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🇵🇱 Poland

Permanent Residence Visa

Two main permanent residence options: (1) Polish Permanent Residence Permit (zezwolenie na pobyt stały) — for spouses of Polish citizens after 3 years of marriage and 2 years of continuous residence, holders of Polish Charter (Karta Polaka), or those with Polish ancestry. (2) EU Long-Term Resident Permit — requires 5 years of continuous legal residence, stable income, health insurance, and B1 Polish language proficiency. Both grant unlimited residence and full work rights. The residence card is issued for 10 years (administrative renewal, not re-evaluation). Residence time as a student counts at 50%. Holders can access the Polish labour market without restrictions and travel within the Schengen area.

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Processing Time

3-6 months

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Cost

PLN 640 permit fee

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Duration

Permanent (card valid 10 years, renewable)

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Work Rights

Unrestricted employment authorization

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Renewability

Card renewed administratively every 10 years

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 15 years continuous legal residence (EU long-term) OR qualifying relationship/ancestry
  • 2Stable and regular source of income
  • 3Health insurance coverage
  • 4B1 Polish language certificate (for EU long-term)
  • 5Confirmed place of residence
  • 6No threat to national security

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