Residence Card is a plastic travel document. Person obtains residence card after she/he granted with:
Permanent residence permit or
Long-term EU residence permit or
Temporary residence permit based on work, study, family relations, business etc.;
“Blue card” is just the name ofspecial residence card which is a result of granting the residence permit based on work with high qualifications.
Residence card is outcome of approval. In the foreign code there are over 30 types of residence permits.
Each process finishes with residence permit approval or denial. If approval – then residence card is issued in 3-9 months. If denial – you can submit appeal and wait for approval and card. What are the types of Residence Permit that we assist with?
Students,
Employees,
ICT (Intra Company Transfer),
EU Blue card,
Seasonal job,
Posted workers,
Scientists,
Family members,
Volunteers;
Beside that Poland offers Permanent Residence Permit and Long-Term EU Residence permit for:
Pole’s Card holders,
Residents who stayed over 5 years in Poland paying taxes and possessing Polish Language skills at B1 level,
If you plan to start your studies at a university in Poland, the nostrification of your diploma is a necessary step. It confirms that your educational documents meet Polish standards and can be recognized in Poland.
Legal basis: Article 93 and Article 93 a-h of Polish Education Act of 7th September 1991 (t.j. Dz.U. z 2020 r., poz. 1327) and a Decree of the Minister of National Education (rozporządzenie Ministra Edukacji Narodowej z dnia 27 marca 2015 roku w sprawie postępowania w celu uznania albo potwierdzenia wykształcenia lub uprawnień do kontynuacji nauki uzyskanych w zagranicznym systemie oświaty (Dz. U. z 2015 poz. 447 ze zm.).
Documents that must be submitted for recognition of a certificate:
1. Application for recognition of a certificate or other document (appendix 1)
2. Original certificate legalised by:
1) Polish consul in the country where certificate was issued or in the country in which educational system a school operates;
2) educational authorities in the country where a certificate was issued or in the country in which educational system a school operates;
3) an embassy or consulate of the country where certificate was issued or in the country in which educational system a school operates located in Poland or in other EU, EFTA or OECD country;
4) if a certificate was issued by a country – party to the Hague Convention of 5th October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement for Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, an original certificate, its duplicate or a notarial copy with an Apostille placed on it or attached to any of those documents must be submitted.
3. If on the certificate there is no information about the course/process of education the following documents must be attached:
1) transcript of grades obtained during the final exam which enables completing school or a certain level of education;
2) a list of subjects taught with grades;
3) information about the completed curriculum program, number of years studied, grading scale (sample of Form of curriculum content is available in appendixes at the bottom of this website);
4) information concerning the right to continue education at the next level in the country in which educational system a school operates, including the right to apply to higher education institution and the scope of rights appertaining.
The aforementioned documents should be issued or certified by the school or educational institution which issued the certificate or they should be certified by educational authorities of the country which issued the certificate or in which system of education the school operates.
4. Translation into Polish of all documents presented in a foreign language done by:
2) a sworn translator registered in any of EU, EFTA or OECD country, or
3) a Polish consul in the country where the certificate was issued, or
4) an embassy or consulate of the country which issued the certificate or in which educational system the school operates located on the territory of Poland;
If it is impossible to have the documents translated by any of the above mentioned persons, the School Superintendent may accept translation done by other reliable entity.
5. A copy of an ID document (ID card, passport, residence card).
6. A letter of authorisation from the certificate holder if an applicant is not the owner of the certificate (appendix 2)
Here is some questions and answer related to EULT.
Question 1: I want to apply for EU Long Term Residency in Poland. But in the last 5 years of residency in Poland I was outside Poland more than 10 months. Can I apply for EU long term residency now?
Answer 1: No. You may leave Poland for any purpose for up to 6 months at a time, up to 10 months in aggregate within 5 years.
Question 2: I want to apply for EU Long Term Residency in Poland. But in the last 5 years of residency in Poland I was outside Poland more than 10 months as my employer in Poland have sent me in India for a company work Can I apply for EU long term residency now?
