Karta Pobytu - who are we?
Karta Pobytu is a platform supporting and bringing together foreigners living in Poland. Our primary goal is to help foreigners obtain residence permit allowing them to legally stay in Poland. We specialize in obtaining all types of temporary and permanent residence permits.
WHY US?
Through our Karta Pobytu platform our team of qualified and experienced lawyers and specialists provides support in the field of migration law. Each case is individually verified and consulted to select the appropriate procedure for legalization of stay in Poland.
With our help, you can be sure that your residence permit application will be prepared and completed correctly, with minimal involvement on your part. Our full support includes monitoring the status of the case and, if necessary, assisting in the preparation and submission of additional documents to the Voivodeship Office.
OUR SUPPORT
When you register on the Karta Pobytu platform, a specialist is assigned to your case who selects the appropriate procedure to legalize your stay based on the information you provide and the documents you submit. The next steps involve preparation of the application form, as well as a personalized list of documents necessary for the application process. When applying for a residence permit, applicants are required to prove the purpose of their stay in Poland, therefore the more extensive your documentation, the more likely you are to receive a positive decision and a residence card.
Foreigners applying for a temporary residence permit or a permanent residence permit must pay the appropriate fees to the Voivodeship Office. Information about current account numbers, amounts and transfer titles will be provided along with the list of required documents. During the residence permit application process, fingerprints are taken from each foreigner, which, with few exceptions, means that a visit to the Voivodeship Office is necessary. At the stage of choosing the scope of our support, you will decide whether you want to go to the Voivodeship Office on your own or with our assistance.
WHY US?
Through our Karta Pobytu platform our team of qualified and experienced lawyers and specialists provides support in the field of migration law. Each case is individually verified and consulted to select the appropriate procedure for legalization of stay in Poland.
With our help, you can be sure that your residence permit application will be prepared and completed correctly, with minimal involvement on your part. Our full support includes monitoring the status of the case and, if necessary, assisting in the preparation and submission of additional documents to the Voivodeship Office.
OUR SUPPORT
When you register on the Karta Pobytu platform, a specialist is assigned to your case who selects the appropriate procedure to legalize your stay based on the information you provide and the documents you submit. The next steps involve preparation of the application form, as well as a personalized list of documents necessary for the application process. When applying for a residence permit, applicants are required to prove the purpose of their stay in Poland, therefore the more extensive your documentation, the more likely you are to receive a positive decision and a residence card.
Foreigners applying for a temporary residence permit or a permanent residence permit must pay the appropriate fees to the Voivodeship Office. Information about current account numbers, amounts and transfer titles will be provided along with the list of required documents. During the residence permit application process, fingerprints are taken from each foreigner, which, with few exceptions, means that a visit to the Voivodeship Office is necessary. At the stage of choosing the scope of our support, you will decide whether you want to go to the Voivodeship Office on your own or with our assistance.
Listen to what others have to say
”Quick replies, helpful team and great competence. I received my residence card 2 months after the decision which is success considering current queues in Warszaw. Thank You!!”
Юл** Ко***
(UKRAINA / UKRAINE)
”Настоящие профессионалы своего дела. Я получил с их помощью второю карту побыта, и процесс пошел в два раза быстрее, чем в первый раз. Спасибо за Вашу поддержку!”
Al******* Lu******
(BIAŁORUŚ / BELARUS)
”I recommend their services, I really appreciate all the efforts they make in order to get the job done with best timing, their professionalism and availability.. specially Andrzej & Adam Thank you so much for making my life easier when it comes to the residence permit process and that complicated paperwork, plus I didn’t even need to follow up with them because of how reliable and responsible they are”
Sa*** Bc******
(TUNEZJA / TUNISIA)
”Thank you for your excellent service. Thank you Ms.Marzena Nowakowska, Mr.Piotr Bojko and Mr. Adama Pawlowski who are so helpful and loyal about their service. They always answered all my queries and concern at all hours without getting annoyed 😊. Right from helping me with the documentation for arrival to Poland and until getting me with the blue card and made it a stress free process all throughout. I am very grateful and I would highly recommend to my friends and family who is looking for a great immigration agent.”
Ni**** Th********
(INDIE / INDIA)
THE PROCESS STEP BY STEP
- Selection of the appropriate procedure;
- Preparation of the application forms;
- Selection of the method of submitting the application and booking the appointment at the Voivodeship Office;
- Collection of original documents consistent with the purpose of stay;
- Payment of necessary official fees;
- Visit to the Office during which your fingerprints will be taken;
- Monitoring of the status of the procedure and submission of additional documents as necessary;
- Collection of the residence card and decision.
Our team of specialists has extensive experience in cooperation with all Voivodeship Offices in Poland. We have represented foreigners many times in all voivodeships, which allows us to perfectly prepare our clients, regardless of the city in which they will apply for a residence permit.
Knowledge of the law and experience in its practical application allow us to choose the best procedure for each foreigner. Please note that apart from temporary residence permits, foreigners can also apply for permanent residence permits or the status of an EU long-term resident. Based on the documents you provide and the course of your stay in Poland to date, we assess whether you qualify to apply for permanent residence permit, which is a pathway to obtaining Polish citizenship.
The most common type of document legalizing temporary stay of foreigners in Poland is the temporary residence and work permit. The basic condition that a foreigner must meet to apply for this type of permit is to prove the actual purpose of staying in Poland. There are many options such as work, studies, education, marriage, or continuing family life with a family member permanently residing in Poland. Our Karta Pobytu platform supports all foreigners, from the youngest to people who spend the autumn of their lives in Poland. We invite all people who would like to make Poland their second home to use our support.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT (TRC)
A temporary residence permit is a type of document that foreigners who plan to stay in Poland for more than 3 months can apply for. We recommend that foreigners arriving in Poland on the basis of visas or those taking advantage of the so-called visa-free regime start the procedure for legalizing their stay immediately after their arrival in Poland.
