Residence permit
A residence permit in Poland is a document issued by the provincial governor. Depending on the applicant’s situation, the residence permit can be temporary, long-term (for EU citizens) or permanent. The applicant for a residence permit must provide information on his current social and financial situation, which means that he must provide documents confirming that he has a place to live in Poland, is or will be employed in this country and has sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of living in Poland.
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Types of residence permits
Temporary residence permit: This is the most common type of residence permit, which allows people from non-EU countries to live in Poland for a specified period of time. It requires a standard application form, recent photos, a valid passport, stamp duty confirmation and other documents depending on the reason for immigration.
Permanent residence permit: Can be obtained after staying in Poland from 1 to 10 years, depending on the foreigner’s status. It is a document that allows the right to permanent residence in the country. To apply for this permit, the applicant must provide documents proving that he or she has lived in Poland for at least 5 years before applying.
Long-term residence permit for EU citizens: This category is for citizens of EU member states who wish to live in Poland permanently. Required documents include an application form, a copy of a valid travel or other identity document, confirmation of registration for temporary residence, and documents or written statements that the applicable conditions are being complied with.
Who must have a residence permit in Poland?
Persons who must apply for a residence permit in Poland include:
Foreigners from countries outside the European Union who plan to live in Poland for more than 90 days.
Citizens from countries outside the European Union who plan to work, study or do business in Poland.
Individuals who wish to live in Poland permanently, regardless of their current citizenship status.
Who is exempt from applying for a residence permit?
Certain categories of people are exempt from the requirement to apply for a residence permit. These include:
Citizens of European Union countries who have the right to free movement and residence in Poland. Although they do not have to apply for a residence permit, they should register their stay if they plan to stay in Poland for more than 3 months.
Persons who are spouses of Polish citizens.
Persons who have obtained a long-term residence permit in the EU.
Children of foreigners who have obtained a long-term residence permit in the EU.
Renewal of the residence permit
The residence permit must be renewed upon expiration. The application for renewal of the residence permit must be submitted before the expiration of the current permit. The process for renewing a residence permit is similar to the process for obtaining one.