Simplified access to practice medical professions in Poland
05.05.2021
We kindly inform you about the simplified rules for foreigners to work in medical professions in Poland, i.e. doctor, dentist, nurse, midwife, paramedic.
From December 30, 2020, the amended regulations will apply to facilitate access to medical professions in Poland by:
1. doctors,
2. dentists,
3. nurses,
4. midwives,
5.medical rescuers,
who obtained qualifications to practice these professions in non-EU countries.
Proceedings on granting consent to perform work in Poland in the above-mentioned professions is simplified and the procedure has been 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 [link to the text in Consular Information / Visa], as well as on the website of the Ministry of Health [link to the website https://www.gov.pl/web/zdrowie/uproszczony-dostep-do-wykonywania-zawodu-lekarza-i-lekarza-dentysty].
Helpline: (+48) 22 427 65 60 (languages supported: PL, UA, RU and EN)
Helpline working hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Polish time
Interested individuals may direct their questions to the diplomatic mission of the Republic of Poland competent for the country of residence.