Below I present you an up-to-date (on 26.10.2019), full list of requirements for permanent residence and long term EU residence. Any recent changes, that are often missing in other articles on the Internet are indicated in green (added) and red (removed).
A Permanent Residence permit may be granted to a foreigner who either*:
(*you need to meet only ONE of numbered requirements)
1. is a child of a foreigner who has a permanent residence permit in Poland or a long-tern EU resident permit, remaining in the parental custody of the foreigner, and:
a) was born after the parent was granted a permanent residence permit in Poland or a long-term EU resident permit, or
b) was born during the period of validity of
– temporary residence permit or
– consent for stay issued due to humanitarian reasons, or
– tolerated residence, or
– subsidiary protection;
2. is a child of a Polish citizen in parental custody of the citizen,
3. is a person of Polish origin and intends to settle in Poland permanently,
4. has been married to a Polish citizen in a marriage recognized by Polish law and remained in this particular marriage for at least 3 years prior to filing the application for a permanent residence permit and has stayed in Poland without interruption immediately before filing the application for at least 2 years pursuant to a temporary residence permit issued pursuant to marriage with a this particular Polish citizen or to obtaining refugee status, subsidiary protection or consent for stay issued due to humanitarian reasons,
5. is a victim of human trafficking and:
a) lived in Poland immediately before filing the application for a period of at least 1 year pursuant to a temporary residence permit issued to foreigners who are victims of human trafficking,
b) has co-operated with law enforcement organs in criminal proceedings;
c) has justified concerns regarding the return to the country of origin, confirmed by the prosecutor conducting proceedings in the particular case,
6. has stayed in Poland uninterruptedly immediately before filing an application for a permanent residence permit for at least: 5 years pursuant to refugee status, subsidiary protection or consent for stay issued due to humanitarian reasons,
a) 5 years of residence with either refugee status, subsidiary protection or consent for stay issued due to humanitarian reasons,
b) 10 years of tolerated residence period,
c) 4 years of residence with temporary residence and work permit work permit obtained for the purpose of performing job in one of certified professions [the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry],
7. has stayed in Poland uninterruptedly immediately before filing an application for a permanent residence permit for at least 10 years in the case of a tolerated residence permit granted in the following cases:
a) if an obligation of the foreigner to return may only apply to a country where:
– the foreigner’s right to life, freedom and personal safety would be threatened, or
– the foreigner may be subjected to torture or inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, or
– the foreigner may be forced to work, or
– the foreigner may be deprived of the right to fair judicial proceedings or be punished without legal grounds,
b) the foreigner may be obliged to return only to a country to which it is impermissible to extradite the foreigner pursuant to a court decision or to a judgment of the Minister of Justice refusing to extradite the foreigner,
8. has been granted asylum in Poland,
9. has a valid Pole’s Card.
A Long Term EU Residence permit may be granted to a foreigner who*:
(*you need to meet ALL of numbered requirements – it’s different from PR)
- has been staying in Poland legally and uninterruptedly for at least 5 years
- has maintained a stable and regular source of income for the 3 years of their stay in Poland immediately preceding the submission of the application (in the case of Blue Card holders a 2-year period of stable income is required);
- has health insurance,
- has a place of residence in Poland;
presents a temporary residence address certificate or a declaration of inability to obtain such a certificate, - has a polish language skill certified by either: *
a) passing an exam on at least B1 level,
b) graduating from Polish or foreign school or university with polish language of instruction.
c) European Consortium for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Languages (ECL) certificate;
d) telc GmbH, WBT Weiterbildungs-Testsysteme GmbH (TELC) certificate;
e) sworn translator certificate;
f) passed Polish language class on B1 level in one of the following types of universities: a university approved by the Minister of Internal Affairs or any academic university, military university, vocational college, government service university or church university, that hasn’t been restricted from admitting foreigners. The main language of instruction for all the classes doesn’t have to be Polish. It’s enough that there was a Polish language course as one of the classes.
