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My child was born in Poland: Will they become a Polish citizen? How do I apply for a residence permit?
Residence Permit & Citizenship29 August 2026

My child was born in Poland: Will they become a Polish citizen? How do I apply for a residence permit?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the questions we are frequently asked by foreign families living in Poland is: “Our child was born in Poland. Has he or she become a Polish citizen?” This is usually followed immediately by the question: “We have a residence permit. Is our child automatically included in our residence permit?” The answer to both questions is, in most cases, yes

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I’ve Married a Polish National: When Can I Obtain Permanent Residence and Polish Citizenship?
blog.categories.Vatandaşlık25 August 2026

I’ve Married a Polish National: When Can I Obtain Permanent Residence and Polish Citizenship?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the most common questions we receive from foreigners who have married a Polish citizen is: “I’ve got married – when can I obtain indefinite leave to remain?” This is immediately followed by: “So when can I become a Polish citizen?” There is a great deal of misinformation on this subject online. “You can obtain citizenship three years after marrying a Polish person.” “2

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I’ve Been in Poland for 5 Years: Can I Apply for Long-Term EU Residence? How Are My Years as a Student Calculated?
Residence in Poland25 August 2026

I’ve Been in Poland for 5 Years: Can I Apply for Long-Term EU Residence? How Are My Years as a Student Calculated?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the questions we’re most frequently asked by foreigners who’ve been living in Poland for several years is: “It’s been five years since I arrived in Poland. Can I apply for indefinite leave to remain now?” In particular, people who came to Poland for a university education and started working after graduating often make a simple calculation based on the calendar,

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I’ve Left My Job in Poland: Will My Residence Permit Be Cancelled? How Many Days Do I Have to Notify My New Employer?
Working in Poland23 August 2026

I’ve Left My Job in Poland: Will My Residence Permit Be Cancelled? How Many Days Do I Have to Notify My New Employer?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the situations that causes the most concern for foreign nationals in Poland who hold a residence card for work purposes is leaving their job or being made redundant. We are frequently asked the following questions: “I’ve been made redundant – is my residence permit now invalid?” “I’ve resigned – do I have to leave Poland?” “To find a new job, I need to…”

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Can I travel to Turkey whilst my residence card application is still being processed? Can I return to Poland?
Residence in Poland23 August 2026

Can I travel to Turkey whilst my residence card application is still being processed? Can I return to Poland?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the most common questions we receive from foreign nationals whose applications for a residence permit in Poland are still being processed is: “If I go to Turkey, will I be able to return to Poland?” Particularly as residence card applications can take months, or in some cases much longer, people are wondering whether they can organise their lives away from Poland for the entire duration of this process

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The ‘In Progress’ Status in INPOL May Not Mean You Are Safe: A Decision That Emerged Five Months Later in a Session File
Residence in Poland20 August 2026

The ‘In Progress’ Status in INPOL May Not Mean You Are Safe: A Decision That Emerged Five Months Later in a Session File

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

If you have applied for a residence permit in Poland, you are probably checking your INPOL account regularly. When you see ‘In Progress’ next to the status of your application, you naturally assume that your file is still being processed. But what if the decision was actually made months ago? What if the decision has been sent to your address

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Student Work Rights in Poland from 1 July 2026
Studying in Poland7 June 2026

Student Work Rights in Poland from 1 July 2026

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

In recent months, one of the most frequently asked questions among foreign students studying in Poland is: "Will I be able to continue working as a student after July 1, 2026?" The answer to this question is no longer as straightforward as it used to be. With new regulations published at the end of 2025, foreign students

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Are There New Changes on the Way to the Polish Citizenship Act? An Updated Assessment for 2026
Legal Updates21 May 2026

Are There New Changes on the Way to the Polish Citizenship Act? An Updated Assessment for 2026

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

New regulations concerning citizenship procedures in Poland have recently come to the fore once again. In particular, the latest statements issued by the Ministry of the Interior are being interpreted as indicating that stricter conditions may be applied to citizenship applications in future. A new regulation, which has not yet officially come into force,

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When to Apply for a Residence Permit in Poland?
Residence in Poland14 May 2026

When to Apply for a Residence Permit in Poland?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

Filing time depends on the permit and lawful stay; from 27 April 2026 the covered procedures are generally filed through MOS, and EULT should not be filed before the qualifying period is complete.

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Why Should You Work with a Professional Adviser?
Administrative Matters9 May 2026

Why Should You Work with a Professional Adviser?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

The residence permit application process in Poland is not merely a matter of preparing documents. Keeping track of communications throughout the process is just as important as the application itself. Many people think that once they have submitted their application, all they need to do is wait. However, during the process, the residence permit offices may: request missing documents, ask for additional a

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Why are applications for a residence permit in Poland rejected?
Residence in Poland9 May 2026

Why are applications for a residence permit in Poland rejected?

Author: Abdullah Kalayci

One of the biggest problems in applying for a residence permit in Poland is incomplete or incorrectly prepared files. Many people do not fully understand why their application was rejected. In fact, most of the rejection decisions are based on similar reasons. In this article, we will explain the most common reasons for refusal in simple terms.

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