What's the difference between temporary and permanent residence cards?

A temporary residence card is issued for a fixed period (usually up to 3 years), tied to a specific basis (work, business activity, studies, family). A permanent residence card is indefinite and no longer requires a basis such as specific employment.

Do I have to be a Magnar employee to use residence legalization services?

No. We handle cases for people who are not our employees as well – including for employers who want to support their foreign workers in the proceedings.

How long does it take to obtain a residence card?

Realistically 6 to 12 months depending on the voivode, season and completeness of documents. In Lubuskie Voivodeship Office it can go faster, in Mazowieckie and Dolnośląskie – slower. You can submit a request to expedite the case.

What if the office issued a refusal decision?

We prepare appeals to the Head of the Office for Foreigners and complaints to the Provincial Administrative Court. The sooner you come to us after the decision, the better – deadlines are short.

I'm changing employers – what next?

You must notify the voivode within 15 working days. Often a change of permit or a new application is required. We help you go through the process so that work with the new employer is legal from day one.

Consultation regarding foreigner's residence card

Legalization of stay and work

Residence card, EU resident, permanent residence – we handle the entire process.

From setting up a Trusted Profile, through preparing and submitting the application, to collecting the finished card. We work for foreigners from Ukraine, Vietnam, the Philippines, Nepal, Colombia and other countries.

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Support at every stage of the process.

You choose the scope of cooperation – we take care of the formalities.

We represent clients before Lubuskie, Dolnośląskie and Mazowieckie Voivodeship Offices.

Scope of services

Four main areas of legalization

Each case requires individual analysis – we verify on what basis a foreigner can legally stay and work in Poland.

Temporary residence card

Work, business, studies, family reunification – the most common basis for legalization.

EU long-term resident card

Indefinite permit with the right to work in the EU – after meeting residence conditions.

Permanent residence card

Indefinite residence – an important step toward Polish citizenship.

Additional services

Appeals, employer change, case transfer, expediting, official correspondence.

Process

This is how cooperation on legalization of stay works

You choose the scope of cooperation – from a single consultation to handling the case from start to finish.

01
Consultation and situation analysis
We verify on what basis a foreigner can apply for a residence card and whether they meet the conditions.
02
Setting up a Trusted Profile / Inpol
We assist with account setup and preparing the online application.
03
Preparing the full set of documents
Application, passport, certificates, title to the premises, insurance, stamp duty.
04
Submitting the application and fingerprints
We monitor the appointment date and ensure all documents are complete at the office.
05
Managing the case until decision
Correspondence with the office, supplementing missing items, possible requests to expedite the case.
06
Collecting the residence card
Support when collecting the finished card and updating documents with your employer.

Locations

We help in many cities across Poland

We have experience in proceedings before voivodes in Zielona Góra, Wrocław and Warsaw – but we handle cases from all over the country.

Residence card w Zielonej Górze Residence card w Żarach Residence card w Lubsku Residence card w Nowej Soli Residence card w Świebodzinie Residence card w Sulechowie Residence card we Wrocławiu Residence card w Warszawie

Najczęściej zadawane pytania

Most common questions about residence cards, EU long-term resident status and permanent residence.

Not sure what applies to your situation?

Schedule a consultation. We'll analyze your case and advise what documents will be needed.

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Residence card, change of employer, appeal?

Every foreigners' case is a different combination of regulations and deadlines. Describe your situation briefly – we'll point you to the best path.

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Residence card, EU resident, permanent residence – we handle the entire process.

Four main areas of legalization

Temporary residence card

EU long-term resident card

Permanent residence card

Additional services

This is how cooperation on legalization of stay works

Consultation and situation analysis

Setting up a Trusted Profile / Inpol

Preparing the full set of documents

Submitting the application and fingerprints

Managing the case until decision

Collecting the residence card

We help in many cities across Poland

Najczęściej zadawane pytania

Not sure what applies to your situation?

Residence card, change of employer, appeal?