*(the requirement of polish language skill doesn’t apply to a foreigner of less then 16 years old)
That’s it for now 🙂 In case anything changes, I will keep the above lists up to date.
Next up: “Permanent Residence vs Long Term EU Residence – are they any different regarding your rights?”
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Best Regards,
Piotr Kamler
Hello Piotr,
I am from Non-EU(India) i am living in Poland for almost 10 years with a good legal status. Can i apply for Permanent residence with out having B1 certificate?
Hello Vinod,
PR doesn’t require language skills at all. Long term EU residence does.
Hi Piotr, but this is not clear for me:
c) 4 years of residence with temporary residence and work permit work permit obtained for the purpose of performing job in one of certified professions [the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry],
None of the lawyers ever mentioned this option, I’ve worked here for more than 4 years as a Polish Uni Graduate, so I don’t even need work permit. I thought the only option was to apply for long term EU residence, and that requires a B1 Polish. So in my case I can actually apply for permanent residence instead?
Thank you
Good afternoon,
unfortunately, in order to use this 4-years basis, your profession has to be on the list certified by Polish ministry. Since there is no list of professions certified, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Hello,
This is still up to date that PR doesn’t require language skills at all
Yes, currently permanent residence permit doesn’t require any language skills whatsoever.
Dear Mr.Piotr Kamler
I need you help here please ; i have a permanent residence card issued on 2016 and i met all requirements only i have an issue with language skill, to apply for the long Term EU Residence permit.
Is there any procedure to replace my permanent resident card to long Term EU Residence permit?
Hello Atef,
you may prove you have language skill either by passing exam on B1 level or graduating from Polish university with classes in Polish. Anyway, why would you need to replace your RP with LTEUR? The usage difference is marginal (the real difference is in requirements). They both let you stay in Poland indefinitely.
Dear Piotr,
I am considering applying for citizenship and would be grateful for your answer. Could you please confirm if for the required 10 years for Recognition as a Polish citizenship also include:
– Time during studies on Karta Pobytu for studies (counted as half for Long Term EU Residence Permit) -> does it count as half or as full time for recognition as Polish Citizen (10 yrs minimum)?
– Time spent legally in Poland while waiting for one Karta Pobytu to replace the next one (I understand this does not count for Permanent Residency, but it does count for LT EU Res. Permit).
In other words, if the law says that time during studies counts as half or as zero 🙁 and the same for time spent replacing cards. It makes a big difference.
Pozdrawiam,
Pablo
Hello Pablo,
that’s a good question. The answer is that 10 year requirement for citizenship works different from stay requirements for PR or LTEUR. For this 10-year period ALL legal residence periods count in normal 1:1 ratio (so 1 year or month is always 1 year or month) – whether it was during a residence permit, visa or even visa-free regime (ruch bezwizowy). The only requirement is that it has to be legal stay.
Pozdrawiam serdecznie!
Hello,
Does the waiting time in between two karta pobytu count for citizenship?
Yes, it does count.
Dear Piotr,
Thank you very much for your quick feedback.
As i’m planning to relocate to France, and after checking with french authorities, they ask me to provide at least the LTEUR; If i hold such a permit, i can enter and settle in France without having to apply for a long-term visa (for more than 3 months), and then i can apply for a residence permit in France.
As i have an issue to pass the B1 language exam, i’m looking for more quick solution, and if will be possible to apply for LTEUR without having this new condition of language.
FYI;
*I got my permanent residence card on 2016
*I live in Poland from 2012 uninterruptedly until now ( >5 years)
*I work and i pay taxes continuously from 2012 until now
*I’m covered by health insurance
*I’m owner of a flat in Warsaw from 2016
Could you please let me know when this new condition was added? if is-it from the loi amendement on FEB 2018? if so, before this date (2018), i already have all conditions.
Hope it’s a quite clear, otherwise please email me at atefbo@live.fr
This case it’s very urgent please,
Thank you in advance for your attention,
Awaiting your prompt feedback,
Regrads,
Atef
Hello Atef,
this change was made on 12th of February 2018, but it works for all procedures started after that date, so unfortunately it’s not possible to avoid it and use the old rules.
