Mistakes of immigrants in Poland

Poland is a popular immigration destination for a number of reasons. It is this country, and not the states of Western Europe, that many choose for permanent residence. The reasons for this are as follows:

• the cost of renting housing - at the level of large cities of Ukraine and the former CIS countries;
• inexpensive products;
• taxes are lower than Western European countries;
• the similarity of the Polish language with the languages ​​of the Slavic group is a clear advantage for immigrants from Russia, Ukraine;
• the opportunity to apply for a residence permit to family members of a migrant at the same time, subject to an income of more than PLN 700 and PLN 528 for the maintenance of each family member;
• mentality close to the Slavic countries.

Polish citizenship allows you to live and work in any EU country. The immigration policy is not complicated, well-documented and tolerant. To move and obtain permanent residence status, a candidate must have one of the legislative grounds.

Options for immigration to Poland

Work Visa

The procedure for obtaining a work visa is not complicated. You need to find an employer, conclude an employment contract, obtain a work permit. There are many vacancies. Many intermediary agencies do not charge for services, they are paid by employers interested in employees. After five years of residence in the country, you can apply for permanent residence.

Training

Every foreign citizen has the right to enter a private or public Polish university. The European diploma opens up broad prospects for decent work. Some Polish universities provide education in English.

Doing business in the country

Applicants who open their own business or buy an existing company are eligible to obtain a residence permit, provided that they create at least two jobs for Polish citizens or foreigners with permanent residence status. The entrepreneur must show a profit equivalent to at least 12 average salaries in the voivodeship where the company operates.

Having Polish roots

There is a simplified immigration procedure for foreign citizens with Polish roots. They can apply for a Pole card, which immediately allows you to obtain permanent residence status.

Marriage

When entering into marriage with a Polish citizen / citizen, the second half receives a permit to stay in the country for two years and employment. After two years, you can apply for permanent residence.

There are less popular, but effective options for immigrating: family reunification, obtaining refugee status, entering a police school. Information about all methods of immigration is available on official government resources. It is important to follow the order, not to make mistakes when collecting, processing documents.

Misconceptions and mistakes when moving to Poland

Misses are allowed at the stage of obtaining a work visa. To obtain it, many resort to the services of intermediary firms, some of which are scammers. A reliable option for obtaining an invitation is to contact employers or governors.

Mistakes that can cause a refusal of a work visa:

• an expired passport of the applicant or a passport that expires in three months;
• incomplete list of documents;
• incorrect information in the questionnaire;
• insufficient description of the reasons for entering the country;
• violation of the visa regime during previous trips abroad.

When deciding to immigrate to Poland, many people act stereotypically, make situational mistakes that slow down and complicate adaptation in the country. Consider the typical mistakes of immigrants:

• bet solely on personal capital. Many immigrants, preparing to move to permanent residence, accumulate significant funds and believe that having money, it is not necessary to learn the Polish language, state laws, and socialize. But money tends to run out. Knowledge of the language will be required to find a job, knowledge of the characteristics of the country, the principles of the work of state bodies - for life;
• passive life position. Poland offers favorable conditions for immigrants. However, it is not worth delaying employment. From the very first days of residence, you need to look for work, improve your skills;
• actions according to the schemes proposed by the mediators. There are many firms providing immigration services in Poland. You can resort to their help, that you need to try to do something on your own. One should study this or that issue from different angles, from different sources, in order to form one's own opinion. There are companies that take very large sums for escorting to the bank;
• violations of Polish law. Many naively believe that it is possible to stay in the country illegally. This mistake becomes fatal for many immigrants.

Immigrants who follow the advice, comply with government regulations, quickly adapt to the country, find employment, and enjoy a decent standard of living.