Change of employer
Temporary residence
After the amendment to the Act on foreigners pursuant to Article 120, a foreigner may apply for a change in the decision concerning the entity entrusting the performance of...
Temporary residence
Performance of work
Temporary residence
A foreigner has the right to obtain a temporary residence permit based on employment in Poland. A temporary residence card is issued for a specified period of time and for work with a specific...
Performance of work by a foreigner delegated by a foreign employer to the territory of the Republic of Poland
Temporary residence
The posted worker may obtain a temporary residence permit in order to perform work. The permit is issued for the period necessary to perform work for a period from 3 months to 3 years, with the...
Extension of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland due to seasonal work
Temporary residence
If a foreigner entered the territory of the Republic of Poland in connection with the possession of a seasonal work permit, but did not start work for the applicant, another entity entrusting the...
Performing work in a profession requiring high qualifications
Temporary residence
This type of permit is granted when the purpose of the foreigner's stay on the territory of the Republic of Poland is to perform work in a profession requiring high qualifications and certain...
Complaints to the Provincial Administrative Court and the Supreme Administrative Court
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Temporary residence
Work
In the event that the office issued a decision with which the foreigner does not agree, you can always submit a complaint to the Provincial Administrative Court or the Supreme Administrative Court....
Participation in the European Voluntary Service program
Temporary residence
A temporary residence permit for a volunteer is granted to a foreigner when the purpose of his stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland is participation in the European Voluntary Service...
Stay with a citizen of the Republic of Poland
Temporary residence
The permit is granted to a foreigner married to a Polish citizen. A permit granted to a foreigner, a spouse of a Polish citizen, entitles him to work without the need to have an additional work...
Taking up or continuing full-time studies
Temporary residence
While studying or continuing education in Poland full-time, a foreigner has the right to obtain a temporary residence permit. To obtain a permit, a foreigner must meet the relevant...
Conducting research or development work
Temporary residence
A foreigner with at least one professional title corresponding in Poland to a master's degree or its equivalent, enabling him to apply for a doctoral degree, the purpose of which is to conduct...
Running a business
Temporary residence
A foreigner who plans to run a business in Poland and meets certain conditions, has the right to obtain a temporary residence permit.
Stay with a foreigner
Temporary residence
Family members of a foreigner who has a residence permit in Poland (wife / husband, minor child) may obtain a temporary residence permit.
Circumstances requiring a short stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland
Temporary residence
A temporary residence permit due to circumstances requiring a short-term stay is granted to a foreigner who is obliged to appear in person before a Polish public authority body, the presence of a...
Circumstances related to being a victim of human trafficking
Temporary residence
This type of permit is granted to a foreigner who is staying on the territory of the Republic of Poland, has cooperated with the authority competent to conduct proceedings in the case of the crime of...
Appeal against the decision
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Temporary residence
Work
A foreigner who has received the voivode's decision and is not satisfied with it, may submit a written appeal within 14 calendar days from the date of receipt of the...
Participation in an internship
Temporary residence
A temporary residence permit for interns may be granted to foreigners whose purpose is to complete an internship in Poland, and the internship is organized by an institution approved by the minister...
Refusal to initiate proceedings
Citizenship
Permanent residence
Temporary residence
The foreigner is refused to initiate proceedings on granting a permanent residence permit if the foreigner has not met any of the conditions on the day of submitting the application for such a...