Get a temporary residence permit in Poland

A residence permit is issued to foreigners in such cases

• Business in Poland;
• Work in Poland;
• Studying in Poland;
• Marriage with a Polish citizen;
• Map of the Pole;
• Family reunification;
• Scientific activity in Poland.

Business in Poland

• Foreigners, including Ukrainians, who are doing business in Poland can get a temporary residence permit, if the Firm officially hires at least 2 Poles or foreigners;
• Provide proof that the company generates income;
• The authorized capital of the company is fully filled.

Work in Poland

Availability of an official invitation to work from a Polish company and a list of documents required for employment.

The permit is issued for 6 months, with the right to extend it for another year.

After that (after a year and a half), you can apply for a permanent residence permit in Poland.

One of the most popular ways to obtain a temporary residence permit in Poland is employment on its territory.

Blue Card EU is a simplified procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit for highly qualified workers.

Studying in Poland

Admission to a Polish university entitles a Ukrainian to obtain a temporary residence permit.

There are a number of advantages for international students:

• PTP makes it possible to travel to the European Union without visas
• Polish and English language of instruction
• Some universities do not have entrance exams
• Ability to work while studying
• If you have a Pole’s Card, Poland provides free places for foreign students

Foreign citizens who came to Poland for the purpose of employment or for the purpose of carrying out entrepreneurial activities do not have the right to receive a temporary residence permit for the purpose of “studying”.

Marriage with a citizen of Poland

or with a person who has a permanent residence permit in Poland gives the right to receive a temporary residence permit.

Also, minor children have the right to receive a temporary residence permit.

The couple must prove that the marriage is not a sham. In order to verify the authenticity of the relationship, supervisory authorities have the right to visit the home of the spouses, interview neighbors, etc.

If it is established that the marriage was arranged, the Voivodeship has the right to refuse to grant a temporary residence permit, but the person in this case does not bear any criminal liability.

Map of Pole

This document was issued to a citizen of Ukraine who documented the presence of Polish roots. The Pole’s card greatly simplifies the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit.

It is enough to submit documents to the uzhond (administrative office). Consideration of the case takes place in an accelerated manner and without additional checks.

Family reunification is a procedure available to both Polish citizens and foreigners with temporary or permanent residence permits.

The status of a foreigner must be determined by the following factors:

• Availability of a permanent residence permit;
• Refugee status;
• Possession of a temporary residence permit for a period of at least 2 years, and the validity period of which is at least one more
• year;
  Having an EU Blue Card;
• European Union resident status;

Carrying out scientific activities on the territory of Poland.

The voivode may grant the right to a temporary residence permit to relatives of a Polish citizen in the event that:

• A foreigner is financially dependent on a citizen, dependent on him;
• A foreigner needs care according to his state of health;
• Informal marriage relationship, but at the same time people live together.

Scientific activity in Poland – a foreigner who is a scientist admitted to a scientific institution has the right to receive a temporary residence permit for the duration of the project, but not more than 3 years. Employees of scientific institutions are also exempted from the mandatory work permit in Poland.