Poland Visa for Indians is now easier – New Job and Study Opportunities
It is now going to be easier than before to get a Poland visa for Indian students and workers. The Polish government is going to implement a new IT system, which will eliminate the role of middlemen in visa appointments.
Under this new system, only genuine applicants will be able to schedule visa appointments, which will stop the brokering of appointment slots.
New visa system will be implemented in India, Philippines and Uzbekistan
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Poland, this new system will be implemented first in countries like India, Philippines and Uzbekistan. Under this, biometric verification (fingerprint and facial recognition) will be mandatory for visa appointment booking.
Job and Study Opportunities in Poland for Indians
Types of Work Visas in Poland
There are different types of work visas available for Indian citizens to work in Poland
Work Permit (Type A) – If you are going to work for a Polish company.
Work Permit (Type B) – If you are a board member of a Polish company and are going to work for more than 6 months.
Work Permit (Type C or E) – If you are temporarily sent to Poland by a foreign company.
Business Visa (Schengen Visa C or D) – If you want to visit Poland for business purposes.
Freelance/Entrepreneur Visa (Temporary Residence Card) – If you want to start your own business or freelance work in Poland.
Eligibility Criteria for Work Visa
Labour Market Test – For a work visa, the Polish employer must first prove that there are no local (Polish or EU citizen) workers available for the position.
Proof of employment – Your employer must provide you with an official job offer.
Financial stability – You must provide proof that you have sufficient financial resources to live and work in Poland.
Clean criminal record – Visa applications of individuals with a criminal record may be rejected.
Work visa application process
Step 1- Apply for work permit by employer
Your Polish employer will apply for the work permit.
Step 2 – Visa application
Once you receive a work permit, you can apply for a visa at the Polish Embassy in India.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- Job offer letter from Polish employer
- Visa application form
- Biometric data (fingerprints and facial recognition)
Step 3- Visa interview (if required)
The embassy may conduct an interview to confirm your eligibility and intention to work in Poland.
Step 4 – Visa Approval and Travel
Once you get your visa, you are ready to travel to Poland!
Work Visa Processing Time and Fees
- Visa Type Processing Time Fee (€)
- Work Permit (Type A) 8-10 weeks 80€
- Work Permit (Type C/E) 5-7 weeks 80€
- Business Visa (Schengen C/D) 10-15 days 80€
- Freelance Visa (TRC) 10-60 days 80€
Reasons for Poland Visa Rejection
- Having a criminal record
- Submitting incorrect or incomplete documents
- Submitting fake tickets or fake bank statements
- Poor performance in visa interview
- Receiving an offer from a weak or blacklisted company
Visa to Study in Poland
- If you want to study in Poland, you will need a student visa (D visa).
Documents required
- Admission letter from the university
- Bank statement (to prove that you have sufficient funds for studies and living)
- Health insurance
- Passport and passport size photo
- Part-time jobs on student visa-
- Indian students can work up to 20 hours/week and take up full-time jobs during holidays.
New era of opportunities in Poland for Indians
The process of job and study visa for Indians in Poland is now getting easier.
The new visa system will eliminate the role of middlemen, allowing Indian applicants to get direct appointments.
There are different categories of work visa and study visa, so choose the right one and submit all the required documents.
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