In my knowledge, there is no way to “switch” PR to LTEUR, but now I understand your point.
Hello Piotr,
Thank you for your detailed answer.
Excellent work keep it up,
Best regards,
Atef
Hi Piotr,
I am from India, and working in Poland from past 5 years, am i eligible to apply for PR without language skills, B1, well i have A1 level but there is no official exam from ministry on A1
Permanent residence permit doesn’t require a language skill, but you have to meet one of the other listed requirements. The most common is being married to Polish citizen or having Polish origin.
Otherwise, you may qualify for long term EU residence permit if you pass Polish language exam on B1 level and have legal stay in Poland for 5 years.
This site was… how do I say it? Relevant!! Finally I’ve found something that helped
me. Thank you!
You’re welcome! 🙂
Hi, Do you if this list was finally updated “the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry”
Where we could see this list?
Unfortunately, the list of professions that may allow you to apply for permanent residence after 4 years is not yet published by Polish Ministry.
Dear Piotr,
Can you please suggest if I can apply for PR based on the below facts:
1. Holding the Blue Card
2. Completed 4.5 years of stay in Poland
3. Decision based on the work performed by skiiled professional
I don’t have any Polish knowledge. My Query is based on your update for Section 6c. Please suggest if it is possible or not. Also what can be done for this. Also my family will be eligible on my basis or they need to complete 4 or 5 years of their own. My family came here last year only.
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
As for the section 6 c), unfortunately, in order to use this 4-years basis, your profession has to be on the list certified by Polish ministry. Since there is no list of professions certified, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Are you sure PR does not require B1 language exam?
Yes, you don’t need any language certificate to get permanent residence permit.
Hello Piotr, Morning. I have heard lot about you and thank you so much for helping all foreigners in Wroclaw. The services you are providing is excellent and you are very honest.
My question:
I am staying in Poland since 2010 ( 1 year based on Polish Visa) after that in 2011 till now i am on Temporary resident permit. I know i can apply for long term EU but i have to give polish exam which i tried one time and did not make it . Still trying.
1) Based on my 10 years Temporary RP i am eligible to apply for Permanent Resident in Poland ?
2) If yes still the condition for Polish exam has to be fulfilled?
These questions are no where written anywhere hope you have some knowledge or idea about it would be much appreciated. Thanks again for your wonderful support and advice. Have a great day.Keep it up 🙂
You’re welcome! That’s great to hear.
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Dear,
I am foreigner living in poland for 6.5 years in basis of work, I have being graduated from polish universatity ( masters – English Language) , my knowledge of polish language is vert limited, do I have the right to apply for permante residence card without the langauge requierement ?
You can apply for permanent residence permit without any language skills. Still, you need to meet other requirements.
Dear Piotr,
I’ve reached your website while googling about this topic, and first of all I’d like to congratulate you for the nice content.
My question is related to the Permanent Residence, that can be obtained after 5 years (if meeting all requirements), without the need of B1 Polish.
Once obtained, I understand I can stay in Poland for indefinite period of time.
Regarding jobs, with this permanent residence, can I switch from a job without the need of a work permit?
Thank you
Thank you. With permanent residence permit, you can be employer and change job at any time without a work permit.
Good day Piotr,
I have been living in Poland since 2014 and since 2015 with a stable office job. I am writing you in relation to the below addition to the requirement for a permanent residence:
c) 4 years of residence with temporary residence and work permit work permit obtained for the purpose of performing job in one of certified professions [the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry],
When I asked the HR department of the company where I work if they could review if I could apply to the permanent residence instead of depending on the work permit only, they told me that they were not aware of such update and referred me to the goverment site, https://www.gov.pl/web/uw-mazowiecki/zezwolenie-na-pobyt-staly and indeed I didnt see this addition.
Is the website outdated? What are there professions that would allow me to apply to the permanent residence?
