Permanent residence permit and permanent residence card
We check whether your situation meets one of the statutory grounds for permanent residence, organise the documents and support you at the stages of the proceedings covered by the agreement.
We serve cases for permanent residence in Gdańsk, Pomeranian Voivodeship and remotely throughout Poland. We also help after calling to complete documents, with long waiting times and after a refusal decision.
What is a permanent residence permit?
Permanent residence permit
It is a form of legalisation of stay, which allows to live in Poland permanently without the need to renew permits. It may be awarded, among others, on the basis of Polish origin, the Polish Charter, marriage to a Polish citizen or other statutory conditions.
Residence card as document
After obtaining the decision, a residence card is issued, which confirms a legal stay, facilitates contact 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.
When we consider permanent residence permits
Polish origin
For people who have Polish roots and want to get a permanent residence based on origin.
Polish Card (Karta Polaka)
For holders of a Karta Polaka who plan to settle in Poland and obtain permanent residence.
Marriage to a Polish citizen
For persons who are married to a Polish citizen who meet the conditions for permanent residence.
International protection
For persons with refugee status, subsidiary protection or other rights resulting from international protection and may apply for permanent residence.
official requests and difficult matters
For those who have received an official request to supplement or see the risk of refusal.
Children and family members
For children of foreigners or Polish citizens and other persons entitled to permanent residence on the basis of family ties.
Permanent residence permit cases we handle
permanent residence based on Polish origin
Assistance in preparing documents confirming origin and complete application.
permanent residence based on the Polish Charter
Support in the procedure of obtaining permanent residence for persons holding the Polish Charter.
Permanent residence based on marriage and family ties
Cases related to marriage with a Polish citizen and permanent residence of family members.
permanent residence based on international protection
Assistance to refugees, subsidiary protection or other rights.
official requests, refusals and follow-up
Assistance following an official request for completion of documents, with a risk of refusal and in planning further steps on the case.
Delays and prolonged proceedings
Support in situations where the case is taking too long and appropriate action is needed.
Most common problems when applying for permanent residence
What needs to be documented about permanent residence
temporary residence based on work
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.
Staying on the basis of 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 follow-up
Assistance following an official request for completion of documents, with a risk of refusal and when further steps need to be taken.
What is the procedure for obtaining a permanent residence permit?
Most permanent residence cases in Poland follow a similar scheme: analysis of the basis for residence, a set of documents, preparation of the application, contact with the authority and actions following the submission of the case.
Analysis of the situation and grounds of residence
We check your situation and determine whether you meet the conditions for permanent residence and what basis will be appropriate in your case.
Documenting
We help determine what documents are required, where to obtain them, and how to prepare them.
Preparation of the application
We complete the application for permanent residence, prepare the necessary letters and check the correctness 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 assistance with permanent residence card
Analysis of the situation and grounds of residence
We assess your situation and help establish the right basis for permanent residence.
List of required documents
We order documents and indicate what is needed at the application stage.
Preparation of applications and writings
We prepare the documentation in a consistent, complete and tailored manner.
Checking the documents for completeness and accuracy
We verify whether the documentation is complete and does not contain formal errors before submission.
Support for contacts with the authority
We help you arrange contact with the authority, answer to letters and follow-up.
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.
Negative decision and follow-up
We analyze justification, instruction and deadline. If representation is needed in court, we confirm the participation of the person with the required powers separately.
Prices and models of cooperation
The cost of handling a permanent residence case depends on the basis for obtaining the right of residence, documents and the degree of 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.
Permanent residence application based on the Polish or Polish Charter
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.
What do clients say?
Read reviews from people who have used our services.