In order to apply for a temporary residence permit, foreigners should already have a document confirming the right to the premises, because the choice of the Voivodeship Office to which the residence permit application will be submitted depends strictly on the place of residence. In order to confirm the place of residence, the foreigner may present, among others: lease agreement, lending agreement or property deed.
Michał Ejiofor
CEO, President of the Management Board
Expert, and trainer in the field of employment and residence legalization for foreigners, as well as in intercultural communication. He has extensive experience working with international teams and public administration bodies. A sports enthusiast.
Radosław Malik
Vice President of the Management Board
Responsible for strategy and finance at kartapobytu.pl. He holds a PhD in Economics with a specialization in International Economics and serves as a lecturer at the SGH Warsaw School of Economics. He enjoys traveling and exploring the diversity of the world.
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THE MOST COMMON TYPES OF TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMITS
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT
In the case of temporary residence, it is important to confirm the purpose of stay in Poland. The most common type of applications for temporary residence permit are applications taking into account employment as the main purpose of stay in Poland. In such a case, the party to the proceedings is the foreigner, but the procedure also requires the submission of documents prepared by the employer. The main documents submitted in order to obtain a temporary residence and work permit in Poland include employment contract (regardless of its form – it can be both an employment contract and civil law contracts), documents confirming registration for social security, as well as confirmation that the current employer has the financial resources to provide the foreigner with the remuneration guaranteed by the contract.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE AND WORK PERMIT FOR EMPLOYEES WITH HIGH QUALIFICATIONS - BLUE CARD
An increasingly popular type of residence card among foreign workers is the so-called Blue Card. It is issued to foreigners who have received a temporary residence and work permit for work in a profession requiring high qualifications. Candidates for this type of permit are required to have documented high qualifications related to the position for which they have been hired in Poland. Having high qualifications is primarily understood as the appropriate level and field of education or many years of experience in a given industry. Additionally, the law stipulates that a person applying for this type of residence permit should receive a minimum gross monthly salary not lower than the equivalent of 150% of the average salary in the national economy in the year preceding the submission of the application.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMITS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS
Many foreigners relocate to Poland with their entire families. Family members are also required to legalize their stay. It is not uncommon for family members to declare that they are financially dependent on their spouses/parents who are employed in Poland, and this gives them grounds to submit a residence permit application to obtain a residence card.
In the case of applications for family members, it is important to demonstrate family ties to the administrative body and to demonstrate financial dependence. Foreigners applying for this type of temporary residence permit should also provide evidence that they run a common household and wish to continue their family life outside their country.
TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUING STUDIES
The number of foreigners studying in Poland is increasing. Polish universities are opening up to students from abroad, offering courses in various languages. Many facilities have been prepared for foreign students, including the possibility of taking up employment without additional permits, but the obligation to legalize stay in Poland is the same for all foreigners.
Students applying for temporary residence permits to continue their studies are required to present documents confirming not only their current status as a full-time student, but also to demonstrate that their financial resources are sufficient to cover the costs of living, tuition and rent of a dormitory or room.
By using the Karta Pobytu portal, you can be sure that your individual situation will be carefully analyzed and the selected procedure will be fully consistent with the actual purpose of your stay. Thanks to carefully prepared documentation, application for a temporary residence permit is processed quickly and efficiently, and the risk of a negative decision is minimal.
EXTENSION OF THE VALIDITY OF THE TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT
Polish temporary residence permits (TRP) and temporary residence cards (TRC) issued with them remain valid for a period from 3 months to a maximum of 3 years. Every foreigner who already has a residence card should plan in advance to renew the documents legalizing their stay in Poland. Please note that there is no special application to prolong the validity of an existing permit.
Each time it is a new application, exactly the same as when we apply for the first time. Foreigners should also submit previous residence permit decisions and copies of previous residence cards when applying for another residence permit.
PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT AND EU LONG-TERM RESIDENT STATUS
After the appropriate period of time has passed and additional conditions have been met, such as knowledge of the Polish language or proof of family ties with Polish citizens, foreigners have the opportunity to submit an application for an EU long-term residence permit or a permanent residence permit. The stay of a long-term EU resident is legalized for an indefinite period, so there is no need to submit another application, as in the case of temporary stays. The EU long-term residence card must be replaced every 5 years to update the foreigner’s personal data and image.
Permanent residence permit is another type of indefinite legalization of stay in Poland. Permanent residence permit is issued to persons whose connections with Poland can be documented by for example Pole’s Card, extracts from registry offices confirming marriage, or in the case of children – documented Polish citizenship of one of the parents.
There are many possibilities to obtain permanent residence permits or an EU long-term residence permit. Assessing whether a person meets the statutory requirements to apply for this type of permanent permit is difficult, sometimes even for officials.
To avoid mistakes in assessing your ability to apply for residence permits, use the knowledge of lawyers and specialists who have been operating in the industry for years. The Karta Pobytu platform offers many possibilities, from selecting the type of application to preparing full documentation, based on which documents ensuring legal stay in Poland will be issued.
THEY TRUSTED US:
Karta Pobytu Sp. z o.o.
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ul. Grzybowska 87,
00-844 Warszawa - hello@kartapobytu.pl
- +48 790 410 350
