Simplified access to practice medical professions in Poland
09.06.2021
From 30.12.2020, regulations are in force that allow - under new additional principles - to work in Poland by:
- doctors,
- dentists,
- nurses,
- obstetricians,
- paramedics,
who obtained qualifications to practice these professions in non-EU states.
Proceedings on granting consent to perform work in Poland in the above-mentioned professions will be simplified and the procedure will be significantly shortened.
Applications submitted to the Minister of Health, including those submitted through Polish consuls, are subject to efficient examination.
Detailed information on the rules of taking up work in individual professions is available on the institution's website: https://www.gov.pl/web/nigeria-en/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 as well as on the website of the Ministry of Health: https://www.gov.pl/web/zdrowie/uproszczony-dostep-do-wykonywania-zawodu-lekarza-i-lekarza-dentysty
Helpline: (+48) 22 427 65 60 (languages: PL, UA, RU and EN)
Helpline working hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm polish time
Interested persons may direct their questions to the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Poland competent for the country of residence.