Poland increases loyalty to "digital nomads"

Many EU countries participate in the Digital Nomad Visa program. These include Greece, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus. Poland is not in a hurry to join newfangled projects yet. The government of the country decided to go its own way. Instead of issuing a special "digital nomad" visa, it was decided to simplify the paperwork procedure for foreign citizens who work or have their own business outside the country.

What changes is the Polish Government planning

Until 2023, all foreign specialists entering Poland to work had to obtain a special permit. This rule applied to both employees and handymen employed by companies and firms in the country, as well as remote specialists. Benefits for foreign citizens working abroad were not provided. The Ministry of Family and Social Policy has published good news: an amendment to the existing immigration legislation is being worked out in Parliament. For foreigners working remotely, it is planned to simplify the visa application procedure without obtaining a permit. To submit documents in a preferential mode, you will need to fulfill several conditions::

• do not hire or provide services on the territory of Poland, do not interact in any way with the labor market and the country's economy, except for their own expenses on food, clothing, entertainment, household needs, rent or purchase of housing;
• provide documents confirming the remote format of working for a foreign company or running your own business abroad.

It is planned to consider this bill in Parliament in early 2024. If it is adopted, it will be easier for "digital nomads" from all over the world to legalize in Poland.