For High Qualified

EU Blue Card in Poland

We check the current requirements concerning qualifications, the employment contract and salary, prepare the agreed documents and support you in proceedings for a temporary residence permit for highly qualified employment.

Basics

What is the EU Blue Card in Poland?

This is a particular type of temporary residence permit and work in a highly qualified profession. The permit issued in Poland determines the status in Poland and mobility to another EU country is subject to separate conditions.

Career development in the EU

The EU Blue Card facilitates professional development and gives opportunities to work in other European Union countries as well.

High qualifications and remuneration

To obtain Blue Card, you must have a higher education or appropriate experience and meet the minimum wage requirements.

Service in Gdańsk and the whole of Poland

We conduct matters locally in the Pomeranian Voivodeship and remotely for clients from all over Poland.

To whom?

Who do we help with EU Blue Card applications?

We help people with the qualifications required for planned work and employers preparing employment conditions. Before submitting, we check the current contract period, salary threshold and qualifying documents.

Specialists with higher education

For persons holding a university diploma or the relevant professional qualifications required to obtain Blue Card.

IT staff and specialised industries

For specialists in sectors such as IT, engineering, finance and medicine, where high qualifications are required.

Scope of services

What matters on the EU Blue Card are we helping

The scope may include verification of qualifications, contracts and salaries, preparation of an application, response to an official request and analysis of obligations when changing employers or working conditions.

temporary residence based on Blue Card

Assistance in preparing documents, employment contracts and the application for the EU Blue Card.

Blue Card Extension

Assistance in the continuation of stay and preparation of documents for subsequent authorisation.

Verification of employment conditions

We check the compliance of wages, jobs and qualifications with Blue Card requirements.

Residence for the EU Blue Card holder’s family

Support for legalisation of family members’ stay and the preparation of appropriate applications.

Change of employer or working conditions

Support for updating documents and duties to the authority after the change of employment.

official requests, refusals and follow-up

Assistance following an official request for completion of documents, refusal decisions and further proceedings.

Procedure

What does the Blue Card support process look like?

First we check the qualifications, the contract period and the current salary threshold. We then clean up the documents and determine the scope of support for the application and contact with the authority.

1

Assessment of qualifications

We check your education, professional experience and whether you meet your job and salary requirements.

2

Preparation of documents

We complete documents confirming qualifications, employment contract, diplomas and required attachments.

3

an application through MOS and contact with the authority

We help submit the application through MOS and support further communication with the authority handling the case.

4

Monitoring and additional documents

Within the scope of the contract, we analyse the received official requests and help prepare the required additions.

5

Pick up Blue Card

If the Authority makes a positive decision, we will explain further formalities and the rights and obligations associated with the EU Blue Card to the agreed extent.

Our support

Scope of assistance with Blue Card

After examining the terms of employment and documents, we determine the activities covered by the contract. We do not guarantee the decision or the deadline of the voivode proceedings.

Analysis of the situation and conditions for obtaining Blue Card

We check the possibility of obtaining Blue Card and verify compliance with employment and salary requirements.

List of required documents

We prepare a list of documents needed to submit an application and clarify formal requirements.

Preparation of the application and documentation

We help prepare a complete application and other documents required by the authority.

Checking the documents for completeness and accuracy

We verify the documentation for completeness and compliance with applicable regulations.

Support for contacts with the authority

We help communicate with the authority, respond to official requests and monitor the case.

Support for document 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 more complex cases

We also help with refusal decisions and more complicated administrative procedures.

Problems

The most common problems with the Blue Card application

The most common difficulties concern compliance with formal requirements, documents and employment conditions. Errors in the preparation phase of the application may lead to delays or a negative decision.
Failure to meet minimum wage requirements
Lack of adequate qualifications or problem with recognition of diploma
Incomplete or inconsistent set of documents
Work contract not meeting Blue Card requirements
Examples

Examples of situations and scope of support

See the problems that most customers come to us with and what actions we can help with.

Example

Verification of qualifications and remuneration before submitting an application

See what documents, risks and further steps are worth examining.

Example

Risk assessment for changing work during the procedure

See what documents, risks and further steps are worth examining.

Related services

Related services

The EU Blue Card brings together issues of residence, qualifications and employment. See also services for employees and employers.

REVIEWS

What do clients say?

Read reviews from people who have used our services.

Price list

Prices and models of cooperation

Full handling of an EU Blue Card casePLN 1,800
Formal reminder (ponaglenie) included in full case handlingincluded

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.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Blue Card

The most common questions concern the conditions for receiving Blue Card, the required employment contract, the minimum salary, the change of employer and the possibility of obtaining permanent residence in the future.

What conditions do you have to meet to receive Blue Card?

You must meet the current requirements for a temporary residence permit for highly qualified employment. These include appropriate qualifications, an employment contract or a binding job offer for at least the required period, and a salary no lower than the current threshold. Since 2025, the minimum contract period is generally six months.

What must be the salary amount for Blue Card in Poland?

The salary must be at least 150% of the average salary in the national economy in the year preceding the application. The exact threshold changes each year, so we verify it when preparing the case.

Does Blue Card allow you to change your employer?

A change of employer or conditions of employment may entail an obligation to notify the voivodes or any other activity which depends on the content of the permit and the current provisions. Before changing, you need to check the specific decision, the deadline and new working conditions.

How long is the Blue Card application pending?

Time depends on the completeness of documents, voivod activities and circumstances of the case. We do not specify the guaranteed deadline; before submitting, we explain the stages and factors that may affect the time of proceedings.

What documents are needed for Blue Card?

The scope includes documents concerning identity, employment, remuneration, qualifications and insurance and other situation-dependent annexes. The list must be established on the basis of the current requirements and data of the employer.

Why us

How we work on the Blue Card

We verify qualifications, contract and requirements for remuneration, prepare documents and support in the stages of the procedure specified in the contract. The decision and the time limit for issuing the card shall be determined by the authority.

Base
selected for residence
Documents
checked before submission
MOS
help with the online application
Authority
support for further steps

Official sources and date checked

The information on this page was verified on 30 July 2026. Requirements and documents depend on the situation of the client, the basis of the procedure and current regulations. Before taking action, we shall verify the legal status and proper procedure.

You need help with Blue Card?

Contact us if you want to check the requirements for an EU Blue Card and the necessary documents. After an initial assessment, we will discuss the available steps and scope of assistance.

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Contact

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    Contact Details

    Address

    Kieturakisa 10, office 21 (second floor), 80-742 Gdańsk

    Telephone

    +48 572 868 879

    Email

    biuro@pcr-legal.pl

    Working hours

    Mon-Fri: 9:00-17:00, Sat-Sun: closed

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