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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.
Contact usThere are several types of residence cards:
A residence permit / temporary residence card, which is issued for up to 3 years.
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.
Permanent residence permit / permanent residence card, which gives the right to indefinite residence in Poland, for a period of 10 years.
A type of work permit for professions requiring high qualifications (programmers, department heads, HR specialists, etc.).
Grounds for obtaining a Residence Card
Our advantages
The card allows you to stay in Europe without the need to extend your visa during its validity.
Cardholders can freely cross the border with Poland without additional visa formalities.
The card provides the opportunity to move freely within the Schengen area.
Cardholders have advantages when applying for visas to the USA and the UK.
The card gives you the right to purchase real estate and vehicles in EU countries.
Cardholders can count on favorable lending conditions, including mortgages.
The card opens up new opportunities for doing and expanding business in Europe.
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.