Residence permit for a specified period of time
Permission for temporary residence in Poland may be issued, if a non-Polish citizen proves that his/her residence in the territory of Poland for a period longer than three months is justified because of certain circumstances. Such circumstances include:
- conduct of economic activity
- acquiring a permission for employment
- continuation of studies or vocational training in the territory of Poland
- participation in vocational training and probation carried out within UE programs
- marriage to a Polish citizen.
The permission for temporary residence may be granted for a period of up to two years.
An application should be submitted to the competent consulate of the Republic of Poland. Applicants already being in Poland may apply directly to a competent regional office of a provincial governor.
What are the formal requirements?
A foreigner who intends to apply for temporary residence in Poland should submit:
- application forms filled out in Polish
- passport size photographs
- documents stating the source of income or evidence of financial resources to support the stay in Poland
- receipt of having paid the consular fee
- a valid passport.
The consulate may also request the following documents:
- birth certificate
- marriage certificate
- certificate that the applicant has no criminal record issued by the competent authority of the country of origin
- certificate that the applicant has no outstanding financial obligations in the country of origin.