Updated at 17:53,27-03-2024

Poland issued 35 000 work visas to Belarusians in 2017

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Poland issued 35 000 work visas to Belarusians in 2017
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In 2017, Polish consulates in Belarus issued over 35 000 work visas for Belarus nationals, reports Belsat quoting Poland's Interior Ministry.

This is almost 20 000 more than in 2016 and 7 times more than in 2015.

All in all, Belarusians received almost 419 000 Schengen and national visas through Poland's diplomatic missions.

There is also an increase in the number of applications for Pole's Card - almost 3000 more against 2016.