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

15-30 days

Application Fee

200 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

This visa is for managers, specialists, or trainees being transferred within a corporate group to a host entity in Poland.

The PL-22a visa is designed for international corporate mobility, allowing companies to transfer key personnel to Polish branches. It requires proof of prior employment within the corporate group and a valid work permit. Holders are restricted to working only for the sponsoring host entity.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 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

ProcessingVaries

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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

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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

Facilitates internal corporate mobility
Clear path to temporary residence permit

Worth Knowing

Strict prior employment duration requirements
Limited to specific host entity
Less than 6 months of prior employment within the corporate group

Application Process

Register on e-konsulat portal

Prepare documents

Submit at consulate/VAC

Pay fee

Collect passport

Application Forms

e-konsulat portal

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Overview

This visa is for managers, specialists, or trainees being transferred within a corporate group to a host entity in Poland.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY 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

Job Offer

Required

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