Two routes to stay for good
Permanent residence (zezwolenie na pobyt stały) is for foreigners with a specific connection to Poland. Common routes include Polish origin, holding a Karta Polaka with the intention of settling in Poland, and being married to a Polish citizen for at least three years after living in Poland on a residence permit based on that marriage for at least two years.
The EU long-term resident permit (zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE) rewards time spent in Poland. It generally requires at least five years of continuous legal residence, a stable and regular income, health insurance and Polish language skills at B1 level.
Counting your years correctly
Not every period of stay counts equally toward the five years, and long absences from Poland can break continuity. Before filing, we reconstruct your residence history from your permits and travel to make sure the application is filed at the right time.
Filing and the card
Both applications are filed electronically through MOS. Once granted, the status is indefinite, and you receive a residence card valid for ten years. If you're unsure whether to apply for residence or citizenship, see Polish citizenship.
