Residence permit/Residence card (TRC)

What is

residence card?

Karta pobytu (or pobyta) is a residence permit in Poland. This document identifies the identity of a foreigner and allows legally stay in the country for a certain period of time.

What are the benefits?

Possibility of obtaining a mortgage in every bank in Poland with the best conditions

Possibility of signing a loan, leasing for a company and as an individual

A Polish national visa is issued for a maximum of one year, a residence card is issued for up to 3 years. Therefore, there is no need to return to the country of origin to obtain visas and other documents. After all, a trip always means expenses and time

Possibility of car registration

Possibility to register for the maximum period

The ability to add family members to your residence permit, in addition, subject to certain conditions, family members who are abroad can receive a residence permit card remotely.

Obtaining a residence card shows the seriousness of intentions when subsequently submitting documents for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Poland

Access to government payments and benefits.

Possibility of applying for visas to various countries with the status of an EU resident, including the US and UK embassies

Upon receipt of a certain type of residence permit, access to opening an individual entrepreneurial activity (IE)

Possibility of obtaining a mortgage in every bank in Poland with the best conditions

Possibility of signing a loan, leasing for a company and as an individual

Possibility of car registration

Possibility to register for the maximum period

The ability to add family members to your residence permit, in addition, subject to certain conditions, family members who are abroad can receive a residence permit card remotely.

Obtaining a residence card shows the seriousness of intentions when subsequently submitting documents for obtaining citizenship of the Republic of Poland

Access to government payments and benefits.

Possibility of applying for visas to various countries with the status of an EU resident, including the US and UK embassies

Upon receipt of a certain type of residence permit, access to opening an individual entrepreneurial activity (IE)

Mandatory
conditions

to obtain a residence card:

Official employment

Studying at a Polish university full-time

Registered business activity (JDG, spółka)

Reunification with family living in Poland

Procedure
step by step

Consultation

Preliminary consultation with the manager

Signing the contract

Client registration

Create client profiles and a personal cloud drive to manage your business

Preparation of documents

Assistance in collecting, preparing and checking documents

Submitting an application

Submission of a package of documents to the authorities

Accompaniment

Conducting a case.
We represent your interests on the basis of a power of attorney

Issuance of documents

Receiving documents in hand

Basic list of
documents:

Depending on the grounds for filing (e.g. work, study, business, family reunification), documents confirming one or another purpose of stay are always added to the list of basic documents. As part of our cooperation, we help collect documents for each individual case.

Completed application form

International
passport

State fee

Confirmation of insurance

4 photos 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

Certificate from the university

Certificate of academic performance (grades)

Bank document (saldo)

Lease
Agreement

Completed application form

International
passport

State fee

Confirmation of insurance

4 photos 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm

Certificate from the university

Certificate of academic performance (grades)

Bank document (saldo)

Lease
Agreement

Possible reasons
for refusal

In providing a residence permit

Criminal and administrative unclosed cases in the past

Loss of employment and untimely updating of documents in the case

Expulsion from the University

Outstanding tax arrears

Errors when filling out documents

Incorrect insurance policy (short term or low amounts)

The foreigner's data appears in the SIS register

Illegal stay of a foreigner in Poland

Problems related to employer documentation

The foreigner does not reside at the address indicated when submitting documents

The set of documents was submitted when the foreigner was not present on the territory of the Republic of Poland

Criminal and administrative unclosed cases in the past

Loss of employment and untimely updating of documents in the case

Expulsion from the University

Outstanding tax arrears

Errors when filling out documents

Incorrect insurance policy (short term or low amounts)

The foreigner's data appears in the SIS register

Illegal stay of a foreigner in Poland

Problems related to employer documentation

The foreigner does not reside at the address indicated when submitting documents

The set of documents was submitted when the foreigner was not present on the territory of the Republic of Poland

Factors

Affecting the speed of consideration of the case

01 Complete and correct set of documents submitted

02 Submission of documents in person by appointment

03 No errors in documents

04 Constant communication with authorities

05 Prompt responses to inspector requests

Additional
nuances

As part of our case management, we thoroughly check all documents before submitting them, all data must be correct. Salary, working hours, and other data must be the same in all documents. An important factor is the submission of documents in their original form. Immigration department does not accept copies of documents for consideration.

We always sign a power of attorney with our clients to represent interests in government agencies. Therefore, the address of correspondence will always be the address of our company. It is very important to receive documents from Immigration department on time, as well as to give a timely response that will affect the decision in the case.

FAQ

Updating information in the current case on granting a residence permit in Poland/permanent residence card is an important factor for obtaining a positive decision. In case of a change of address, you are obliged to notify the inspector by sending a relevant information letter or by attaching a new document to the case confirming your right to reside at the new address (e.g. a lease agreement).

Minors can initiate a case for granting a temporary residence permit/permanent residence card only in the presence of one of their parents or a guardian appointed by the court.

No, to initiate a case for granting a residence permit, presence in Poland is mandatory. The exception is cases concerning family reunification, when one family member is outside Poland.

There are many reasons for legalization, such as: work, study, business, family, and everyone can choose the one that suits them. If you plan to stay in Poland, then having a reason for staying is mandatory for subsequent legalization.

There is no such possibility in Poland. Having a home or investment will not help in the matter of legalization in Poland. Having grounds for staying in the country is still a mandatory requirement.

There can be many reasons for refusal of a residence card. From an inspector’s mistake and an untimely response to a request from the department and errors in documents to fines, administrative and criminal cases in the past. Each negative decision is carefully analyzed and based on it, an appeal is prepared to a higher authority, after which a negative decision can be changed to a positive one.

Yes, if you are not satisfied with the period of issuance of a residence permit, or other nuances indicated in the decision, a positive decision can also be appealed, observing the deadlines.

If your residence permit card was issued with a link to a specific employer, then within 15 days from the date of dismissal you are required to notify the body that issued you the residence permit about your dismissal, and within the next 15 days initiate a case to change your employer, otherwise your residence permit card may be cancelled.

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