Internship in Krakow. Visa/Work Permit Question

jtmWIENThreads: 4 Posts: 24 Joined: Dec 25, 06	May 2, 07, 13:53 / #
Hey, thanks in advance if anyone knows the answer this question, and thanks anyways even if you dont. Ive recently gotten an internship in Krakow, but I have already bought my ticket to Poland (to spend a month there for the summer) so Im scheduled to leave in a few weeks. Now for the question, is a visa necessary to work at all in Poland for an American citizen if Im there working less than 90 days? If it is, can I apply for my visa once I am in Poland or must it be done before I depart? Ive contacted the embassy but they have only gave me limited information and spoke of my company acquiring a work permit for me, so I have emailed this company. Thanks again, and take care you all!

krysiaThreads: 26 Posts: 3,604 Joined: Aug 10, 06	May 2, 07, 14:23 / #
No visa is required to Poland.

glowaThreads: 1 Posts: 305 Joined: Apr 6, 06	Edited by: glowa May 2, 07, 14:24 / #
Quoting: jtmWIEN spoke of my company acquiring a work permit for me i think that would imply that indeed you need a permit however: ...that foreigners from non-UE countries will be able to work in Poland for three months without a job permit, unless the company hiring them signs a statement confirming willingness to employ them... citation from: expats-in-poland.com you'll find more answers on that web site if needed

jtmWIENThreads: 4 Posts: 24 Joined: Dec 25, 06	Edited by: jtmWIEN May 2, 07, 14:28 / #
Thanks, Ive checked my dates and I will actually be in Poland for 91 days but as long as I leave the country at some point in between May and August I will be ok, correct? And thanks for the fast reply again! Im excited to spend a summer in Krakow. Thanks Glowa, I will check out this website now!