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A residence permit is a document that identifies a foreigner. It allows them to legally stay in Poland and other EU countries for more than 90 days.

This document allows a foreigner to work, reside, and conduct business activities in Poland and the EU during the validity period of the card.

There are several types of residence cards:

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A residence permit / temporary residence card, which is issued for up to 3 years.

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Long-term EU resident card, gives the right to work and reside in any EU country. It is issued for 5 years, which subsequently gives the right to obtain citizenship.

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Permanent residence permit / permanent residence card, which gives the right to indefinite residence in Poland, for a period of 10 years.

Blue Card

A type of work permit for professions requiring high qualifications (programmers, department heads, HR specialists, etc.).

Grounds for obtaining a Residence Card

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official employment in Poland;

studying in Polish educational institutions (universities, post-secondary schools);

running your own business in the country;

citizenship of any EU country;

reuniting with a family member who already has a residence card;

family reunification from marriage to a Polish citizen.

Blue Card

confirmed income of 8500 PLN;

a diploma of higher education or 5 years of relevant professional experience;

a signed employment contract for a period of at least 1 year.

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having a Pole's Card;

Polish roots;

children who are Polish citizens.

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the person has legally resided in the EU for the last 5 years;

has confirmation of a permanent source of income for the last 3 years;

documentary evidence that the candidate is proficient in Polish.

Our advantages

No time limits

The card allows you to stay in Europe without the need to extend your visa during its validity.

Simplified entry

Cardholders can freely cross the border with Poland without additional visa formalities.

Open borders

The card provides the opportunity to move freely within the Schengen area.

Increased trust

Cardholders have advantages when applying for visas to the USA and the UK.

Investment

The card gives you the right to purchase real estate and vehicles in EU countries.

Future planning

Cardholders can count on favorable lending conditions, including mortgages.

Entrepreneurship

The card opens up new opportunities for doing and expanding business in Europe.

Legalization

The card provides the opportunity to legalize the residence of your relatives in Europe.

What documents are needed to apply for a Residence Card

For each case (work, study, family reunification, etc.), on the basis of which you plan to apply for a residence permit (Residence Card), there is a specific list of documents. Below is a list of documents required to obtain a residence permit (Residence Card) in any of these directions:

completed application form (wniosek);
passport;
rental agreement;
PESEL/NIP number (if available);
receipt of payment of the stamp duty;
4 photographs sized 3.5x4.5 cm.

For each of the grounds for submission, you need to show the inspector:

that you have a place to live (rental agreement);
you have means to live (employment contract, bank statement);
you have someone to provide medical care in case of illness in Poland (insurance contract).

The set of documents for a residence permit/residence card (temporary or permanent residence) for each foreigner is considered individually by the inspector, so at their discretion, they may request additional documents. For example:

certificate of no criminal record;
certified bank statement.

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