Avisa Polska - Legalization of stay in Poland

11/06/2026

CITIZENSHIP OF POLAND

📣 Many foreigners mistakenly believe that if they have lived in Poland for 10 years on the basis of a temporary residence permit (karta pobytu czasowego) or a Blue Card, they automatically become eligible to apply for Polish citizenship on the basis of 10 years of continuous residence.
☝️ This is a very common misconception.
📍 Let's take a closer look.
❌ Living in Poland for 10 years on the basis of temporary residence permits alone does not give you the right to be recognized as a Polish citizen. To apply, you must first obtain one of the following permanent residence statuses:
✅ zezwolenie na pobyt stały;
✅ zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE;
✅ prawo stałego pobytu.

☝️ Once you obtain one of the above-mentioned statuses, you do not need to wait an additional 2 or 3 years on that status (depending on the legal basis).
☝️ If all other requirements are met, you may apply for Polish citizenship immediately.

⬇️ Below are the grounds for being recognized as a Polish citizen:
✅ You have continuously resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 3 years on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały, a zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE, or a prawo stałego pobytu. You have a stable and regular source of income in Poland and a legal title to occupy residential premises (for example, ownership, a rental agreement, or another legal basis for housing).
✅ You have continuously resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 2 years on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały, a zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE, or a prawo stałego pobytu, and:
➡️ You have been married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years; or
➡️ You are stateless.
✅ You have continuously resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 2 years on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały granted in connection with refugee status in Poland.
✅ A minor foreign national resides in Poland on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały, a zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE, or a prawo stałego pobytu, and one of their parents is a Polish citizen, while the other parent who is not a Polish citizen has consented to the recognition (the application concerns only the child).
✅ A minor foreign national resides in Poland on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały, a zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE, or a prawo stałego pobytu, and at least one parent has had Polish citizenship restored, while the other parent who is not a Polish citizen has consented to the recognition.
✅ You have continuously and legally resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 10 years and meet all of the following conditions:
➡️ You hold a zezwolenie na pobyt stały, a zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE, or a prawo stałego pobytu;
➡️ You have a stable and regular source of income in Poland and a legal title to occupy residential premises.
✅ You have continuously resided in the Republic of Poland for at least 1 year on the basis of a zezwolenie na pobyt stały granted due to your Polish origin or possession of a Karta Polaka.

❗ If you meet at least one of the above conditions, you must also demonstrate knowledge of the Polish language at a minimum B1 level.
❓ What is the difference between a zezwolenie na pobyt stały and a prawo stałego pobytu? ❓
☝️ Zezwolenie na pobyt stały is a status granted to third-country nationals on the basis of Polish origin, a Karta Polaka, marriage to a Polish citizen, being a child of a Polish citizen, and certain other grounds.
☝️ Prawo stałego pobytu is the right of permanent residence available to EU citizens and their family members.

🤔 If you are unsure whether you qualify to apply for Polish citizenship, it is advisable to seek professional advice and verify that you meet all the necessary requirements.

Contact: Avisa.Polska - Legalisation of stay & work in Poland

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Tel: 605 236 901

If you are having a hard time with immigration process due to language barrier or simply do not have enough time to prepare the required documents and do necessary follow up. We are here to assist you with any immigration related matter.

07/05/2026

👨🏼‍💼 👩🏼‍💼 Poland does not have an “immigration problem” as much as it has an administrative-capacity problem.

⏰ Between 2023 and 2025, the scale of residence procedures was enormous. In 2023, foreigners filed around 609,000 applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status. Temporary residence alone accounted for 553,057 applications. In 2024, the total number of residence applications still remained above 547,000, with temporary residence alone at around 460,000. In 2025, temporary residence applications alone reached more than 509,000.

⏳ The number of decisions also shows the real pressure on the system. For temporary residence alone, in 2023 Poland issued 334,378 positive decisions and 23,978 refusals. In 2024, there were around 310,000 positive temporary-residence decisions and 29,415 refusals. In 2025, there were 328,286 positive temporary-residence decisions and 25,933 refusals.

But the most important part is what happens after a refusal. In 2024, around 26,000 appeals in residence-legalisation cases reached the Head of the Office for Foreigners. In 2025, more than 17,700 appeals were filed, around 90% of them concerning temporary residence.

And this is where the system reveals its weakness: in 2025, in about 39% of second-instance cases, the Head of the Office for Foreigners granted residence by changing a negative first-instance decision. Around 18% of decisions were upheld, and around 12% were quashed and sent back for reconsideration.

