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Temporary residence card – legal stay and work in Poland.

A temporary residence card is an official permit that allows a foreigner to legally reside, work and travel throughout Europe. We help you obtain it from A to Z.

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Temporary residence card – what it is and when to choose it

A temporary residence card is an official permit for a foreigner to stay in Poland, usually issued for up to 3 years. It allows legal residence, employment and crossing Schengen area borders for short trips.

There are many grounds for obtaining it – the most common are: employment in Poland, running a business, studies, marriage to a Polish citizen, family reunification and other circumstances provided for by law.

By using our services, you receive support at every stage of the procedure – from setting up a Trusted Profile, through preparing and submitting the application, to collecting your residence card. You choose the scope of cooperation, and we take care of the formalities.

Who is this solution for?

  • Employees working in Poland (card based on employment).
  • Foreigners running a business in Poland.
  • Students at Polish universities.
  • Spouses of Polish citizens and family members of foreigners.
  • Workers from Ukraine, Vietnam, the Philippines, Nepal, Colombia.
What you get

Concrete value for employers

We share responsibility. We manage the process, you focus on production.

Complete documentation

We compile the application and all attachments in accordance with current requirements.

Card based on employment

We work with employers – we make it easier to collect certificates.

Studies, family, business

We also handle less obvious grounds – we help you document them.

Representation before the office

Handling correspondence, supplements, requests to expedite the case.

Data updates

Change of address, employer, position – during the procedure.

Secure path

We monitor deadlines – no application on time = loss of legal stay.

Process

How cooperation works step by step

Every stage is overseen by one person on our side – with a specific schedule and checkpoints.

  1. 01

    Consultation and basis analysis

    We check whether you meet the statutory conditions and what basis is best to apply on.

  2. 02

    Preparation of complete set of documents

    Application, passport, certificates, insurance, stamp duty, title to premises.

  3. 03

    Submission of application and fingerprints

    We accompany you during your visit to the office – all documents on site.

  4. 04

    Handling the case until decision

    Responding to summons, supplementing deficiencies, letters to expedite.

  5. 05

    Collection of card and next steps

    We advise how to update your details with your employer and what next—e.g. EU resident or permanent residence.

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