Sometimes an employer may overlook the expiration date of a foreign employee’s visa or biometric passport. In such cases, a key employee may need to leave Poland to obtain a new visa. During this period, to avoid terminating the employment contract, the employee should be on unpaid leave, or, in the case of a mandate contract (umowa zlecenie), refrain from performing work.
What Does a Permanent Residence Permit Provide and How to Obtain It?
Obtaining a permanent residence permit significantly facilitates a foreigner’s life in Poland. But what exactly is permanent residence? Who is eligible to apply, and what is the procedure?
Which permits do you need to legally stay in Poland?
In Poland, the primary document presented by citizens of non-EU countries is a passport with a valid visa issued for a specific purpose. However, since 11 June 2017, citizens of countries including Ukraine and Georgia can travel visa-free within the EU, crossing the border with a biometric passport. Visa-free travel allows for short-term tourist stays. After obtaining the appropriate declaration, foreigners are also permitted to work. Visa-free stays cannot exceed 90 days within a 180-day period.