Хочу оставить отзыв, потому что ребята реально заслуживают благодарности. Моя ситуация тянулась очень долго: больше года после подачи документов и уже около шести месяцев после сдачи отпечатков пальцев не было вообще никаких. Всё время висел статус «анализ материалов», и ничего не менялось. Решила обратиться в эту фирму, и с этого момента дело наконец сдвинулось с мёртвой точки. Уже на первой консультации мне всё спокойно и понятно объяснили: какая у меня ситуация, что можно сделать, какие документы нужно донести или исправить. Сразу стало видно, что люди знают свою работу и реально разбираются в процессе. Дальше всё прошло очень быстро и чётко. Помогли со всеми формальностями по карте побыту, всё подготовили как нужно, и уже через два месяца после обращения я получила положительное решение. Всё это время была поддержка от начала и до конца, на любые вопросы отвечали, подсказывали и помогали. Отдельно хочу отметить Кшиштофа - настоящий профессионал, видно, что человек с большим опытом. И большое спасибо Зюзанне за очень приятное и внимательное отношение: всегда на связи, всё объяснит, подскажет и поможет. Я правда очень благодарна за помощь. Всё прошло чётко, грамотно и без лишнего стресса. Смело могу рекомендовать всем, кому нужна помощь с легализацией в Польше. English translation: I would like to leave a review because the team truly deserve thanks. My case had been dragging on for a very long time: more than a year after I submitted the documents, and nearly six months after giving my fingerprints, there had been no progress at all. The status remained ‘document review’, and nothing changed. I decided to contact this firm, and from that point my case finally began to move forward. At the first consultation, they calmly and clearly explained my situation, what could be done, and which documents needed to be submitted or corrected. It was immediately clear that they knew their work and genuinely understood the process. Everything then went very quickly and efficiently. They helped with all the residence card formalities, prepared everything properly, and I received a positive decision just two months after contacting them. I had support from beginning to end: they answered every question, explained things and helped. I would also like to mention Krzysztof - a true professional with extensive experience. Many thanks as well to Zuzanna for being so attentive and pleasant to deal with: always available, always willing to explain and help. I am genuinely very grateful for the help. Everything was handled clearly, competently and without unnecessary stress. I can confidently recommend them to anyone who needs help with legalising their stay in Poland.
Z pełnym przekonaniem możemy polecić tę firmę i Pana Krzysztofa w zakresie pomocy przy uzyskaniu karty pobytu. Cały proces przebiegł zdecydowanie szybciej, niż gdybyśmy zajmowali się tym samodzielnie. Od samego początku mogliśmy liczyć na terminowe wsparcie, jasne wyjaśnienia oraz bieżące informowanie o wszystkich krokach i etapach postępowania. Każda nasza wątpliwość była szybko rozwiewana, a komunikacja była sprawna i profesjonalna. Firma aktywnie kontaktowała się z Urzędem, monitorując sprawę i podejmując działania w celu przyspieszenia wydania decyzji, co było dla nas ogromnym wsparciem i odciążeniem. Całe doświadczenie oceniamy bardzo pozytywnie - profesjonalizm, zaangażowanie i realna skuteczność. Zdecydowanie polecamy!♥️♥️♥️ English translation: We can wholeheartedly recommend this firm and Mr Krzysztof for help with obtaining a residence card. The whole process was considerably faster than it would have been had we dealt with it ourselves. From the beginning, we could count on timely support, clear explanations and regular updates about every step and stage of the proceedings. Every concern was quickly addressed, and communication was efficient and professional. The firm actively contacted the authority, monitored the case and took steps to speed up the decision, which gave us enormous support and relief. We rate the whole experience very positively - professionalism, commitment and real effectiveness. We definitely recommend them!♥️♥️♥️
Благодарим Пана Кшиштофа и его команду за помощь в получении карт побыта для нашей семьи! 🥹 Мы ждали больше года хоть какого-то движения по делам, своевременно доносили все документы, писали во все возможные каналы связи, но ответа так ни разу и не получили! И самым лучшим решением было обратиться за помощью в Польский центр резиденции. Скажу честно, в самом начале были некоторые опасения, что результата может и не быть, как и у множества наших друзей, которые оплатили за ускорение дел и ничего не получилось. НО после первой консультации все сомнения ушли. 🤝 Нам все рассказали, объяснили и просто «взяли нас за руку» и провели через весь процесс получения карты всего за 3 месяца «под ключ»: ребята сами доносили все документов в Ужонд, отслеживали статус дела, записали на получение карты и лично сопровождали нас сегодня при получении карт на руки! 😊 От души рекомендую вашу компанию! Желаю вам процветания и много довольных клиентов! 🤍 English translation: We thank Mr Krzysztof and his team for helping our family obtain residence cards! 🥹 We waited for more than a year for any progress in our cases, submitted every document on time and wrote through every possible channel, but did not receive a reply even once. Contacting Polskie Centrum Rezydencji for help was the best decision. To be honest, at the beginning we had some concerns that there might be no result, as had happened to many of our friends who paid to speed up their cases and did not get a result. BUT after the first consultation, all doubts disappeared. 🤝 They told us everything, explained it and simply ‘took us by the hand’, guiding us through the whole process of obtaining the cards in just three months, as a complete service: the team themselves submitted all the documents to the Urząd, monitored the case status, booked the card collection appointment and personally accompanied us when we collected the cards! 😊 I wholeheartedly recommend your company! I wish you continued success and many satisfied clients! 🤍
