Key Points
- Poland terminated its contracts with outsourcing companies that are responsible for the submission and processing of Polish visa applications in several countries across the globe
Overview
The government of Poland terminated its contracts with outsourcing companies responsible for submitting and processing Polish visa applications in several countries across the globe. As an alternative, Polish consulate offices are expected to take over the processing of various visa types. According to the government announcement, this transition may delay visa processing times by longer than three to six months.
What are the Changes?
The Polish government will terminate contracts with all outsourced visa processing centers as of September 15, 2023. Substantial visa processing delays are expected. According to the government announcement, this decision was made due to irregular regulations in the visa issuance process.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Poland’s website for the latest updates and information.
Written by: Jessie Butchley, Global Immigration Writer, Envoy Global
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Poland
