Irish-based Polish nationals and employers sponsoring staff from Poland experienced a two-day service blackout as the Polish Embassy in Dublin closed on 10 and 11 November for national holidays marking Polish Independence Day. Consular, visa and passport desks were shut, and email queries received automatic replies indicating a 48-hour delay.
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While the closure was scheduled, many travellers learned of it only when attempting to collect documents, leading to missed flights and rescheduled start dates for Polish contractors due to depart on 12 November. VFS Global confirmed that biometric appointments booked for those dates will be re-routed to slots later this week at no extra charge.
Global-mobility teams should note that embassy closures for home-country holidays can affect work-permit lead-times even when Irish authorities issue approvals promptly. The next high-impact closures for the Polish mission are expected over Christmas (24–26 December) and Epiphany (6 January). Employers are advised to build at least three buffer days around any embassy holiday when scheduling visa collections.
While the closure was scheduled, many travellers learned of it only when attempting to collect documents, leading to missed flights and rescheduled start dates for Polish contractors due to depart on 12 November. VFS Global confirmed that biometric appointments booked for those dates will be re-routed to slots later this week at no extra charge.
Global-mobility teams should note that embassy closures for home-country holidays can affect work-permit lead-times even when Irish authorities issue approvals promptly. The next high-impact closures for the Polish mission are expected over Christmas (24–26 December) and Epiphany (6 January). Employers are advised to build at least three buffer days around any embassy holiday when scheduling visa collections.