Jestem niezwykle zadowolona z kontaktu z Polskim Centrum Rezydencji. Profesjonalizm i doświadczenie specjalistów PCR stoją na wyjątkowo wysokim poziomie - eksperci są wyraźnie zaznajomieni ze wszystkimi zawiłościami i niuansami związanymi z legalizacją pobytu. Szczególnie chciałabym podkreślić skuteczną komunikację - terminową i przejrzystą, z wyjaśnieniem wszystkich niezbędnych szczegółów. Zawsze mogłam liczyć na pomoc w kwestiach niejasnych, co bardzo cenię. Jestem bardzo wdzięczna specjalistom PCR za skuteczne i pomyślne prowadzenie mojej sprawy i z pełnym przekonaniem polecę ich każdemu, kto potrzebuje pomocy w sprawach legalizacji pobytu. English translation: I am extremely satisfied with my contact with Polskie Centrum Rezydencji. The professionalism and experience of the PCR specialists are of an exceptionally high standard - the experts are clearly familiar with all the complexities and nuances of legalising residence. I would particularly like to highlight the effective communication: timely and transparent, with every necessary detail explained. I could always count on help with anything unclear, which I greatly appreciate. I am very grateful to the PCR specialists for handling my case effectively and successfully, and I would confidently recommend them to anyone who needs help with residence legalisation matters.
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Frequently asked questions about a permanent residence permit
The most common questions concern documents for permanent residence, waiting time, conditions for obtaining and contacting the authority.
What documents are needed for permanent residence?
The scope of the documents depends on the statutory basis for permanent residence. An identity document, photographs and evidence proving a specific condition, such as the Polish Charter, Polish origin, family bond or protection is usually needed. The current list is set for the case.
How long does the application for permanent residence take?
The time limit depends on the type of proceedings, completeness of documents and the activities of the competent authority. Before starting, we explain the current statutory rules, but we do not guarantee the date of the decision.
Can I apply before the end of the visa or current stay?
The application and the appropriate basis for the stay must be assessed before the expiry of the legal stay. The effects of timely submission also depend on compliance with the formal requirements and circumstances of the case; the sending of an incomplete application alone does not give unconditional protection.
Who can be granted a permanent residence permit in Poland?
The law provides for several grounds, including: Polish origin, possession of the Polish Charter, marriage to a Polish citizen after fulfilling statutory conditions, refugee status or subsidiary protection, residence tolerated in certain cases and some other situations indicated in the Foreigners Act.
Can I work in Poland after applying?
Just submitting an application does not always give automatic right to work. This depends on your previous residence status and employment base. Upon permanent residence, the foreigner has free access to the labour market in Poland without a work permit.
What should I do if the authority asks me to provide additional documents?
Reply within the time limit indicated in the letter and provide the required documents or explanations. Failure to react may leave the application unidentified or a negative decision is taken. It is worth carefully examining the content of the official request.
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. First we check the file and the deadline. Depending on the situation, a reminder may be possible and a further measure provided for in the provisions may be subsequently taken.
Are you helping customers outside the Pomeranian Voivodeship?
Yes. Many stages of the case can be conducted remotely. However, it should be remembered that the competent voivodeship authority depends on the whereabouts of the foreigner in Poland.
Can consultation take place online?
Yes. Online consultation is possible and often sufficient to analyse the situation, check documents and plan further actions.
How we work on permanent residence
We separate the decision to authorize from the card as a document, check the right basis and organize the evidence and deadlines. The scope of responsibility is recorded in the contract.
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.
Contact us on your permanent residence
Contact us if you would like to prepare a permanent 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