Regards,
Jorge
Unfortunately, in order to use this 4-years basis, your profession has to be on the list certified by Polish ministry. Since there is no list of professions certified, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
hello, piotr kamler just a quick question. I have been living in Poland for 5 years 9 months and I have completed szkołę policealną in Poland which was one year, and I have given state exam too and I passed. does it confirms that I don’t need to pass the b1 state exam? when I did some research this websites (https://udsc.gov.pl/faqudsc/zezwolenie-na-pobyt-rezydenta-dlugoterminowego-ue/ukonczylem-szkole-policealna-na-terytorium-polski-czy-swiadectwo-ukonczenia-takiej-szkoly-potwierdza-ze-posiadam-wymagana-znajomosc-jezyka-polskiego-do-celow-udzielenia-zezwolenia-na-pobyt-rezydenta/) says I don’t have to could to make me more clear
If this szkoła policealna had all classes in Polish and it is a school that is on the MEN (ministry of education) list, then you don’t need to pass the language exam.
Hi Piotr,
My wife holds post-graduate diploma “dyplom ukończenia studiów podyplomowych” from Polish University (study instruction was in Polish). Can she apply to EU long term RP with that diploma?
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if she qualifies. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hi Piotr,
Thank for such detail information.
I got few questions.
I would like to apply to the permanent residence in Poland.
I have been living legally in Poland since January 2012, from 2012 to 2015 as a student (PhD). I put on hold my musical studies to keep working and from 2016 to present working and holding Karta powytu Czasowego, so the company where I am working is sponsoring me.
Now, I would like to apply for the permanent residence, but I haven’t been able to find the list of professions by the Minister of Poland.
Unfortunately, this list hasn’t been published still.
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hello Piotr,
Nice portal with full of information. How can one let foreign ministry know if they need to publish those Designation/Certified Occupation list so foreigners can apply for PR?
Thankyou.
Also this information is not on Polish Foreign ministry site. Where there any announcements regarding this?
This list will be publicly available, but you would need to know Polish to look for it in legal act browsers, since it would definitely won’t be in English. Best place to look is here – I would definitely inform about this as soon as this will happen.
The ministry will decide when to do this if they will consider that there is a need to attract more specialists to Poland.
You can send them a letter to ask for it, but one such voice won’t make them decide to do this. However, if a lot of people or organisations would write them a petition, this would make a change.
Great and very useful article, thank you for that.
I am wondering what are the differences between PR and LTEUR in terms of benefits.
For instance, after acquiring them, which one would enable us to settle in an another EU country if needed? From your previous comment to Aref, as far as i understand, LTEUR enables you to move to another EU country but PR does not. Is that correct?
Both permits provides you with a right to travel to other EU countries. You can stay there for up to 90 days in every 180 days period.
Dear Piotr,
I have a question about taking the “EU residence permit”, and more specifically, regarding the 5-year period of residence in Poland. The durion of residence for Ph.D. students will be considered as half of the real-time stay?
Yes, but only if these students had visas or residence permits issued based on studies. In comparison, if they studied, but had visas or residence permit based on work, this counts in full (100%).
Hi Piotr,
Thank you for the this article. It helped.
I have a question about the Long term EU residence permit.
How does the government define the requirement #1 stated above
“1. has been staying in Poland legally and uninterruptedly for at least 5 years”
Having worked and lived in Poland for 5 years, would I qualify as living in Poland uninterruptedly for 5 years even if:
a) I had short travels outside Poland (and EU)
b) I had time spent (after expiry of visa) waiting for karta pobytu (while working ofcourse).
Thank You!
The way uninterrupted stay works is that you cannot have any single stay outside Poland longer then 6 months and all such stays (travels) cannot exceed 10 months in total (during the last 5 years).
The time you wait for a residence permit also counts.
Good afternoon Piotr,
Again thanks for this very useful article.
I’m leaving in Poland since 2016. Studying ( English language) and working During the pandemic, i was stuck in the UK for a long period of time ( 2 years , due sickness , etc ) meanwhile my karta expired. Hopefully I applied before leaving the country in September 2020.
