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25/03/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Appeal against a residence card decision – template

Have you been refused a residence card? In this article, you will find out where and by when to lodge an appeal against a decision refusing to issue a residence card. We also explain what must be included in such a document, whilst providing a detailed description…

09/03/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Visas for Belarusians travelling to Poland in 2024

What is the procedure for a Belarusian national to obtain a visa for Poland? Where should the application be submitted? All visas for Belarusian nationals travelling to Poland in 2024 – an overview of the types and options available. Visas for Belarusian nationals in Poland – what are the options?…

07/03/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Residence card versus work permit

Are you an employer looking to hire a Ukrainian national who holds a valid residence card? Or perhaps you are a foreign national who holds a residence card in Poland and are wondering whether you can take up employment on the basis of this card? In this article, we answer…

05/03/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Humanitarian visas for Belarusians

What is the procedure for obtaining a humanitarian visa for Belarusians in 2024? If you are a Belarusian who already holds a humanitarian visa in Poland, how can you also obtain a temporary residence permit? We answer the most important questions. Humanitarian visas for Belarusians in Poland…

02/03/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Collection of a residence card

Booking an appointment to collect your residence card – an explanation of the process for collecting your residence card. We provide detailed information on how to book an appointment to collect your residence card at specific provincial offices, as well as other important points to bear in mind…

17/01/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Residence permit — business activity

Temporary residence permit for the purpose of conducting business activities Foreign nationals whose purpose of staying in the territory of the Republic of Poland is to lawfully conduct business activities, in accordance with Article 142 of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners (consolidated text…

17/01/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Visa: invitation to Poland

Visa — an invitation to Poland. Who can issue an invitation for a visa? People from many countries outside the European Union need a visa to stay in Poland legally. An invitation can help with the visa application process.…

17/01/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Residence permit on the grounds of marriage

Temporary residence permit on the basis of marriage Being married to a citizen of the Republic of Poland may enable a foreign national to obtain both a temporary residence permit and a permanent residence permit. Temporary residence permit on the basis of…

17/01/2024 · Grzegorz Stępień

Appendix 1 to the residence card

Appendix 1 to the 2023 Residence Card – who does it apply to? Appendix 1 to the Residence Card is an appendix that must be attached to an application for a temporary residence permit in Poland where the purpose of the stay…

24/11/2023 · Grzegorz Stępień

EU LONG-TERM RESIDENT’S RESIDENCE CARD

EU long-term resident’s residence permit The conditions for granting an EU long-term resident’s residence permit are set out in paragraph 1 of Article 211 of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreign Nationals (i.e. Journal of Laws of 2023, item …