ABOUT POLAND
Poland has numbers of beautiful cities and every city has pretty squares. The capital city Warsaw is becoming a huge metropolitan city with the mixture of Polish and global culture, which you can easily spend for a couple of days.
While Poland has the largest economy in central Europe, its recent growth has suffered from a slowdown and the costly welfare system hasn't helped. However, unemployment is falling and it's now dropped below the European Union (EU) average.
Living in Poland can be a great adventure, but it also has its challenges, for both foreigners and locals. Choosing to live in Poland, especially if you don't have Polish roots or connections and know nothing about the country, will likely involve a steep learning curve. That said, if you are a hardened expat who has worked in Asia or the Middle East, you may be surprised and gratified to find how much at home you feel in Poland.
WORK PERMIT IN POLAND
The most important thing you need to know is that you can’t yourself apply for a work permit. It needs to be requested by your future employer. Therefore there is not much you can do except making sure that you employer did everything right. The information below is just for your awareness. Work permits are issue by a local voivode and it is issued for the time of the stay required to undertake the work which is specified in the work permit of the declaration of the employer, but for no longer than a year. The work permit given for seasonal work can’t be longer than 6 months in a 12-month period of time dated from the first day of the arrival.
Types of work permits for foreigners
- 1. Type A – a foreigner works in Poland for an employer whose registered office, place of residence, branch, facility or other form of business is located in Poland.
- 2. Type B – a foreigner stays in Poland between 6 to 12 months and is performing a function in the management board of a legal person who has established own business.
- 3. Type C – a foreigner is working for non polish employer but is delegated for more than 30 days to a branch or facility located in Poland.
- 4. Type D – a foreigner is working for non polish employer and is delegated to Poland for the purpose of execution of a service of a temporary and/or casual nature (export service).
- 5. Type E – a foreigner is working for non polish employer and is delegated to Poland for a time longer than 3 months within the next 6 months for a purpose other than those previously stated.
Interviews
As part of the visa application process, an interview at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate is required for visa applicants from age 14 through 79, with few exceptions. Persons age 13 and younger, and age 80 and older, generally do not require an interview, unless requested by the embassy or consulate. The waiting time for an interview appointment for applicants can vary, so early visa application is strongly encouraged.
ABOUT MALTA
Malta is world famous for its postcardworthy beaches and beautiful landscapes. Indeed, this tiny island nation has become a top destination over the years for expats, attracting newcomers with its attractive climate and topography. But beyond its natural beauty, Malta also provides varied career prospects that many foreigners have been enjoying in recent years.
EMPLOYMENT LICENSES IN MALTA
Employment licenses (formerly known as work permits) are issued by the Employment and Training Corporation (ETC). These are required in order to work in Malta legally and are applied for by the employer, not the job-seeker.
Foreign workers are required to have the proper visas and work permits in Malta, as established by immigration laws. Work permits must be secured for employees, and sponsored by a locally licensed and incorporated entity, which can be a problem for companies just entering the Maltese market. If you have yet to complete the incorporation process you can use an outsourced management company or GEO Employer of Record to sponsor the employee for the necessary permits.