Permanent residence permit
We check the conditions first, then file.
A permanent residence permit is granted indefinitely, but only where you meet the conditions that apply to your situation. We start by assessing whether you do, because an application filed too early costs you time and the fee.
When it is worth applying at all
Permanent residence is not the next rung after a temporary card, reached automatically after a few years. It is a separate institution with its own conditions, and those depend on the basis of your stay in Poland and how long it has lasted.
So the first conversation is not about documents but about your residence history. If the conditions are not met, we say so plainly and point to what would genuinely change the picture.
What we do in this matter
- We check whether you meet the conditions for permanent residence in your situation.
- We assemble the documents and prepare the application.
- We conduct the proceedings before the voivode.
- We answer official requests and keep track of deadlines.
- If a refusal comes, we assess whether an appeal is worth bringing.
Permanent residence and EU long-term resident
These are two different permits, often confused. Both are indefinite, but they carry different conditions and different effects, especially when moving between EU states. At the consultation we compare which of them is achievable and more useful in your situation.
We write more about the second on the page about EU long-term resident status.
Documents go out of date
Certificates and proof of income have their own validity, and proceedings can run long. We assemble them in an order that reduces the risk of having to start collecting again when a request arrives.
The limits of this service
The content of this page is informational and is not legal advice in an individual case.
Questions about this
Is a permanent residence card indefinite?
The permanent residence permit is granted indefinitely, while the card itself, as a document, has an expiry date and has to be replaced. These are two different things and worth not confusing.
What if I receive a refusal?
We analyse the reasoning and assess whether an appeal makes sense. The second-instance authority is the Head of the Office for Foreigners. Where we see no prospects, we say so plainly.