Permanent residence permit
Permanent residence gives you the right to stay in Poland for an indefinite period. We explain who it is for and how to get it.
A permanent residence permit is granted for an indefinite period (Art. 195 para. 1 of the Act on Foreigners). Only the residence card has a validity - 10 years from issue (Art. 243). With permanent residence you work without a work permit.
Permanent residence is not granted for length of stay alone. The Act lists closed grounds, including:
- marriage to a Polish citizen - permanent residence for the spouse of a Polish citizen,
- Polish origin - permanent residence and Polish origin,
- a valid Pole's Card - permanent residence based on the Pole's Card,
- a child of a Polish citizen or of a foreigner with permanent residence or EU resident status,
- 4 years of residence and work in an occupation desired by the Polish economy, and international protection.
If you have lived in Poland legally for 5 years, see permanent residence or EU resident. You submit the application in MOS, the stamp duty is 640 PLN.
Spouse of a Polish citizen
Permanent residence for the wife or husband of a Polish citizen: 3 years of marriage, 2 years of temporary residence based on it. Breaks, MOS, divorce.
Polish origin
Permanent residence for a person of Polish origin: who the law considers to be of Polish origin, which documents prove it and how to submit the application.
Permanent or EU resident
Permanent residence vs EU long-term resident: who can apply, card validity, travel, Polish language and why an EU resident cannot apply for permanent residence.
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