Permanent residence permit - FOREIGNER

A permanent residence permit is issued based on an appropriate application and documents that the foreigner must provide. The first step in this process is to submit:

A valid passport in the form of a copy of the page containing personal data and obtained stamps,
Documents confirming the legality of the current stay in Poland (visas, temporary residence cards, issued decisions),
A sworn translation of the marriage certificate (if the applicant is a spouse of a Polish citizen),
Documents confirming Polish descent (if the applicant has such documents).

The completed application for permanent residence, along with the documents, must be submitted in person at the provincial office appropriate for the place of residence. It is important to ensure that the application is completed correctly and contains the necessary attachments. The permanent residence application must be completed in Polish. It is also necessary to pay the administrative fee for its consideration.

The permanent residence application is usually processed within a few months. During this time, the foreign applicant may be asked to provide additional documents or explanations. After the application is positively reviewed by the office, the foreigner receives a permanent residence permit in Poland. Based on this permit, a permanent residence card is issued, which serves as an identity document and confirms the legal status of the foreigner’s stay in the Republic of Poland. The permanent residence card is valid for 10 years and can be renewed.