Last Updated on December 10, 2024
Key Points
- Belarusian nationals must have a technology-related professional degree and one year of relevant professional experience in the IT industry. Belarusian nationals sponsored by a Polish IT company participating in the Poland Business Harbor program do not need to provide proof of education or professional experience.
- To be eligible for the Business Harbor program, nationals of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine must secure sponsorship from a Polish IT company. They do not need to have a relevant professional degree.
- The Business Harbor program provides the opportunity to sponsor dependent spouses and children.
Overview
Poland introduced the Business Harbor program to alleviate work permit and visa processing delays for Belarusian nationals seeking to work in the IT industry within Poland. Nationals of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine are now eligible to apply for the program. The Business Harbor program allows the applicants to work without a work permit for the duration of their stay. Additionally, the entry visa is, on average, two to seven months faster than most other options for Poland.
Looking Ahead
Poland plans to add more countries to this list. This will enable newly eligible nationalities to apply for the Business Harbor program without requiring a sponsoring company.
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