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Karta Pobytu in Poland.
Temporary residence — on your grounds.

A temporary residence permit in Poland — based on employment, business, studies, family, Blue Card, or another status. Each ground has its own procedure and document set — we identify the right path at the consultation and manage the case from the application to the issued card.

How we work
Timeline12–18 months
Coston request
Approved98%
Reply<24h
What's included

What we do for you.

fixed price · no surprise charges
01 ─

Grounds analysis

We review your situation and identify the strongest available ground: employment, business, studies, family, Blue Card, informal partnership, subsidiary protection, or other circumstances. Written strategy at the end of the consultation.

02 ─

Document preparation

We collect and verify the full document package: application form, sworn translations, statements, contracts, and more. We check the validity of every document before filing.

03 ─

Filing

We file online through MOS 2.0 in Masovian, Lesser Poland, and 7 other voivodeships.

04 ─

Attendance at submission

We accompany you to the main document submission and biometrics at the Office for Foreigners. We communicate on your behalf in Polish and ensure all documents are accepted.

05 ─

Case monitoring

We track your case in the system and file expediting requests when needed. Written update every 30 days.

06 ─

Appeal if refused

If a refusal comes in, we file an odwołanie within the deadline or propose an alternative route. We work until the result.

Who it's for
Process · 4 steps

From first consultation to card in hand.

average timeline · 12–18 months
01
Consultation

We review your situation: goals, grounds, risks, timelines. Written strategy at the end.

30–60 minutes
02
Documents

We collect everything needed: translations, apostilles, statements, contracts. We check expiry dates for every document.

2–4 weeks
03
Filing

We file online via MOS 2.0 in Masovian, Lesser Poland, and 7 other voivodeships. Even with a queue, we find a slot within 1–3 weeks.

04
Case monitoring

We track your case, file expediting requests when needed. Written update every 30 days.

Documents · checklist

What you need to prepare.

sample list · exact set confirmed at consultation
01 Completed application form — we fill it in Wniosek
02 Passport + copies of all pages original/pdf
03 4 passport photos 35×45 mm photos
04 Proof of residence (rental agreement) original/copy
05 Proof of financial means copy
06 Health insurance copy
07 Ground document (employment contract; degree + qualification proof for Blue Card; marriage/partnership documents, etc.) original/copy
08 Polish translations of documents sworn
09 Stamp duty payment receipt amount depends on ground
10 Additional documents — determined after analysis optional
Timelines & pricing

What it costs.

The fee is fixed before we start. Government fees and sworn translations are billed separately — we give the exact figure at the first consultation. The stamp duty amount depends on the ground — we show three scenarios below.

1 — Business, studies, family, cohabitation / other circumstances
Service feeon request
Stamp duty340 PLN
Card (plastic)100 PLN
Sworn translationon request
Processing time10–14 months (cohabitation / other circumstances — individually, exact timeline after consultation)
2 — Employment, Blue Card
Service feeon request
Stamp duty440 PLN
Card (plastic)100 PLN
Sworn translationon request
Processing time10–14 months
3 — Refugee status / subsidiary protection
Service feeon request
Stamp dutynot charged
Card (plastic)100 PLN
Sworn translationnot required
Processing timedepends on the stage (initial status, renewal, or permanent residence after 5 years) — confirmed at consultation

No surprise charges — your quote is fixed until the decision is issued.

Frequently asked

What people usually ask.

How quickly can documents be filed? How long does the whole process take?

From the first consultation to filing usually takes 2–4 weeks. After that, it depends on the Office for Foreigners and the ground. For a standard karta pobytu in Masovian Voivodeship (as of May 2026), the summons to the office arrives after around 4.5–5 months, and the decision after another 4–5 months. Where possible, we expedite.

Can I stay in Poland while my application is being reviewed?

Yes. If you filed before your visa or visa-free period expired, you remain in a legal situation until the decision is issued. On the day of submission we provide confirmation from the Office for Foreigners that the documents were accepted. Once the full package is submitted, a stamp is placed in your passport that also extends your legal stay.

What if my karta pobytu application is refused?

You have 7 or 14 days to file an odwołanie — depending on the type of decision. If we were managing the case, we appeal. In 97% of cases the refusal grounds can be resolved.

Can the whole process be managed remotely?

Partially. Document preparation, translations, and strategy — remotely. But filing documents, giving fingerprints, and collecting the finished card require an in-person appearance.

How is payment structured — all upfront or in stages?

In stages: 50% on signing the agreement, 50% after the full package is submitted to the office. 10% discount for full upfront payment.

How does a Blue Card differ from a standard work-based karta pobytu?

The Blue Card is for highly qualified specialists: you need a university degree or 3 years' experience in a qualifying profession, plus a salary of at least 150% of the Polish average (roughly 13,600 PLN gross/month as of May 2026). It also allows you to open a JDG and counts toward accelerated EU long-term residency in other EU countries (subject to conditions). If the salary or qualifications don't meet the threshold, a standard work-based karta pobytu is the right option.

Can I get a karta pobytu if we're not married but living together?

Yes, through the 'cohabitation' ground, if one partner is a Polish citizen or holds a karta pobytu, permanent residence, or citizenship. The law doesn't describe this procedure explicitly, so the outcome depends heavily on the quality of evidence of shared life — joint tenancy, bills, photos, correspondence, witness statements. The chances are better if the partner is a Polish citizen. We review your case at the consultation; the outcome can't be guaranteed in advance.

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