Decision come out on 31st December 2021 , karta in May 2022. I managed to collect it recently.
The question is would all these affect my eligibility to PR or Long term EU. It’s been 6 years now I’m working in the same company.
Thanks for your reply.
Best regards
Good afternoon,
unfortunately, it does affect it, since both of them require you to stay in Poland for a fixed period of time before applying. During that time, you have to stay in Poland without breaks longer then 6 months each and 10 months in total.
Hello, is there any update on getting permament residence with 4 years of temporary stay?
“c) 4 years of residence with temporary residence and work permit work permit obtained for the purpose of performing job in one of certified professions [the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry],”
There is no list of professions still, sorry.
Dear Piotr,
Wishing you a HappyNew Year 2021!
I want to apply for polish citizenship and i fullfill all requirements only the polish language skill.
As you may know that “szkoła policealna” can provide 2 types of certificate: certificate of finishing short courses (140 hours for example until 1 year) or professional certificate (zawodowe certyfikat-2 years study). Hence, from law perpective, is ANY certificate from post-graduate school (szkoła policealna) under MEN [Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej] can be enough prove of polish language skill ?
Thank you in advance for your constant support,
Happy New Year!
Yes, a postgraduate school (szkoła policealna) that is included on the MEN (Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej) list can be used as a confirmatiomn of language skill when applying. In such case you don’t need to pass the language exam.
Dear Piotr,
Happy New Year 2021!
In accordance with Article 211(3) of the Law on Foreigners, knowledge of the Polish language shall be confirmed by one of the following
documents:
1) an official certificate of knowledge of the Polish language referred to in Article 11a of the Polish Language Act of 7 October 1999 (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 931 and 1669), at a level of language proficiency of at least B1;
2. a certificate of completion in the Republic of Poland of a school within the meaning of Article 2(1)(b) of Regulation (EC) No 1782/2003; 2 point 2 of the Act of 14 December 2016 – Education Law (Journal of Laws of 2018, item 996, 1000, 1290 and 1669) or universities within the meaning of the Act of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science with lecture Polish language;
3) a certificate of completion of a school or university with a lecture Polish language abroad, corresponding to a school or university within the meaning of Article 2(2) of the Law of 14 December 2016 – Education Law or the Law of 20 July 2018 – Law on Higher Education and Science.
Ma question: Could you please help me to clarify the point 2) ?
Is the certificate of finishing a short course (140 hours until 1 year) in a postgraduate school (szkoła policealna) under MEN (Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej) can be presented as an enough prove of polish language skill while applying ?
Thank you in advance for your support,
Happy New Year!
Yes, a postgraduate school (szkoła policealna) that is included on the MEN (Ministerstwo Edukacji Narodowej) list can be used as a confirmatiomn of language skill when applying. In such case you don’t need to pass the language exam.
Hi Piotr,
Was hoping you could help me, i wanted to know how the time towards EU LongTerm RP is calculated, I was studying for 2 years until 2017 April, Then i started working in July 2017, but my student Visa was Valid until October 2017
Would my student status time be counted from the date of starting my studies till the date of graduation, or will it be counted to the date i started working or will it be counted to the date of applying for my first nonstudent RP or would it be counted to the date my visa expired, or will it be counted till the date i received my first nonstudent RP decision
Thanks a lot in advance
What is included in this calculation is not your studies time, but rather the duration of your visa and residence permit.
Still, I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. You can contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hello Piotr. Good Afternoon. My name is Patrick and I am in Poland since 2016. I am working here based on work permit granted by company. Based on work permit that was issue + last decision for karta pobythu I have already 4 years in Poland however the residence permit has only 2 years and 9 months. Is it possible to apply for long permit based on residence + work permit .
Thanks !
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hello Piotr.
Do you know when the list of professions will be release by the Minister of Poland? I have been living in Poland since 2012, first as a student (PhD) and then with working vida since 2016. And I would like to apply to the permanent residence.
