Which type of residence permit is better to choose: for work, study at university or some other?

A residence permit can be issued on the basis of employment, registration of a company in Poland, admission to an educational institution, reunification with family. The choice of a suitable method depends on the applicant’s goals and circumstances, so lawyers determine the optimal option during consultation.

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In what order does obtaining a residence permit take place? What are the deadlines for procedures?

The applicant needs to prepare a full package of documents, including confirmation of grounds for requesting residency. Then a long-term visa is issued, with which he arrives on Polish territory and applies to an authorized migration body with an application. After considering his request he receives his resident card. The term for processing residency is from 3 months.

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What is included in the package of documents for residency?

The dossier for obtaining residency includes an international passport, photo, medical insurance policy, certificate of no criminal record, confirmation of ownership or rented real estate on Polish territory. Also required is proof of grounds for requesting residency - for example, an employment contract.

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Which rights and obligations I will have after an obtaining of Polish residence permit?

A resident of Poland is required to comply with the laws of the country and timely renew the residence permit. The card holder has the right to legal residence in the state, visa-free visits to European countries, official employment, doing business, studying at universities, receiving medical care, and banking services.