A visa is a basic document entitling the holder to cross the border or to stay for a short period in a foreign country. Do you want to know what your Schengen or national visa entitles you to do? Read our full guide on the Legalisation of Stay and Employment of Foreigners in Poland.
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What Entitlements Arise from a Visa and What Is the Difference Between a Schengen Visa and a National Visa?
A visa is a basic document entitling the holder to cross the border or to stay in a foreign country / region for a specified period of time. It is issued to foreigners by diplomatic or consular offices of a given country. The two most common types of visa in the EU are:
Type C visa - uniform Schengen visa
The uniform Schengen visa is valid within the Schengen area and entitles the holder to stay in all Schengen countries. However, the length of the stay(s) may not exceed 90 days in each 180-day period
Type D visa - national visa
The national type “D” visa entitles the holder to enter the territory of the Republic of Poland and to stay continuously or over several consecutive stays in that territory for a total of more than 90 days during the visa validity period, but not more than one year. The national type “D” visa also entitles the holder to move within the territory of other Schengen states for up to 90 days within a 180-day period, during the term of validity of the visa. Its scope is, therefore, wider than that of a type “C” visa. The exact length of your stay is specified in your visa!
More questions about how to legalise your stay in Poland?
Issues related to the legalisation of employment and stay of foreigners in Poland still raise many doubts – both among employers and their foreign employees. In order to make it easier to navigate among statutory regulations, the Invest in Pomerania team in cooperation with specialists from the Pomeranian Voivodeship Office have created a publication containing a list of the most frequently asked questions regarding the procedure of applying for a residence and work permit in Poland. We sincerely hope that the publication will make the process of legalising the stay and employment of foreigners in our region more efficient. We invite you to read the entire guide. If you want to learn more about the full range of support provided by Invest in Pomerania visit the website: investinpomerania.pl .