Thank you in advance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when thislist will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Hi,
Can you confirm that, is there any rule changes for permanent residency ? Or any petition with court/parlament for PR ?
There are no changes being under way. I don’t know if anything is planned though.
Hi! Thank you for the article.
I am an EU citizen living in Poland for 6 years in March 2021. I have obtained the blue card in December 2015. I have a had a break in my stay (less than 12 months) for childbirth. I plan to obtain Polish citizenship. Do I need to change my blue paper status (permanent resident) to Long term EU resident?
You’re welcome!
Long term EU residence permit doesn’t work for EU citizens – it’s for non-EU citizens only. If you have a right of permanent residence as an EU citizen, you can apply for citizenship after 3 years of stay in Poland based on that.
Hi Piotr,
Read above that for PR, 4 years are required and no language skills.
In my case have been on a national visa since April 17, then moved to Katra Pobytu (TRC) and now on Blue Card. I complete legal residency of 4 years in March 21, does that mean I can apply for PR without language skills ?
Also PR or LTEUR, does it impact in any way on requirement for an expat working within Schengen region
Good afternoon,
unfortunately, in order to use this 4-years basis, your profession has to be on the list certified by Polish ministry. Since there is no list of professions certified, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Hi , I am in Poland from 2016 October and working continuously.
Am I eligible for Permanent residence without B1 exam ?
I would need to know more details to be able to determine if you qualify. Please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hello Piotr,
Thank you for these info, they are really helpful.
I have question regarding this part:
c) 4 years of residence with temporary residence and work permit work permit obtained for the purpose of performing job in one of certified professions [the list of professions is yet to be confirmed by Polish Ministry],
Could you elaborate a little bit on this part? we still don’t have the list? if is applying for permanent resident possible at the moment if:
I’ve worked for more than 4 years with a full time contract, graduated from a Polish university but in a English study program.
Unfortunately, in order to use this 4-years basis, your profession has to be on the list certified by Polish ministry. Since there is no list of professions certified, it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Hi Piotr,
About certified professions, do you know where to find the list? Does software engineer in the list?
There is no list of professions certified, so it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Thank your for this wonderful article. Has the list of professions been published ?
No, the list hasn’t been published still.
Hello Piotr, Thanks for the information. You have a very useful website. I have a question. Has the list of special professions been updated by government for granting permanent residence after staying continously for 4 years?
There is no list of professions certified, so currently it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Great article!
I have a question, has the list of professions been confirmed by the Polish Ministry?
No – I’m afraid this list may not be confirmed by the Ministry in the near future.
Hi Piotr!
Your site is very helpful! Thank you so much!
I would like to ask if the list of professions has been published yet? Or will it be published any time soon?
There is no list of professions certified, so it is not possible to apply for permanent residence based on this circumstance.
Unfortunately, no one knows when such list will be certified, but I’m afraid it’s possible it won’t happen in the near future.
Dear Piotr,
How do you think, what should be the legislative procedure (in parliament/sejm I suppose) to include “exceptions” to the language requirement? The case is: 65+ retired seniors (one is disabled, the other is also chronically sick), parents (Ukrainian citizens) of a person with Polish citizenship. They will never seek employment or whatever, and are granted already fourth temporary residence under the “other” rules – to have support from their only daughter. At the same time they have retirement sent from their country of origin. They are elderly and will not neither learn language to pass the exam nor pass it (at least writing part for sure). They live in Poland for 7 years, speak Polish, but won’t pass the exam. There should be possibility for some exceptions!!! In near future, when all those thousands of labour migrants living in PL on permanent residence permits or with citizenship start to bring their elderly sick parents to take care of them, it will be normal situation… they won’t pass exams either.
What is possible route to make an amendment to the law for such cases?
Should I ask some friendly (or my) parliamentary representative? Or go to the head of the legislation unit in UdSC?
Thank you in advance,
Well, I’m a legal practitioner, not a politician.
