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Long-term EU residence permit
Obtaining a long-term residence card (Karta rezydenta długoterminowego UE) is a reliable way to legalize your stay in Poland.
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What is a long-term EU residence permit
The long-term EU residence permit (EU long-term resident’s card) is a permit for permanent residence in Poland. The decision to issue a residence permit is made for an indefinite period of time. The card itself is valid for 5 years, which means that the card must be replaced every 5 years as part of the card replacement procedure. However, there is no need to reapply for a permit and go through the permit process.
A long-term EU residence permit (EU long-term residence card) issued by Poland entitles the holder to travel to other Schengen countries. Nevertheless, the stay of a foreigner on this basis cannot exceed 90 days within 180 days. If a foreigner intends to stay in this country longer than the specified limit allows, he must legalize his stay in accordance with the rules in force in the country.
Grounds for obtaining an EU residence card
A foreigner can get a long-term EU resident permit if he or she:
Stayed in Poland legally and continuously for at least 5 years.
During the last 5 years, the foreigner has the right to stay outside Poland for no more than 6 months continuously, and the total sum of all breaks cannot exceed 10 months.
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Has health insurance within the meaning of the Act of August 27, 2004 on medical services financed from public funds, or confirmation that the insurer covers the costs of treatment in Poland.
Has a stable and regular source of income during the 3 years of residence in Poland.
Immediately before the application, sufficient to cover the cost of living for himself and his dependent family members.
Has a proven knowledge of Polish (at least level B1).
The applicant must confirm their knowledge of the Polish language at a level that meets the specific standards established for this level. This can be a certificate of Polish language proficiency at the B1 level, a certificate of graduation from a school in the Republic of Poland in accordance with Article 2 of the Act of December 14, 2016, “On the Education System” (Dz. U. of 2023, items 900, 1672, 1718, and 2005), or an educational institution as defined in the Act of July 20, 2018, “On Higher Education and Science” with instruction in the Polish language.
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Benefits of the long-term EU residence permit
The long-term EU resident permit offers a number of advantages, in particular:
- Multiple crossing of the Polish border without the need to open a visa.
- Grounds for a legal stay of up to 5 years.
- Acquisition of real estate in Poland without additional permits.
- Getting credit from Polish banks, including mortgages.
- Possibility of doing business as a private entrepreneur (działalność gospodarcza).
- The possibility of obtaining Polish citizenship.
- Right to work in Poland without a work permit.
- Entering and staying in the Schengen countries.
- Acquisition of land in Poland without additional permits.
- Ability to apply in Poland for visas to non-Schengen countries.
- Free education in Polish institutions.
How to get a long-term EU residence card
The procedure for obtaining a long-term EU resident card (zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE) takes place at the Voivodeship Office in the foreigner’s place of residence.
The application must be submitted by a foreigner legally residing in Poland, i.e. no later than the last day of his/her legal stay (e.g., the last day of his/her temporary residence card or visa).
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I was assisted by an excellent specialist, Elena. She provided detailed support and answered all my questions while I was waiting for my residence permit. I expected to receive a one-year permit but was granted one for three years. The processing time was also at the shorter end of the expected range — although that may depend less on the specialist, everything still turned out great. Their services were a pleasant surprise. I highly recommend them.
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