The Law Firm specializes in matters related to the legalization of foreigners’ stay in Poland. We individually analyze the situation of each foreigner and help choose the best solution that will allow you to obtain a residence permit in Poland. We have extensive experience in various matters related to residence permits in Poland. We have managed to help foreigners many times in order to obtain a residence permit despite the fact that the foreigner stayed in Poland illegally due to various, most often unfortunate coincidences.
Residence card
A residence card is a residence permit issued to foreigners who have been granted in Poland:
• temporary residence permit;
• permanent residence permits;
• long-term resident’s EU residence permit;
• permission to stay for humanitarian reasons
• international protection (refugee status was granted in Poland or subsidiary protection was granted).
To obtain a residence card by a foreigner, it is necessary to conduct proceedings before the appropriate office. The Law Firm provides advice as to the proceedings and necessary documents, as well as represents foreigners in matters concerning their legal stay before all offices and Courts.
Temporary residence permit
A temporary residence permit is the most popular and most often issued residence permit for foreigners in Poland. After obtaining a temporary residence permit, the foreigner receives a temporary residence card. Obtaining a temporary residence permit by a foreigner requires compliance with the conditions specified in the Act. We have several types of temporary residence permit, and each of them requires a different set of documents.
Temporary residence and work permit
A foreigner is applying for a temporary residence and work permit, whose purpose in staying in Poland is to work. In the temporary residence and work permit, the voivode indicates the specific employer and the conditions under which the foreigner may work. After obtaining a temporary residence permit, a foreigner receives a temporary residence card, can legally reside and work in Poland. A temporary residence and work permit is issued for a maximum period of 3 years. To obtain a temporary residence and work permit, a foreigner must submit the following documents:
a) application for a temporary residence permit;
b) photographs;
c) Annex 1 to the application completed by the employer;
d) documents confirming the possession of health insurance;
e) documents confirming the residence;
f) certificate of tax arrears;
g) a document confirming the employer’s financial capacity;
h) information of the staroste about the lack of candidates for this position among the unemployed (only in some cases).
The Law Firm helps in preparing a set of documents, completing an application for a temporary residence and work permit, and represents foreigners in this proceeding.
Temporary residence permit for the student
A foreigner is applying for a temporary residence permit for a student, the purpose of their stay in Poland is to study at a university. After obtaining a temporary residence permit, the foreigner receives a temporary residence card and can legally stay in Poland. Temporary residence permit for studies is issued for a maximum period of up to 3 years. To obtain a temporary residence permit to study, a foreigner must submit the following documents:
a) application for a temporary residence permit;
b) photographs;
c) certificate of admission to studies;
d) documents confirming the possession of health insurance;
e) documents confirming the residence;
f) documents confirming the possession of funds for subsistence in Poland.
The Law Firm helps in preparing a set of documents, completing the application for a temporary residence permit and represents foreigners in this proceeding.
Temporary residence permit for operating a business
A foreigner is applying for a temporary residence and work permit, whose purpose in Poland is to run a business. In a temporary residence permit for a company, the voivode may also allow him to act as a member of the management board. After obtaining a temporary residence permit, a foreigner receives a temporary residence card, can legally stay and run a company in Poland. A temporary residence permit for a company is issued for a maximum period of 3 years. To obtain a temporary residence permit for a company, a foreigner must submit the following documents:
a) application for a temporary residence permit;
b) photographs;
c) Annex No. 1 to the application;
d) documents confirming the possession of health insurance;
e) documents confirming the residence;
f) certificate of tax arrears; \
g) a business;
h) a document confirming the company’s financial capabilities.
The Law Firm helps in preparing a set of documents, completing an application for a temporary residence permit for a company and represents foreigners in this proceeding.
Temporary residence permit for staying with family
A foreigner applying for a temporary residence and work permit is to stay with a family member in Poland. Temporary residence permits for the family entitle to work in Poland (not all of these permits). After obtaining a temporary residence permit, the foreigner receives a temporary residence card and can legally stay in Poland. A temporary residence permit for a family is issued for a maximum period of 3 years. To obtain a temporary residence permit for a family, a foreigner must submit the following documents:
a) application for a temporary residence permit;
b) photographs;
c) documents confirming the possession of health insurance;
d) documents confirming the residence;
e) certificate of tax arrears;
f) marriage certificate;
g) birth certificate.
The situation of a particular foreigner determines which of the above documents will be necessary. After analyzing the foreigner’s case, the law office will help in choosing the appropriate temporary residence permit.
The Law Firm helps in preparing a set of documents, completing the application for a temporary residence permit for a family and represents foreigners in this proceeding.
Temporary residence permit other cases
Above, we’ve only described the most popular temporary residence permits. However, the reason for granting a temporary residence permit may also be: learning, conducting training, family life, child’s good, conducting research, completing an internship, volunteering, looking for a job for graduates of Polish universities.
Temporary residence permit other cases
Above, we’ve only described the most popular temporary residence permits. However, the reason for granting a temporary residence permit may also be: learning, conducting training, family life, child’s good, conducting research, completing an internship, volunteering, looking for a job for graduates of Polish universities.
Permanent residence permit
Permanent residence permit is granted to foreigners especially connected with Poland. After obtaining a permanent residence permit, the foreigner receives a permanent residence card. The permanent residence card must be replaced every 10 years. A foreigner with a permanent residence permit has the right to stay in Poland, may also take up work without additional formalities. This permit is issued for an indefinite period. After a sufficiently long stay on the basis of this permit, a foreigner may apply for Polish citizenship. To obtain a permanent residence permit, a foreigner must meet the conditions specified in the Act. We have several types of permanent residence permits, and each of them requires a different set of documents.
A foreigner may apply for a permanent residence permit:
a) is a child of a Polish citizen or a foreigner who has been granted a permanent residence permit or a long-term resident’s EU residence permit;
b) is a person of Polish descent and intends to settle permanently in the territory of the Republic of Poland;
c) is a spouse of a Polish citizen or has international protection, consent for tolerated or humanitarian stay for a sufficiently long period;
d) has a valid Pole’s Card and intends to settle permanently on the territory of the Republic of Poland.
To obtain a permanent residence permit, a foreigner must submit relevant documents. The indication which documents will be necessary depends on the situation of the particular foreigner. We help in preparing a set of documents, completing the application for a permanent residence permit and we represent foreigners in the course of the proceedings.
Long-term resident’s European Union residence permit
A long-term resident’s European Union residence permit is granted to foreigners who have stayed in Poland for a minimum of 5 years on the basis of other residence permits. After obtaining a long-term resident’s European Union residence permit, the foreigner receives a long-term resident’s European Union residence card. A foreigner with a long-term resident’s European Union residence permit has the right to reside in Poland, may also take up work without additional formalities. This permit is issued for an indefinite period. After a sufficiently long stay on the basis of this permit, a foreigner may apply for Polish citizenship. In order to obtain a permanent residence permit, a foreigner must meet the conditions specified in the Act.
To obtain a long-term resident’s European Union residence permit, a foreigner must submit relevant documents. The indication which documents will be necessary depends on the situation of the particular foreigner. We help in preparing a set of documents, completing an application for a long-term resident’s European Union residence permit, and we represent foreigners in the course of proceedings.
