When moving to Poland for a long stay and employment, it is necessary to have documents for legal residence in the country.
The document certifying identity, status, granting the right to lawful residence, and other rights in Poland is called the Karta Pobytu.
There are two main types of Karta Pobytu – for temporary residence and for permanent residence. There is also a third type – the blue card, but obtaining it involves separate conditions.
With a contract with the employer "Umowa o pracę" or "Umowa zlecenia," the Karta Pobytu is issued for the duration of the contract, but not exceeding 3 years. This is a temporary residence permit.
A contract with the employer "Umowa o dzieło" usually involves one-time work, which is completed in a short period, so permission may be denied.
Advantages of the Karta Pobytu compared to a visa:
- the opportunity for legal employment;
- multiple border crossings and the ability to travel to other EU countries without obtaining an additional visa;
- the ability to stay in Poland for a longer period than with a regular visa;
- the ability to purchase and register a vehicle;
- the ability to receive medical assistance in Polish state clinics;
- the opportunity to start your own business;
- after the first card, which is valid for 15 months, the next one is usually issued for 3 years, and continuous residence in the Republic of Poland with Karta Pobytu for 3 years gives the right to obtain a permanent residence permit – Karta stałego pobytu.
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Rules for submitting documents to obtain a work and residence permit in Poland:
- documents must be submitted no later than the last calendar day before the expiration of your visa or stay in Poland, provided that 90 days out of 180 for EU countries. This applies to citizens of countries with a visa-free regime with Poland;
- a residence and work permit in Poland is issued with a national Polish visa;
- for citizens of Ukraine and their families who entered Poland after 24.02.2022, there is a simplified system for document processing due to the right to temporary protection;
- you can apply for a Karta Pobytu while staying in Poland.
Documents required for applying for a residence permit in connection with employment:
- completed application – 2 copies;
- photos 3.5x4.5 cm, taken no later than 6 months before submitting the application – 4 copies;
- original passport and 2 copies;
- contract with the employer, specifying the salary (which must be at least the minimum set at the state level);
- employer's application;
- extract from the social insurance authority in Poland;
- health insurance policy;
- receipt for the Karta Pobytu issuance fee;
- rental contract (original and copy), social insurance extract, and a list of previous places of work may also be required.
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Notes
The issuance of Karta Pobytu is currently delayed due to workload. However, there is no need to worry about this because proof of legal stay in Poland, even if your visa expires, can be a stamp in the passport or receipts for mailing documents.
Documents must be submitted as a single package. In case of errors in completing the application or discrepancies in documents, delays in their submission, an inspector may contact you for clarification, or the issuance of Karta Pobytu may be delayed.
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