Work After Graduation with a Poland Post Study Work Visa 

Poland is becoming a desirable destination to study abroad due to the quality of education and affordable tuition fees. International students who graduated from Poland can apply for a Poland post-study work visa. The visa permits the students to stay in Poland and seek employment opportunities or start a business. Before applying for a post study work visa, it is important to be aware of what the visa is about, its eligibility requirements, documentation, fees, and more. Therefore, in this blog, we have included all the information you might need about the Poland post study work visa.

What is a Poland Post Study Work Visa?

Poland is a part of the Schengen zone. Hence, Poland does not have a post-study work visa. However, students who have graduated from Poland institutions can apply for a temporary residence permit. The maximum validity of a temporary residence permit can be 3 years. Moreover, the residence permit is renewable. 

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Conditions for a Poland Post Study Work Visa

The following are conditions for the Poland temporary residence permit or the Polad post-study work visa are as follows: 

• The Poland temporary residence permit is given for a maximum period of 3 years. Moreover, re-application is permitted.
• There must be a reason to be in Poland. For example, work permit from a Poland employer, an acceptance letter from a university, etc
• It is possible to live and work in Poland and visit other EU countries 

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Documentation for a Poland Post Study Work Visa

Poland’s temporary residence permit documentation requirements are as follows. These documents must be submitted for a successful application.

• Two copies of the temporary residence application form 
• 4 photographs, payment of stam due fee of  €11,  and a valid passport 
• Proof of health insurance 
• To obtain a work visa, submit the work permit issued by a Polish employer 
• Any other additional documents (if applicable). For example, a copy of your valid Poles card, marriage certificate to a Polish citizen, documents to show that your parents are Polish citizens, etc

Application Process for a Poland Post Study Work Visa

Applicant must have received a Polish long-stay visa to apply for a Residence permit. A residence permit can be applied after arriving in Poland. 

• To apply locate the Foreign Affairs Department.
• It is important to arrange the required documents, translate, and legalize them. Submit both the original and the copies of the documents. The original copy will be returned after the completion of the application process
• Next, submit all the required documents to the nearest nearest voivodeship office or the Foreign Affairs Department.
• Next, pay the required fee. (the fee is around  €94)
• Lastly, wait for the temporary residence permit application processing. Generally, the processing can take around one month

Poland Post Study Work Visa Fee 

While issuing the first Poland residence permit, fees are not charged. The stamp duties charged for issuing the card are around PLN 340 or PLN 440 depending on the application. In case of a negative decision, the fees are returned to the applicant. For replacing a residence card it can cost around  PLN 200.

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How long is Post Study visa in Poland?

The Poland Post Study work visa or the temporary residence permit is granted for 1-3 years. After 3 years, a person can apply for the visa renewal. However, they must meet the conditions. After completing 5 years of stay in Poland, a person can apply for a permanent resident permit. 

Poland Residence Card

A Poland residence card is a document that confirms the identity of the person during their stay in Poland. The cost of the residence card is around  €11. In case the residence card is damaged or stolen, a person can apply for a replacement card. If a person has a residence card and a passport, he/she can leave Poland without a visa. A residence card is given if the applicant has any of the following.

• Permanent residence permit
• Temporary residence permit.
• Humanitarian residence permit.
• Refugee status.

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Work and Residence Permits for International Students

EU/EEA citizens can work in Poland without any restrictions. However, Non-EU/EEA students who want to work in Poland after the completion of studies have to follow an extensive process to apply for a Poland post-study work visa. Students have to apply for a work permit and a residence permit to stay. Below we have provided detailed information about the work and residence permits

• Temporary Residence Permit– It needs to be applied by those students who have graduated from a Polish educational institution. By obtaining a temporary residence permit, a student can seek employment opportunities in Poland 
• Work Permit for Non-EU/EEA Students- Non-EU/EEA students are required to obtain a work permit to officially work in Poland. The work permit can be applied by the employer. A work permit is given when there are no suitable Polish candidates for the job. Those obtaining the work permit have to comply with the social security contributions and labor laws of the county.
• Blue Card Scheme- A Blue card scheme is for highly skilled non-EU-EEA nations to live and work in Poland. To be eligible, applicants must have signed an employment contract for at least a year. The Blue card will be given longer than the period of the employment contract. The maximum period a person can receive a blue card is 3 years. 
• Permanent Residence in Poland– After living in Poland for 5 years continuously, a person can apply for a Poland Residence Permit. A Poland residence permit does not permit a person to work abroad. Those holding a permanent residence permit can travel to other Schengen countries for 90 days within 6 months.  

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