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Polish Residence Permit & Citizenship

Comprehensive residence permit consulting for foreigners planning to stay in Poland for more than 3 months.

Foreigners planning to stay in Poland for more than 3 months may apply for a Polish residence permit if they meet the required conditions. Under the Foreigners Act of 12 December 2013, a residence permit is granted for a maximum of 3 years. The duration varies depending on your purpose of stay. For example, students applying for the first time receive a maximum of 15 months. When your permit expires, you must reapply following the same procedures.

Types of Polish Residence Permit

This is the temporary residence permit for foreigners who want to work and live in Poland. Under the Foreigners Act, a residence permit for work purposes is granted for a maximum of 3 years, though it may be shorter depending on your employment contract and salary.

Required Documents

Mandatory documents for all applications

  • 2 completed residence application forms (in Polish)
  • 4 biometric photographs
  • 2 photocopies of all processed passport pages (original must be presented at the appointment)
  • Proof of payment of the application fee (stamp duty)

Additional documents for workers

  • Labour market test (informacja starosty)
  • Documents confirming health insurance – ZUS premium payment records
  • PIT – Personal Income Tax declarations (if you worked the previous year)
  • Tax clearance certificate (no tax debt)
  • Documents showing your employer has sufficient financial standing to employ you

Additional documents for students

  • Student status certificate from your school
  • Documents proving payment of tuition fees
  • University transcript (not required for new students)
  • Health insurance
  • Documents showing accommodation costs (rental or dormitory agreement)

Application Fee

440 PLN (Worker)

340 PLN (Student) + 50 PLN card production

Processing Time

4–5 Months

May vary depending on the Voivodeship Office

Where to Apply

Voivodeship Office

Masovian: Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-510 Warsaw

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