There is a growing interest in obtaining residence cards in Poland. These cards are documents confirming the legal stay of a foreigner, allowing him/her to legally stay in Poland for a long period of time.
Diverse Benefits of Residence Cards
They provide a number of benefits, including the ability to cross the country’s borders without additional visas, obtaining employment, access to banking services, and much more.
It is worth noting that there are different types of residence cards in Poland. A temporary residence card is granted for a period of up to three years and is usually issued on the basis of a valid employment contract, work permit, documents confirming university or Polish language courses, as well as in connection with family reunification or scientific activities.
A permanent residence card (Karta stałego pobytu) is issued indefinitely, but it must be renewed every 10 years. This status requires Polish roots or other grounds.
In addition, there is a long-term resident card of the European Union, which can be obtained by legal and continuous residence in Poland for the last 5 years.
Key Factors for Successful Application
The key factors to consider when applying for a residence card include having a valid basis for obtaining the card, a sufficient number of documents confirming the basis for the application, and filling out the application form correctly.
Remember to comply with all requirements and submit all documents in time to successfully obtain a residence card in Poland.
Also, detailed information on the procedure for obtaining residence cards for foreigners can be found on the website of the Polish Government: Link.