⚖️ Conclusion: thousands of people who initially received a negative decision were later found to have a valid case — but only after losing months, sometimes years, in administrative uncertainty.

After the second instance, the next step is not really a “third administrative instance”, but judicial review before the administrative courts. That distinction matters. The real problem is not that Poland has too many foreigners applying legally. The problem is that the state forces legal workers, students and families into a slow, inconsistent and appeal-heavy process.

🇵🇱 If Poland wants talent, taxpayers and workers, it cannot treat legal residence as an obstacle course. A serious migration policy must be selective, secure — and fast.

🇪🇺 Do you guys have the examples from other EU countries describing the legalization process? Share it in the comment please.

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Source of the data and numbers:
- yearly reports of Head of the office for foreigners,
- governmental statistics.

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05/05/2026

05/05/2026

🚨 Świadectwo ukończenia szkoły policealnej will not be accepted as a proof of Polish language proficiency at the B1 level

🔴 Until June 30, 2026, a transitional period is in effect during which świadectwo ukończenia szkoły policealnej can still be used as proof of Polish language proficiency at the B1 level.

☝️ Main requirement: the document must be issued no later than June 30, 2025.

📝 This certificate can be used when applying for an EU long-term resident card and for Polish citizenship.

‼️ Since April 27, 2026, applications must be submitted 📧 electronically through the new MOS 2 system.

📌 It is also important to remember other mandatory requirements:
✅ stable and regular income;
✅ continuous legal residence in Poland.

⚠️ Prepare your documents carefully and in advance. Mistakes or missing documents can be costly.

1️⃣ The inspector may issue a decision in approximately one year or leave your application (*wniosek*) unprocessed after several months.

2️⃣ Even if you decide to withdraw your case after submitting the application, you must wait for official confirmation from the immigration office. Only after the case is officially closed can you submit a new application.

❗This means that the second application may be submitted after the deadline of the transitional period.

🚩 One mistake may result in having to take the official Polish language exam.

☎️ Contact me for assistance.
WhatsApp +48 605236901

If you are having a hard time with immigration process due to language barrier or simply do not have enough time to prepare the required documents and do necessary follow up. We are here to assist you with any immigration related matter.

29/04/2026

JOB FOR FOREIGNERS ALREADY IN ANY SCHENGEN COUNTRY WITH VALID TRC FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS

WORK IN POLAND IN LOGISTICS WAREHOUSE

We're seeking MEN under 50 years old for this position.

A typical day may involve loading and unloading trucks in our automated warehouse.

Up to 168 hours: 23.00 PLN/hour NET

FROM 169 TO 200 hours: 24.00 PLN/hour NET

FROM 201+ hours: 25.00 PLN/hour NET

Working Hours:

Monday to Sunday (Saturday - day off)
Day shifts, The work process starts at 13:00
Night shifts, The work process starts at 21:00
8-11 hours per day, It is possible to take additional working hours.

Accommodation:

550 - 600 PLN/month deducted from salary. Rooms for 3-4 people with comfortable amenities.

Benefits:

Legal employment contract

Full and professional assistance with the legalization process (Polish residence card (Karta Pobytu), work permit, Bank account, PESEL)

Health insurance provided by the employer (ZUS)

Work with modern equipment without needing additional skills or knowledge of Polish

Full and professional assistance from a project coordinator

📲 Contact via WhatsApp: +48 605 236 901
🤝 We will help, support, and guide you.

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29/04/2026

JOB FOR FOREIGNERS ALREADY IN ANY SCHENGEN COUNTRY WITH VALID TRC FOR AT LEAST 12 MONTHS

JOB IN POLAND 🇵🇱

🍗 JOB AT A CHICKEN FACTORY

DESCRIPTION:
Join our team in poultry processing! We are currently looking for motivated individuals to become part of a dynamic and stable workforce.

🔧 Responsibilities:
A typical working day includes:
▫️ Operating production machines
▫️ Cutting and processing chicken meat
▫️ Maintaining cleanliness at the workplace
▫️ Applying adhesive labels to products
▫️ Assisting with general production tasks
👕 Work uniform is provided for all employees.

🕒 Work Schedule:
🔹 Full-time employment
🔹 5–6 days per week
🔹 8–12 hours per shift (depending on production volume)
🔹 Night shifts only: starting from 18:00 or 20:00

💰 Salary:
▪️ 26 PLN/hour NET


🏠 Accommodation:
🔸 Cost: 500–600 PLN/month (deducted from salary)
🔸 Accommodation is provided, with 3–4 people per room

🎁 Benefits:
▫️ Legal employment contract
▫️ Full assistance with legalization (Residence Card, work permit, bank account, PESEL)
▫️ Health insurance provided by the employer (ZUS)
▫️ Work with modern equipment – no experience or Polish language required
▫️ Full support from a project coordinator
✅ Additional Information:
Stable job with long-term cooperation opportunities in a modern production environment.

