When do you qualify for permanent residence permission according to the new law? Do you need a language certificate and a 10-year residence?

It came to my attention, that in some Voivodeship Offices (Urząd Wojewódzki) you may get some wrong and/or outdated information about requirements needed to be granted a permanent residence permission in Poland. Polish law regarding foreigners (codified be Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners) changes constantly and unfortunately for you, clerks from Voivodeship Offices … Read more

Still waiting for a Residence Card? You can speed up your case and get financial compensation for the slow case conduct.

As indicated by the latest NIK audit (here), Polish Voivodship Offices (Urząd Wojewódzki) are still unprepared for the large number of applications for residence permits. You can wait up to 3 years to get a temporary residence permit (Residence Card). In the Lower Silesian Voivodship alone, it takes as long as 328 days on average … Read more