Temporary residence permit in Poland
We help foreigners in matters of temporary residence card and temporary residence permit in Poland. We support the choice of the basis for residence, preparation of documents for the residence card, application, contact with the authority and follow-up after the submission of the case.
We support cases for temporary residence in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship and remote in Poland. We also help after calling to complete documents, with long waiting times and after a refusal decision.
What is a temporary residence permit and a residence card?
Temporary residence permit
It is an administrative decision which allows legal stay in Poland for a certain period of time and on a specific basis, such as work, studies, family or business activity.
Residence card as document
The residence card is a document issued after a positive decision. In practice, it confirms legal stay, facilitates contacts with authorities and daily functioning in Poland.
Service in Gdańsk and Pomorskie
In the Pomeranian Voivodeship we can also help locally with activities related to the case conducted by the Pomeranian Voivodeship authority.
Who we help in matters of temporary residence
Work in Poland
For persons employed under a contract of employment or other legal forms of cooperation.
Studies and Science
For students, graduates and people planning on staying after graduation.
Economic activity
For foreigners who want to base their stay on running a company or company documents.
Family and Marriage
For matters related to family life and legalisation of family members’ residence.
Extension of stay
For those who wish to apply for temporary residence before the current basis for residence, visa or visa-free travel cease to be valid.
Official requests and more complex cases
For those who have received an official request to supplement or see the risk of refusal.
Steps when proceedings are taking too long
For those whose case is taking too long, they want to see what action can be taken if the waiting time for a decision is extended.
Temporary residence permit cases we handle
Temporary residence based on employment
Help in the preparation of documents, applications and correspondence with the authority.
Temporary residence based on studies
Support for university documents, insurance and living conditions.
Residence based on marriage and family life
Family matters requiring well selected documentation and consistent justification.
EU Blue Card
Support for highly qualified work and employment conditions.
Business-based stay
Analysis of company documents, purpose of stay and basis of further stay in Poland.
Official requests, refusals and next steps
Assistance following an official request for completion of documents, with a risk of refusal and when further steps need to be taken.
Most common problems when applying for a residence card
What is the procedure for obtaining a temporary residence permit
Most residence card cases follow a similar pattern: analysis of the basis of residence, documents, application, contact with the authority and follow-up to the case.
Analysis of the situation and grounds of residence
We check your situation and determine what the basis of your stay will be appropriate in your case.
Gathering the documents
We help determine which documents are needed for the residence card and in what form they need to be prepared.
Preparation of the application
We fill out an application for temporary residence, prepare the necessary letters and check the consistency of the entire documentation.
Submitting the application through MOS and contacting the authority
We help submit the application through MOS and support further communication with the authority handling the case.
Supplements, decision and receipt of the card
We help you respond to official requests, prepare additional documents and plan the next steps until the decision is issued and you collect your residence card.
Scope of temporary residence card assistance
Analysis of the situation and grounds of residence
We assess the situation of the customer and help you choose the basis for residence that best suits the facts of the case and documents.
List of required documents
We order documents for the residence card and indicate what is needed at the application stage.
Preparation of applications and writings
We prepare the documentation in a consistent and tailored manner to the basis for residence.
Checking the documents for completeness and accuracy
We verify whether the documentation is complete and there are no formal errors before submission.
Support for contacts with the authority
We help you arrange contact with the authority, answer letters and actions after submitting an application for temporary residence.
Support for official requests for completion
During the completion phase, we support the collection of documents and the preparation of an answer in accordance with the contents of the official request.
Appeals and judicial proceedings
We also support clients after a refusal. We analyse the reasons and help assess whether it is worth appealing or taking other action.
Prices and models of cooperation
The cost of service depends on the basis for residence, the documents and the complexity of the case. We give indicative prices from, and we present an accurate quote after preliminary analysis.
Full case handling
The full package includes preparing and submitting the application, monitoring the case, responding to official requests and providing document supplements without limit until a decision is issued. If the case takes too long, one formal reminder (ponaglenie) is included. After the decision, we explain what it means.
Prices for individual clients include VAT. Administrative, court and stamp duties, translations and other external costs are paid separately unless stated otherwise for a particular service. Payment may be split into up to four instalments.
Examples of situations and scope of support
See the problems that most customers come to us with and what actions we can help with.
First application for Temporary residence based on employment
See what documents, risks and further steps are worth examining.
case following an official request from the authority and risk of refusal
See what documents, risks and further steps are worth examining.
Related services
Temporary residence is often connected with work legalisation, family residence or running a business. See which services may fit your situation.
Frequently asked questions about a temporary residence permit
The most common questions concern residence permit documents, waiting times, the basis for residence and communication with the authority.
What documents are needed for the residence card?
The set of documents depends on the basis for residence. The most frequently needed are identification documents, photographs, documents confirming the purpose of the stay, insurance and attachments related to work, studies, family or business activity.
How long is the application for a residence card pending?
The time to wait for a decision depends on the type of case, the completeness of documents and the authority’s workload. Therefore, each case should be prepared to reduce the risk of official requests and additional delays.
Can I apply before the end of the visa or current stay?
Yes. An application for temporary residence must be submitted while you are staying in Poland legally. In practice, it is worth taking care of this earlier in order to have time to complete documents and possible amendments.
How is temporary residence permit different from residence card?
Temporary residence permit is an administrative decision confirming the right of residence for a certain period of time. The residence card is a document issued after a positive decision and confirms the status of the foreigner in practical situations.
Can I work after applying for a temporary residence?
This depends on the basis of your stay, your status to date and your work documents. Before taking a job or changing employment conditions, it is worth examining the specific situation so as not to expose yourself to the problem of the legality of work.
What should I do if the authority asks me to provide additional documents?
We need to carefully examine the content of the official request, the deadline for reply and what documents are needed. In many cases, it is this stage that determines the continuation of proceedings for residence permits.
Do you help after a refusal?
Yes. We analyse the grounds for refusal and help to assess whether it is worth to appeal in a given case or take other actions.
Can you help when an authority has failed to act for a long time?
Yes. If the time to wait for a decision is too long, we examine the situation and help to assess what further action might make sense in a particular situation.
Are you helping customers outside the Pomeranian Voivodeship?
Yes. We help customers from all over Poland remotely and by correspondence, and in the Pomeranian Voivodeship we can also support locally.
Can consultation take place online?
Yes. In many cases the first stage of analysis and discussion of documents can take place remotely.
Contact us about temporary residence
Contact us if you would like to prepare a temporary residence application, complete the required documents or respond to an official request from the authority.
Contact us
Contact Details
Address
Kieturakisa 10, office 21 (second floor), 80-742 Gdańsk
Telephone
+48 572 868 879
biuro@pcr-legal.pl
Working hours
Mon-Fri: 9:00-17:00, Sat-Sun: closed