Polish Passport – European Union Benefits
1. Free Movement: Traveling Without Borders with the Polish Passport
Move about freely. As an EU citizen, you can travel freely throughout any of the 27 countries of the European Union, entering and leaving without needing a visa. You can also do so in Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein.
2. Working and Living Abroad
With Polish citizenship, you can work in any EU country without needing a work permit. This freedom allows you to experience new cultures, broaden your horizons, and open up more opportunities for the future.
3. Your Key to the World
A Polish passport allows you to travel visa-free to many countries around the world outside of Europe. It also makes it easier for you to enter the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and many other countries than a Latin American passport would.
4. Study without limitations
If you are a European citizen, you have the right to study in any EU country under the same conditions as a local student. You can apply for scholarships offered by countries or international organizations to European citizens. Participate in the ERASMUS program and study at various European universities—often completely free of charge and with semester-long stipends.
5. Practicing the profession
You can practice your profession in the EU if your college degree has been recognized. It’s easy to get your degree recognized, and professionals are paid generous salaries.
6. Hold public office
Hold academic positions at European universities and official posts at international organizations such as UNESCO, the OECD, NATO, the EU, the French National Center for Scientific Research, the European Parliament, and the European Central Bank.
7. Study a foreign language
Study English in Great Britain or Ireland at EU rates, while also being able to work regularly. Many European countries have special programs that let you learn the local language for free. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn French, Portuguese, German, or whatever language you like best—for free!
8. Health care in all EU countries
If you’re traveling in any EU country, you’re not immune to getting sick and needing medical care. With the European Health Insurance Card, you receive health care under the same conditions as residents of the country you’re visiting, free of charge.
9. Consular Protection
Lost documents, assistance in the event of a theft or accident… You may find yourself on vacation outside the EU and in need of consular protection. If your country does not have a consulate or embassy where you are, you can turn to the consular office of any other EU country. They will assist and protect you as what you are: a European citizen. Because the EU looks out for you, no matter where you are.
10. Social and Labor Rights
Thanks to European legislation, if you work, you are entitled to 4 weeks of paid vacation per year, maternity leave, leave in the event of an accident, and so on. Specifically, women and men are entitled to 4 months of maternity or paternity leave, and all pregnant women are entitled to at least 14 weeks of paid leave.
11. Voting in Polish and European Parliament elections in the EU
Being a Polish citizen allows you to vote in Italian elections and in all European Parliament elections. You can even vote while outside Italy by contacting the Italian Embassy.