Income required for obtaining a residence card

What income is required to obtain a residence card in Poland?

A residence card is an important document for foreigners who want to legally stay in Poland for a long period. To obtain this document, one of the main requirements is income. According to Polish law, the monthly income for obtaining a residence card must be at least 4242 PLN or at least 27.70 PLN per hour. At the same time, the minimum number of hours worked per month should be 154.

Conditions for obtaining a residence card

But what if your income does not meet these requirements? In such cases, obtaining a residence card may be refused. This can be a major challenge for those who do not have a stable income or work part-time. However, it is worth noting that there are certain exceptions and opportunities for Ukrainian citizens. They can obtain a residence card even with low income for a period of one year. This allows them to continue staying in Poland and work on improving their situation.

Main requirements for obtaining a residence card

1. Minimum income. According to Polish requirements, the income you must have to obtain a residence card should be at least 4242 PLN per month. This includes income from your main job or entrepreneurial activity.
2. Minimum number of working hours. In addition to income, it is important to work at least 154 hours per month to qualify for a residence card. If you work part-time, it is important to pay attention to this rule.
3. Special rules for Ukrainian citizens. For Ukrainian citizens, there are some lenient conditions. Despite possibly not meeting the minimum requirements, they can apply for a residence card for one year, which gives them more time to resolve financial issues.

How to properly apply for a residence card?

You can apply for a residence card through local authorities in Poland. It is important to correctly fill out all necessary documents, provide proof of income, as well as documents confirming your employment or entrepreneurial activity. For people with low income, this may be a difficult task, but with the right approach and professional help, you can successfully complete this process.

• Document collection. The first thing you need to do is collect all the necessary documents that confirm your income and employment.
• Filling out the application. Once the documents are gathered, you need to correctly fill out the application for the residence card. This can be done either in person or via an electronic platform.
• Assessing your situation. If your income does not meet the requirements, it is worth contacting a lawyer or attorney who can help you prepare the documents for submission and avoid possible problems.

In case of refusal to issue a residence card, it is important to find out the reasons for the refusal and consider the possibility of appealing the decision. In Poland, there is legislation that allows for the review of residence permit decisions.

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Questions and Answers

Legal assistance. Our team of lawyers will help you through the process of applying for a residence card, even if your income does not meet the requirements.

Situation analysis. We will conduct a detailed legal analysis of your situation, so you can understand how to successfully go through the process of obtaining a residence card.

Legal support. We provide full legal support at all stages, from document submission to receiving the residence card.