributing to the development of the local economy.
It is necessary to obtain a work permit, open a work visa, and most importantly, find an employer.
The main task of a foreign applicant is to find a Polish company that will agree to conclude an employment contract with a foreigner. It is the employer who handles the paperwork for obtaining a work permit in Poland for a foreign specialist. For some categories of persons, such a permit is not required. For example, for refugees, holders of the Polish Card, students of Polish universities, foreign language teachers. Anyone with a job in the RP and a stable income can obtain a residence permit. After 5 years with a residence permit, it is possible to apply for permanent residence permit. After 5 years of continuous residence, one can apply for citizenship.
Marriage to a Polish citizenA non-resident in a married couple is given permission to stay permanently, provided that special authorities have checked and confirmed the validity of the marriage. In case of detection of fraud, a non-citizen of Poland will face deportation and a ban on entering the country for up to 10 years.
Work for freelancers in creative professionsIf you are, for example, a programmer, designer, architect or artist, you can get a job in a so-called business incubator. Due to the fact that you have intellectual work, you can go for a reduced tax rate. This way you will get a residence permit for 3 years right away – this is a great option for IT specialists.
Business immigrationStarting a company. This option is only suitable for those who are ready to run a real business. A fake one will not work. Based on the company, a residence permit is usually granted for a year, sometimes for 2 years. And you need to show real turnover in order to extend the residence permit. More details about starting a business in Poland:
https://immigrant.today/article/11081-biznes-immigracija-v-polshu.htmPolish language coursesIf you do not know the language, you will not be able to find a well-paid job. The better you know Polish, the more you will earn, the cheaper you will be able to rent apartments, the better you will be able to adapt in society. Therefore, you can consider the option of going to Poland to study Polish at a language school.
Studying at a Polish universityA Polish university is a great way to start a new life or continue it. You can study in English, Polish, and in some universities even in Russian. A student receives a residence permit for the period of study, and after graduation, a foreigner has a year to find a job in Poland. After studying, you will most likely be able to find a well-paid job and stay in Poland. More details:
http://prosto.study/study-abroad/vyisshee-obrazovanie-v-polshe/
Vocational schoolIf you are 30, 40, 50, 60 years old, you are unlikely to go to university to study; however, you can still study. In Poland, there are vocational schools where adults study. Such institutions are something like a technical school. You can go to study to become a chef, massage therapist, travel agent, accountant. Often such education is free. More information on the information portal:
https://immigrant.today/article/11027-ubit-dvukh-zajcev-policealnaja-shkola-tekhnikum-vnzh-i-diplom-v-polshe.htm
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