Answer 2: Yes. if you have stayed outside Poland because: – You worked, or accompanied (as a spouse or child) a foreign national working, for an employer based in Poland; – This was required by your personal situation (such as treatment that could not be taken up in Poland) and the interruption has not exceeded 6 months; – You served an apprenticeship or took part in activities required by your studies in Poland; this “absence” will count as a part of your residence anyway (considered as time spent in Poland).
Question 3 : How do you define a “stable and regular” source of income and a “sufficient income”? How are these evaluated as part of the proceeding for the grant of a permit for residence of a long-term EU resident? Or how many PIT 37 I need to submit? Answer 3: This stability is tested for a longer period (2 years, if you are a highly qualified person that means you have EU blue card, or 3 years, otherwise, before your application). So normally you need to submit the last 3 years PIT 37 as a source of stable income you had before applying EU long term residence permit.
Foreigners need to apply for their legalization ( TRC – Temporary Residence Permit ) in Poland before their visa expires. Find a reason Every foreigner willing to become a temporary resident of Poland needs to give grounds for their stay in the country. There is a variety of reasons to choose from and it is important to apply on the basis of the correct one. Here follows the list of the most common grounds for application:
Starting or continuing work in Poland;
Working as a highly skilled employee (the Blue Card);
Working as a delegate of a foreign company;
Starting a business in Poland;
Pursuing higher education studies in Poland (as well as language courses prior to studies);
Academic research in Poland;
Visiting relatives by a Polish national or a foreigner’s family members;
Being a victim of human trafficking;
Intending to reunite with a family member who is a EU national;
Being a minor child of a person residing in Poland on the grounds of a national visa or a residency card, provided the child was born during the document’s validity period;
Being a minor child of a foreigner married to a Polish citizen and possessing a temporary residence permit issued for a Polish citizen family member;
Other compelling and documented grounds.
Apply by individual submission or by post
In normal scenarios you will be waiting 1 or 2 months to get the appointment for individual submission or direct submission. There are some cases that taking the date is impossible or you cannot wait for free dates as your visa is expiring. In such situation, you should complete your file and then send it by post then wait for the fingerprints date.
How long do I have to wait?
Note that due to a growing number of applications, the whole process may take a few months. Individuals who are refused to be granted the document, may appeal to the Head of the Office for Foreigners in Warsaw within two weeks of the decision.
Once you initiate the process of temporary residence application, you shall get a stamp in your travel document stating that you are allowed to stay in Poland until after the final decision is granted.
Appeal procedure for refused TRC decision
If you are dissatisfied with the decision received, you have a right to make an appeal. The appeal shall be submitted to the Head of the Office of foreigners within 14 days from the date of delivery of the decision.
If you are considering applying for Polish citizenship through the President of the Republic of Poland, here are some important details to keep in mind:
Application Process
To request citizenship from the President, you must have at least a temporary residence permit in Poland. The conditions for applying are relatively flexible, but there are some key points to consider:
Requirements:
You must be married to a Polish citizen.
You need to have lived in Poland for a minimum of 3 years with a valid Temporary Residence Card (TRC).
Decision Process:
The President has unlimited time to make a decision on your application. This means you might have to wait for an extended period without a definite timeline.
The President’s decisions are final and cannot be appealed. Once a decision is made, it is conclusive.
Fees:
There is no government fee for applying for citizenship through the President.
Benefits
One of the main benefits of applying for citizenship through the President is the flexibility in the required conditions. This can be advantageous if your situation does not fit the more rigid criteria of other pathways to citizenship.
Important Considerations
No Appeal: Since the President’s decision is final, you cannot appeal against it. This underscores the importance of ensuring your application is as strong as possible.
Unlimited Decision Time: The President can take an indefinite amount of time to decide on your application, which may leave you in a state of uncertainty for a prolonged period.
