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What visa is needed to study in Poland?
- Depending on the type of course you are applying for in Poland, you will need different types of visa.
- For short-term courses or exchange work: C-type visa (alternative visa) – This visa allows you to stay in Poland for a maximum of 90 days.
- For degree programmes: D-type visa (long-term visa) – This visa is valid for more than 90 days and can be renewed. Usually this visa is issued for one year.
Indian students in Poland
Poland is very popular among foreign students especially Indian students. According to the report, 30% of foreign students studying in Poland in 2023 were Indian students. The rejection rate of visa applications is also slightly high. About 18% of Indian student visa applications were rejected in 2023.
Is Studying in Poland Right for You?
The cost of studying in Poland is very low compared to other European countries, the United States and the United Kingdom. The tuition fees here range between Rs 2 lakh to Rs 7 lakh per annum. The cost of living is also quite low. The average annual cost including food, accommodation, transportation and personal expenses comes to around Rs 6 lakh.
How to apply for Poland work visa from India?
Individuals planning to work in Poland will need a Polish employer to complete the work permit application process. The application process is outlined below.
Labor market tests conducted by the employer
Before applying for a foreign work permit, employers must conduct a labour market test. It is important for employers to know about the employment conditions in the local labour market. This test ensures that there are no suitable Polish or EU workers to fulfil the required work and position.
Employers first submit a vacancy notice to the county labor office. The labor office then checks the data of all unemployed people and job seekers.
Apply for a work permit
If the labour office finds that there are a sufficient number of suitable persons for the position meeting the job requirements, the authorities will arrange recruitment from among these qualified persons. Otherwise, the employer can apply for a work permit.
A comparative analysis is carried out between the remuneration offered by the employer and the remuneration offered by the labour office. This comparison is based on the same or similar conditions for the same work where these amounts must be equal. At this stage, it is the duty of the county commissioner to announce the relevant decision. If the decision is in favour of the employer, the governor forwards the decision to the employer, who can then apply for a work permit and temporary residence permit from the foreign national employee.
Application Process
Employers can start the application process by submitting the required documents at this stage. But first they have to fulfill certain conditions. Employers have favorable employment conditions under all applicable employment laws, including the provisions of the Labor Code.
Issuance of a work permit
The head of the local government in Poland issues the Polish work permit. Once the work permit application is approved, three copies are made for the governor's office, the employer, and the employee, respectively. Once employers issue the work permit to employees, they can start working in Poland. Employers must also fulfill other obligations.
Employers must inform the relevant authorities about the steps required to issue a work permit and any incidents that may hinder the process.
The agreement must be available in writing
Enforce the terms specified in the contract with the foreign national. The agreement must be available in writing and translated into a language that the concerned employee can understand and read before signing it.
If the foreign worker fails to start work within 3 months of the work permit being issued or terminates work more than 3 months before expiration, the employer must notify the Voivode. The employer must notify the Voivode of any changes in job duties.