Publication date: 07.10.2024
The Blue Card is a special permit to work and live in Poland, which is granted to highly qualified foreign professionals, particularly in the field of information technology and other fields where specialized knowledge is required.
Key aspects of the Blue Card:
- Blue Card is designed to attract highly qualified specialists, which helps cover the labor shortage in Poland.
- Eligibility criteria: Having a higher education or qualification that meets the requirements, a job offer from a Polish employer with a suitable salary above a certain minimum, evidence of relevant skills and experience.
- Rights of the owner: The right to live and work in Poland. Ability to change employer under certain conditions. Rights to family reunification, which allows family members to also obtain a residence permit.
- Validity: Blue Card is usually issued for 1-2 years with the possibility of extension.
- Application: The application can be submitted at the Polish consulate or embassy at the place of residence, or directly in Poland if the person already has another type of residence permit.
- The Blue Card is an important tool for attracting international talent to Poland, which contributes to the development of the economy and innovation in the country.
Question
Obtaining a Blue Card is relevant for specialists in which industries?
Answer
Information Technology - Professionals in this field are often in high demand, including software developers, cybersecurity specialists, and data analysts. Engineers working in various fields, such as mechanics, electronics, construction and energy, can obtain a Blue Card if they have the appropriate education and experience. Scientists and researchers in fields such as biology, physics, chemistry and social sciences can be candidates for a Blue Card if they have a job offer in research institutions. Doctors, nurses and other medical workers who have the necessary qualifications and have their diplomas recognized in Poland can also apply for a Blue Card. Architects with higher education and relevant licenses can obtain a Blue Card if they offer their services to Polish companies or institutions.
Conditions for obtaining a Blue Card:
- A foreigner must work in a profession that requires higher education and have a diploma of at least 3 years of graduation.
- Alternatively, the foreigner may have at least 5 years of professional experience that is equivalent to the education required for the job.
- The foreigner's gross salary must be at least 150% of the average salary in the national economy for the year preceding the submission of the application. At the moment it is around 2000 euros or higher.
The procedure for obtaining a Blue Card:
- Application submission: The application for a temporary residence and work permit must be submitted in person. The application must be submitted no later than the last day of your legal stay in Poland.
- Necessary documents: It is necessary to have a contract for at least 1 year. The Blue Card is usually issued for the period before the end of the contract plus 3 months, but no more than 3 years. All documents must be submitted in Polish in originals or photocopies with presentation of the originals. If the documents are in a foreign language, they must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator.
- Fingerprints: During the application process, you will be fingerprinted to obtain a residence permit.
- Stamp in the travel document: If the application was submitted during a legal stay and did not contain any formal deficiencies, the voivode will put a stamp in your passport confirming the submission of the application. This stamp does not grant the right to travel to other countries of the Schengen Agreement. However, you can leave to your country of origin. To return to Poland, if you came from a country subject to visa requirements, you will need a visa.
- Waiting for a decision: After submitting the application, it remains to wait for the voivode's decision. The process may take some time, depending on the load.
Question
What are the benefits of getting a Blue Card?
Answer
After two years of working on the Blue Card, the holder can access the labor market without having to obtain a new permit. Family members of a Blue Card holder can receive a work permit card, which facilitates the reunification process. After living in Poland on a Blue Card for 18 months, a foreigner and his family can move to another EU country to perform highly qualified work. After applying for a residence permit in a new country, a foreigner can start working without waiting for a decision. After five years of continuous stay in the EU, the holder of the Blue Card can apply for a permanent residence permit in the country where he has been for the last two years.
The blue card is a profitable option for highly qualified professionals, as it provides not only work and residence rights, but also opportunities for professional growth and movement within the EU.
Services of a lawyer when obtaining a Blue Card (Blue Card):
A legal opinion when obtaining a Blue Card can be very useful, as the process contains many legal nuances and requirements. Here's how written consultation from a lawyer can help:
Lawyer's consultation and legal analysis of the situation: The lawyer will analyze the documents and your situation to determine whether you meet all the requirements for obtaining a Blue Card. A clear explanation of the stages of obtaining, including deadlines and document analysis. Help in filling out the Blue Card application to avoid mistakes. The lawyer online will provide advice on the list of necessary documents and their correct preparation.
Representation: A lawyer in Poland can represent you in management and during communication with the employer. Assistance in communication with Polish authorities in case of inquiries or additional checks. Help in solving questions or disputes that may arise in the process of obtaining a card.
Support at all stages: Help in checking the status of your application. Determining the risks that may arise during the procedure and developing a strategy to avoid them. Providing advice on legal aspects of living and working in Poland.
The Blue Card opens up opportunities to work in Poland and grants the right to reside, making it an attractive option for highly qualified professionals from around the world. A legal opinion of a lawyer can significantly simplify the process of obtaining a Blue Card, increase the chances of a successful decision and reduce the stress associated with documents and procedures. Verification of documents by a lawyer reduces the risk of errors, delays and rejections, which can save you time and resources. Thanks to professional legal analysis, you can be sure that your rights and interests will be protected, which in turn increases the chances of successfully obtaining a Blue Card and a stable stay in Poland.
