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Residence card in Poland
One of the simplest ways to legalize your stay in Poland is to obtain a residence permit (ВНЖ). Depending on your circumstances, this can be either a temporary residence permit (pobyt czasowy) or a permanent residence permit (pobyt stały). The residence card opens up many opportunities for living and working in Poland.
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What is a residence card
A residence card (Karta pobytu) is a document that confirms legal residence in Poland. Together with a passport, the card verifies a foreigner’s right to stay in the country and allows for multiple border crossings without a visa, as well as entry into Schengen Agreement countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
A residence card is a standard European Union biometric document that contains all your personal information:
- name, surname
- date of birth,
- citizenship,
- validity period of the card,
- place of birth,
- PESEL number,
- parents’ names.
Types of residence cards and their grounds
Temporary residence card (karta czasowego pobytu)
A document issued to a foreigner for legal residence in Poland for up to 3 years. It is required for official residence, employment, and conducting business activities in the country.
Long-term residence card (karta stałego pobytu)
A document issued to a foreigner for legal residence in Poland for an indefinite period (the plastic card is renewed every 10 years).
Acceleration of obtaining a decision
Get a decision on your Residence Card faster — we’ll help make the government work efficiently. We know how to speed up the process and obtain the voivode’s decision without unnecessary months of waiting. Submit a request for a consultation — we’ll tell you how to proceed in your specific situation.
Long-term EU resident card (karta rezydenta długoterminowego UE)
A document issued to a foreigner for legal residence in Poland for an indefinite period (the plastic card is renewed every 5 years). Such a card can be obtained by a foreigner who has been legally residing in Poland for more than 5 years, has stable employment (for the last 3 years), and holds a document certifying knowledge of the Polish language at the B1 level.
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Our clients’ reviews
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Ira Fesenko
Murali Krishna
I’m incredibly grateful for the exceptional service provided by the MIGRANT EXPERT Legalization Services Office. Finally, I’ve received my TRC and couldn’t be happier. Many thanks to Migrant Expert for guiding me through every step of the process.
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10.06.2025
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Bhekimpilo Nyoni
Finally! I’ve received my TRC and I’m very happy. Many thanks to Migrant Expert for helping me at every stage.
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13.05.2025
Vitalico Balma
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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13.05.2024
Rolando Gantang
Obtaining a temporary residence permit was a challenging and sometimes stressful process, but thanks to the knowledge, professionalism, and dedication of the Migrant Expert team — especially the lawyer Kamil — everything went smoothly in the end. I’m very happy. Today I received the decision, and I want to thank Migrant Expert most of all for that.
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07.02.2024
Manish Bantawa
Today I received my decision, and I want to thank Migrant Expert for it. Migrant Expert is a very good company. I highly recommend contacting them and submitting your application.
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Questions and Answers
We have collected the most frequently asked questions and clear answers to help you easily find the information you need.
Is it possible to change the place of work during the process of obtaining a residence card?
If a foreigner applies for a residence card, is their stay in Poland legal?
What are the benefits of a residence card?
– Multiple border crossings of Poland without the need for a visa.
– Basis for legal residence for up to 3 years or more.
– Entry and stay in the Schengen Agreement countries.
– Purchase of real estate in Poland without additional permits.
– Obtaining loans in Polish banks, including mortgages.
