{"id":3784,"date":"2012-10-12T03:27:51","date_gmt":"2012-10-12T03:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/polish\/?p=3784"},"modified":"2012-10-19T12:37:35","modified_gmt":"2012-10-19T12:37:35","slug":"visas-for-americans-in-poland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/polish\/visas-for-americans-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"Visas for Americans in Poland?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As in the other countries of Eastern Europe, Poland’s work visa and residency permit rules are designed to protect the Polish work force from foreign competition, particularly during these times of high unemployment.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Because the Polish government has experienced many difficulties since 1989 – prime ministers have come and gone, scandals are common, and reviving the stagnant economy remains a Herculean task – don’t count on the rules staying the same.<\/p>\n

Americans don’t need a visa to enter Poland, but they do require both a work permit and residency status for stays longer than ninety days. Because of the high rate of unemployment, foreigners who are looking for jobs often find it difficult to get work papers.<\/p>\n

Though big business has made quick advances in the largest and most religious of the countries of Eastern, it is not as popular a destination among North American expats as the Czech Republic or Hungary. This is not to say that it isn’t an interesting or appealing choice.<\/p>\n

Here is a list of Polish consulates and embassies in USA that can help you with any questions related to visas you may need:<\/p>\n

Embassy of the Republic of Poland<\/span><\/p>\n

2640 16th Street NW<\/p>\n

Washington<\/strong>, DC 20009<\/p>\n

Phone: (202) 234-3800<\/p>\n

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland<\/span><\/p>\n

12400 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 555<\/p>\n

Los Angeles<\/strong>, CA 90025<\/p>\n

Phone: (310) 442-8500<\/p>\n

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland<\/span><\/p>\n

1540 N Lake Shore Drive<\/p>\n

Chicago<\/strong>, IL 60610<\/p>\n

Phone: (312) 337-8166<\/p>\n

Consulate General of the Republic of Poland<\/span><\/p>\n

233 Madison Avenue<\/p>\n

New York<\/strong>, NY 10016<\/p>\n

Phone: (212) 889-8360<\/p>\n

Do nast<\/strong>\u0119pnego razu… <\/strong>(Till next time…)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As in the other countries of Eastern Europe, Poland’s work visa and residency permit rules are designed to protect the Polish work force from foreign competition, particularly during these times of high unemployment. Because the Polish government has experienced many difficulties since 1989 – prime ministers have come and gone, scandals are common, and reviving…<\/p>\n

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