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22a — National Visa - Intra-corporate Transfer (ICT)
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22a — National Visa - Intra-corporate Transfer (ICT)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €200

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

Job offer required

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Corporate transfer visa for managers, specialists, and trainees moving within multinational groups to Poland for up to one year.

The PL-22a visa facilitates intra-corporate transfers for managers, specialists, and trainees moving from parent or affiliated companies to Polish operations. Applicants must demonstrate 12 months' prior employment within the group (6 months for trainees) and hold a valid work or ICT permit.

Validity extends up to 1 year and is renewable with a clear path to temporary residence or permanent residence. The €200 application fee is processed in 15–30 working days. Spouses may work without restriction, and dependents can accompany on family-based visas. Transferees work solely for the sponsoring entity.

This visa is ideal for multinational companies relocating managers, specialists, and trainees to Poland or for professionals seeking seamless internal transfers within international corporate groups.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

TRP-ICT — Temporary Residence Permit - Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT)
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TRP-ICT — Temporary Residence Permit - Intra-Corporate Transfer (ICT)

Validity3 years
Processing2–3 months
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PR-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit
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PR-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit

ValidityVaries (Permanent right to reside after 10-year validity period. Can be renewed.)
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Employed by the same group of companies for at least 12 months (managers/specialists) or 6 months (trainees) prior to transfer

Valid work permit or ICT permit

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Experience

1+ years

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Visa application form

Biometric photo

Proof of health insurance (min. 30,000 EUR coverage)

Work permit/ICT permit

Proof of corporate ties

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Clear pathway to permanent residency after temporary status
  • Renewable visa with up to 1 year per cycle
  • Spouse can work without restrictions
  • Fast processing: 15-30 working days
  • Modest fee of 200 EUR
  • Facilitates key personnel transfers within corporate groups
  • Bachelor's degree satisfies education requirement

Worth Knowing

  • Requires 12 months prior employment for managers/specialists; 6 months for trainees
  • Limited to working for sponsoring host entity only
  • Longer stays beyond 1 year require separate temporary residence permit application
  • Less than 6 months employment with corporate group disqualifies applicant

Application Process

1

Register on e-konsulat portal

2

Prepare documents

3

Submit at consulate/VAC

4

Pay fee

5

Collect passport

Application Forms

e-konsulat portalFill online

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