EU long-term resident
After 5 years of legal residence in Poland you can apply for an indefinite EU resident permit. Check whether you meet the conditions.
An EU long-term resident permit is granted for an indefinite period (Art. 211 para. 1 of the Act on Foreigners). The residence card is valid for 5 years and you replace it with a new one (Art. 243). You must meet all of these conditions:
- at least 5 years of legal and continuous residence in Poland directly before the application - how to count 5 years,
- a stable and regular income and health insurance - income and insurance,
- confirmed knowledge of Polish - Polish at B1 level.
You submit the application in MOS, the stamp duty is 640 PLN, and the voivode has 6 months to issue a decision. If you also have a ground for permanent residence, first read permanent residence or EU resident.
How to count 5 years
Which periods count towards the 5 years for EU resident status in full, which by half and which not at all. Studies, travel, breaks and when you cannot apply.
Polish at B1
How to confirm knowledge of Polish for the EU long-term resident permit: B1 certificate, ECL, TELC, university certificate, school certificate, diploma.
Income and insurance
How much you must earn for an EU resident permit: income above the social assistance threshold for 3 years before the application. Health insurance.
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