EU long-term resident
A separate permit, not a variant of permanent residence.
The EU long-term resident permit has its own conditions and its own effects, including outside Poland. We check whether you meet them, prepare the application and run the case.
How it differs from permanent residence
Both permits are indefinite and both come with a residence card, but the conditions for obtaining them differ, and EU long-term resident status matters when moving to and settling in other member states.
In practice the choice between them depends on your residence history in Poland and on your plans for the coming years. That is a conversation for a consultation, not a decision to take from a website.
What we do in this matter
- We assess the conditions for EU long-term resident status in your situation.
- We compare this route with an application for permanent residence.
- We assemble the documents and prepare the application.
- We run the proceedings and answer official requests.
- If a refusal comes, we assess whether an appeal is worth bringing.
Who decides the application
The case is handled by the voivode competent for your place of residence. The appellate authority is the Head of the Office for Foreigners.
The content of this page is informational and is not legal advice in an individual case.
Frequently asked questions
Does EU resident status let me live in another EU country?
The status matters when moving to and settling in other member states, but each of them applies its own procedures. At the consultation we explain what that means in your situation.
Which should I apply for: permanent residence or resident status?
It depends on your residence history and your plans. We compare both routes and point to the one that is achievable in your situation before anything is filed.