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.
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Types of residence cards
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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).
Citizenship (Polish passport)
A document in the EU format that certifies the identity and citizenship of its holder.
- długoterminowego UE) – Uznanie za Obywatela Polskiego.A foreigner can obtain a Polish passport if they have been continuously and legally residing in Poland for 1 to 3 years based on a permanent residence permit (karta stałego pobytu or karta rezydenta długoterminowego UE) – Uznanie za Obywatela Polskiego (Recognition as a Polish Citizen).
- A Polish passport can be obtained through the President of Poland. The President can grant Polish citizenship to any foreigner upon their application. This is a presidential prerogative according to the constitution, not limited by any conditions – Nadanie Obywatelstwa Polskiego (Granting of Polish Citizenship).
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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Questions and Answers
Is it possible to change the place of work during the process of obtaining a residence card?
Yes, it is possible. You need to write an application for changing the employer and submit it to the relevant Voivodeship Office along with a new set of documents related to the new place of work.
What should you do if you change your employer after obtaining a residence card?
In the decision (based on employment), the employer's details are included, specifying the job the foreigner will perform, the scope of work, and the salary. When changing employers, new documents based on the new job must be submitted. After leaving the previous job, you must notify the office within 14 days. You have 30 days to find a new job. Then, the foreigner must submit documents to amend the decree or apply for a new residence card.
If a foreigner applies for a residence card, is their stay in Poland legal?
The stay of a foreigner is considered legal from the date of application for the residence permit (residence card) until the date when the decision to issue the temporary residence permit (decision) becomes accepted and final.
When applying for a residence card, a stamp is placed in the passport. Does it allow travel to other countries?
The stamp in the passport does not give the foreigner the right to travel within other Schengen Agreement countries, but the foreigner can go to their country of origin. To return to Poland, they will need to obtain a visa or use the right of visa-free entry.
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.
- 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.
