Simplified access to medical professions in Poland
05.05.2021
In 2020 Poland has introduced sipmlified procedures for non-EU citizens to practice chosen medical professions.
On 30.12.2020 Poland introduced new legal regulations that facilitate the access to practicing the medical professions for:
1. physicians ,
2. dentists,
3. nurses,
4. midwives,
5. paramedics
who have been qualified to exercise these professions in the non-EU member states.
The proceedings for the permission to practice the above mentioned professions have been simplified and the time required to complete the application has been shortened significantly. Applications filed with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Poland including those filed via Polish consulates are processed swiftly.
Detailed information related to practicing specific professions is available at: https://www.gov.pl/web/iraq/information-on-the-principles-of-applying-for-visas-by-foreigners-intending-to-practice-as-a-doctor-dentist-nurse-obstetrician-or-paramedic-in-the-territory-of-the-republic-of-poland
and:
https://www.gov.pl/web/zdrowie/uproszczony-dostep-do-wykonywania-zawodu-lekarza-i-lekarza-dentysty
Helpline: (+48) 22 427 65 60 (languages spoken: PL, UA, RU, EN)
Helpline working hours: Monday thru Friday, 08.00 - 18.00 hours (CET)
Persons interested in the procedure may address their inquires to the diplomatic/consular missions of the Republic of Poland covering their country of residence.