Many Ukrainians move to other countries not only to travel or earn money, but also with the desire to settle there forever. Immigration to Poland is considered the most popular way to change permanent residence. This is primarily due to the geographical proximity of the country, the similarity of language and culture, as well as the high standard of living in Poland.
Migration policy of Poland
According to the statements of the Polish government, the country’s migration policy is based on the following principles:
- Protection of the Polish labor market and workers-compatriots.
- The possibility of mutual replacement of workers, especially in professions that are in high demand.
- Circularity of stay of foreign workers. Foreign workers can move to Poland only for a short period of time. Long-term employment is possible only in the case of permanent residence in Poland.
- Filling the shortage of workers in regions where there is a shortage of workers. If earlier the majority of labor migrants worked in the immediate vicinity of the capital, now they are based in more distant regions.
Due to the significant economic improvement and increasing competitiveness of Poland in the salary market, the issuance of long-term work visas is increasing among the countries of Western Europe.
Methods of immigration to Poland
A limited package of documents and ease of adaptation for Ukrainians make moving to the country less traumatic. In addition, immigration to Poland from Ukraine allows many of our compatriots to improve their standard of living.
Depending on the origin of the applicant for citizenship, his level of education, family status and financial capabilities, there are different ways to obtain a residence permit in Poland:
Map of the Pole. The presence of Polish roots in a migrant allows obtaining this important document, which makes immigration to Poland much easier for Ukrainians. Despite the fact that the Pole’s card does not automatically grant the right to reside in the country, it guarantees a number of advantages for the owner. For example, a simplified scheme for obtaining a Polish visa, employment without a work permit, the opportunity to conduct business in the country with benefits granted to residents. If, in addition to the Polish card, you show a high level of Polish language skills and pass an interview on knowledge of the history of Poland, you will be able to get not only a free move to the country, but also assistance, and in a year to become a full-fledged citizen.
Family reunification. If you have relatives in the country, immigration to Poland also takes place under a simplified procedure. For this, it is necessary that your relatives in Poland confirm your family ties, as well as have the financial ability to ensure your stay in the country. Immigration to Poland for Ukrainians through family reunification is possible not only with citizens of the country, but also with people who have a broken Polish card and have lived in Poland for at least two years and are officially employed.
Employment Any adult citizen of another country can get a job in Poland. For this, it is necessary to conclude an official contract with a local employer, obtain a work permit and a work visa. According to Polish rules, the employer can issue you a work permit only after he has proved that he has not found a Polish worker for this position. First, the GNP is obtained for fifteen months, then this term can be extended to five years, after which the applicant can receive the PNP. After another three years, it can be considered that immigration to Poland has been completed successfully and the migrant receives Polish citizenship.
Business immigration. Opening your own business in Poland is possible only if certain points are taken into account. First of all, only citizens of the country have the right to issue a FOP, and the creation of a fictitious company can be legalized only for one year, which makes its creation impractical in order for immigration to Poland from Ukraine to be legalized. It is also worth knowing that a real company with a foreign founder has the same status as one with a Polish owner. In the case of successful business, the applicant will receive a GNP for 1-2 years, after five years of work he will be able to exchange it for a PMP, and after another three for citizenship.
Teaching. Among young people who have just finished school, such immigration to Poland is almost the most popular. In addition, such an offer can be used by people over 30 years old who dream of getting a second education. Education in the country’s universities is conducted on a paid basis in English, and Polish can be studied during the academic year. After graduating from the educational institution, graduates are given a year for employment, and it is not necessary to obtain a special work permit for this. In most cases, university entrance exams are not required, and only the average score of the certificate is sufficient for enrollment. At the same time, the cost of education is much lower than in other European countries. There are also opportunities for education for older people. The so-called police schools allow you to get a working specialty both at the age of 30 and at the age of 60.
Marriage with a Polish citizen. Persons who have reached the age of 18 can enter into marriage on the territory of Poland. If there are objective reasons (for example, pregnancy), this threshold can be reduced to 16 years. You can get married both in a church and in a branch of the State Register of Civil Service. When starting a family, immigration to Poland with a child is also possible, but same-sex marriages are not recognized by local legislation.
Temporary protection or refugee status. Taking into account the armed aggression on the territory of Ukraine, immigration to Poland in 2022 most often takes place by acquiring the status of temporary protection or refugee status. An application for the granting of temporary protection or refugee status is submitted without a visa directly upon crossing the border or after a short time to the competent authorities. Before the interview, which awaits each candidate, he/she lives in a special camp with free accommodation and food. At the same time, it may be temporarily prohibited to leave the country, depending on the protection status applied for. In contrast to temporary protection, if the decision to obtain refugee status is positive, the applicant is issued a GNP for 2-3 years, after which he can apply for a PNP.
In order for immigration to Poland from Ukraine to be successful, we advise you to contact an experienced immigration lawyer to prepare documents and receive answers to questions that may arise during obtaining the desired status.