📲 Contact via WhatsApp: +48 605 236 901
🤝 We will help, support, and guide you.

If you are having a hard time with immigration process due to language barrier or simply do not have enough time to prepare the required documents and do necessary follow up. We are here to assist you with any immigration related matter.

15/04/2026

‘Full control over borders’: Poland completes rollout of EU Entry/Exit System.Poland has completed the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System to electronically register data from nationals of non-EU and non-Schengen countries entering and exiting the bloc.

Poland’s interior ministry said in a statement on Friday that the system, which EU and Schengen area member states first began rolling out in October, is now operational at all 71 road, rail, air and sea border crossings in Poland.

12/04/2026

🔴 It's official, the MOS2 electronic system for electronically submitting applications for temporary and permanent residence cards starts on April 27, 2026.

🔴 For Ukrainian citizens applying for a CUKR card, the system will be launched on May 4, 2026.

🔴 My only recommendation!
Submit paper with the „old way” applications as soon as possible; your applications must reach the office by April 27th

🔴 Even if your residence card expires in December, submit your application now!

🔴 When the online system launches, every employer and every university will have to sign documents online, it will be a huge mess

🔴 Contact us for consultation.

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tel: 605 236 901

15/03/2026

🇵🇱 Understanding Immigration Laws in Poland — What Every Foreigner Should Know

Poland has become one of the most popular destinations in Europe for work, study, and resettlement — especially for citizens of Nepal, Ukraine, India, and other non-EU countries. But navigating Polish immigration law can be complex, and many people find themselves in difficult situations simply due to a lack of awareness.

Here are some key things every foreigner in Poland should understand:

📌 1. Your Visa Does Not Always Mean You Can Stay
Having a visa to enter Poland or the Schengen Area does not automatically give you the right to live or work there long-term. Once your visa expires, you must either leave or have a valid residence permit.

📌 2. The Schengen 90/180 Rule
Non-EU citizens with a Schengen visa can only stay in the Schengen Area for a maximum of 90 days within any 180-day period. Overstaying — even by a single day — can result in a return order and a re-entry ban.

📌 3. Obligation to Return (Zobowiązanie do Powrotu)
If Polish Border Guard authorities find that a foreigner is staying illegally, they can issue an official "Obligation to Return" decision. This means:
✅ You must leave Poland within 30 days
✅ You may be banned from re-entering the Schengen Area for up to 5 years
✅ Your data may be entered into the Schengen Information System (SIS)

📌 4. You Have the Right to Appeal
Any return decision can be appealed within 30 days. Legal aid organizations and immigration lawyers in Poland can help — and many offer free assistance to foreigners.

📌 5. Always Keep Your Documents Updated
Whether it's a work permit, temporary residence card, or student visa — always check your expiry dates and apply for renewals well in advance. Polish offices can have long processing times.

💡 If you or someone you know is facing immigration challenges in Poland, don't panic. Seek legal advice immediately. Time matters — especially when appeal deadlines are involved.

Knowledge is your strongest protection. Share this with anyone who might need it. 🙏

Avisa Polska - Legalisation of stay in Poland

avisapolska.com
Tel.: +48 605 236 901

If you are having a hard time with immigration process due to language barrier or simply do not have enough time to prepare the required documents and do necessary follow up. We are here to assist you with any immigration related matter.

05/03/2026

Important information for foreigners in Poland:

FROM 05/03/2026: RESIDENCE CARD APPLICATION FEES IN POLAND WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF REFUSED

According to the new regulation, administrative fee (opłata skarbowa) that have already paid will not be refunded if the competent authority issues a decision to refuse or discontinue the processing of the application.

Fees affected include:

Temporary residence permit: from 85-440 PLN (depending on type)

Amendment of temporary residence & work permit: 220 PLN

Permanent residence permit: 640 PLN

EU long-term resident status: 640 PLN

Extension of visas:

• Schengen visa: ~30 EUR

• National visa: 406 PLN

Schengen visa issued at the border by Border Guards: 40-160 EUR depending on the case

Important note: This regulation only applies to applications submitted from 05/03/2026 onwards. Applications submitted before this date may still request a refund under the previous regulations.

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