What types of residence card are there?
Temporary residence permit (Karta Pobytu Czasowego)— issued for up to 3 years to individuals coming for work, studies, family reunification, or to open a business.
Permanent residence card (Karta Stałego Pobytu)— issued indefinitely to foreigners with Polish roots, who have been living in Poland for an extended period.
EU long-term resident card(EU Long-Term Resident Card)— allows living and working not only in Poland but also in other EU countries under certain conditions.
What are the benefits of a residence card?
Legal residence and employment
Freedom of movement
Grounds for obtaining citizenship
Family reunification
Avoiding deportation
Process of obtaining a permanent residence card
Submit the application to the voivodeship office at the place of residence.
Pay the state fee.
Submit the required documents.
Wait for a decision, which can take anywhere from a few months to a year.
Receive the finished document.
What are needed documents for applying for a residence card?
- completed application form (wniosek);
- foreign passport;
- employment contract;
- rental agreement;
- PESEL/NIP number (if available);
- receipt of payment for the stamp duty;
- 4 photos 3.5x4.5 cm.
