🇵🇱 Poland Work Visa to Citizenship Guide

Step-by-step process for Sri Lankan chefs, bartenders, baristas, and bakers to migrate to Poland and eventually apply for citizenship.

Step 1: Work Permit Application

• Who applies: Polish Employer
• Where: Poland (Voivodeship Office)
• Details: Employer submits a Work Permit (Type A), valid for 1–3 years. May require a labour market test.
• Our Role: Help prepare documents, coordinate employer-candidate communication, and provide migration guidance.
• Timeframe: 2–6 weeks

Step 2: National Visa (Type D)

• Who applies: Worker (in Sri Lanka)
• Where: Polish Embassy in Colombo
• Details: Candidate applies for a Type D visa after receiving a valid work permit.
• Documents: Work permit, job contract, passport, visa form, insurance, police clearance
• Our Role: Assist with visa applications, document checklists, booking appointments, insurance & travel prep.
• Timeframe: 2–4 weeks

Step 3: Residence Permit (Karta Pobytu)

• Who applies: Worker (after arriving in Poland)
• Where: Voivodeship Office (Poland)
• Details: Apply for a temporary residence permit to stay beyond the visa. Valid for up to 3 years.
• Our Role: Guide candidates post-arrival, connect with local migration advisors.
• Timeframe: 1–3 months (can stay legally while it's processing)

Permanent Residency & Citizenship

• After 5 Years: Eligible for Permanent Residency (Karta Stałego Pobytu)
• Later: Can apply for Polish Citizenship (must know Polish language & meet integration requirements)

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