As per article 118 of Polish Constitution, legislative initiative (the ability to propose changes in legal acts) is given to the deputies, the Senate, the President of the Republic, Council of Ministers and a group of at least 100,000 citizens. So it is possible to propose changes from the “citizen level”, but you would need to organise a lot of people for that goal.
Dear Sir,
I have started my Master in Engineering in Feb-2017, I have completed it in Nov- 2018, after that i worked from 2018 to 2020 up to September. from October 2020 I was joined as a Ph.D. student, my course will be completed in 2024.
my question is am i applying for EU long-term or PR?, Am i Eligible to apply for any one of them.
greetings
RK
I would need more details to answer your question. If you are interested in checking if you meet requirements for any of these permits, please contact us via email biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Point 6.C mean someone working at Blue card and living in Poland for 4 years can apply for PR?
Currently not. The list of professions hasn’t been published by the ministry.
Hey Piotr,
Thanks for great articles and wanted to ask for long Term EU residence, I have Been in EU for around 5 years:
1) Full time Study italy visa 09.2017- 08.2018 (equivalent 0.5 year)
2) Full time Study polish visa 09.2018- 09.2019 (equivalent 0.5 year)
3) Full time Study italy visa 09.2019- 10.2019
4) full time Work contract 10.2019 – now (equivalent 3.5 years)
5) Along with Stamp on passport since 09.2019 till karta pobytu on 05.2021
Could i apply for EU long term residence if i Got B1 polish in 6 months or better wait for PR?
Good afternoon,
if you would like me to consult you on this, please contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl.
Hi Piotr,
Thank you for your advice on this blog.
I read an article today, there are some changes in the language certificate requirement for the B1 language in Poland.
what does it make different from the previous law?
Does it mean, if a foreign national studied at a Polish University (English Medium), and passed a Foreign language subject (which is Polish), It will consider equivalent to B1?
For example, I am a non-EU citizen, who studied master in one of the Private Polish University (in English Medium), but I passed (4/5) Polish Exam during my study as a Foreign Language subject in my study, so will it be considered equivalent to B1?
https://travelobiz.com/polands-new-language-rules-for-eu-residence-permits-take-effect-on-june-24/
Thank You,
Malek
Good afternoon,
these new changes regarding languages provide additional options to prove your Polish language skills. These additional options will be provided by the Internal Affairs Ministry. What options would that be or when exactly will that happen, we will see.
I will definitely publish an article on it, so stay tuned!
Hi Piotr
My name is krish and I’m a Indian citizen i live in poland from sep 2017 and i get my 1st karta pobytu in nov 2019 do i want to know that I’m eligible for applying permanent residence card?? Without B1 language certificate? And i have basic umowa praca i live here with my family and my daughter was born here 1 year ago
Good Morning,
permanent residence permit doesn’t require a language skill, but you have to meet one of the other listed requirements. The most common is being married to Polish citizen or having Polish origin.
Otherwise, you may qualify for long term EU residence permit if you pass Polish language exam on B1 level and have legal stay in Poland for 5 years.
Hello, I took training from the floristry course given by Cosinus and received their diploma. Will these diplomas be useful when I apply for citizenship?
Good afternoon,
in order to tell you if this diploma would be sufficient, I would need to see it.
If you would like to receive legal assistance with that, you can contact me via email: biuro@kancelariakamler.pl
Hello Piotr,
I read the questions and your response to them in the comments however I have a little confusion.
My situation: I have been living in Poland for more than 10 years now (7 years on TRC based on student status, finished my master’s from Polish university and then for 3 years I had TRC based on work). I have a stable income. I have diploma where the main language of instruction was Polish. I have recently gotten long term EU residence card.
My confusion: Am I eligible to apply for Polish passport already or the 7 years spent on TRC based on student status be counted as 3.5?
I would really appreciate your input on the above
Thank you in advance
Good afternoon,
for the purpose of citizenship application, your legal stay duration always counts fully (100%) – regardless if it was based on work, family or studies.
Only when applying for long term EU residence permit, your TRC based on studies count as 50% of its duration.