I have a permit for tolerated stay in Poland

When to submit the application?

A permanent residence permit is granted to a person who has had an uninterrupted residence in the territory of Poland for a period of no less than 10 years on the basis of a tolerated stay.

A permanent residence permit may not be granted to foreigners who were granted a permit for a tolerated stay in the territory of Poland due to the impossibility of executing the obligation to return for reasons beyond the control of the authority competent to enforce the decision obliging the foreigner to return and beyond the control of the foreigner (i.e. tolerated stay was granted on the basis of Article 351(1)(2) of the Act on Foreigners).

The application for a permanent residence permit must be submitted in person, after 10 years from granting the permit for tolerated stay.
 

Where to submit an application?

1.    Go to mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl and create an account
2.    Read the information and list of the most common mistakes
3.    Complete the application for a temporary residence permit
4.    Please provide your email address in the application .
5.    Print the application form and sign it
6.    Send the printed form with attachments via postal operator to  the Opole Voivodeship Office, Department of Citizens' Affairs and Foreigners 
7.    or deliver it to
the Registry Office of the Opole Voivodeship Office (main hall of the Office) open from Monday to Friday during office hours, i.e. from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). 

Submit your application no later than the last day of your legal stay in Poland. If you send your application via Poczta Polska, the date the correspondence is posted at the post office is considered.

The next step will be to appear in person/submit your fingerprints. During your visit, you will also complete other documents required to obtain a passport stamp.
 

What documents do I need to support my application?

Documents needed to obtain a stamp in your passport (so-called formal requirements):
•    application in 1 copy, completed online in the Case Management Module or in accordance with the instructions ( application to download ).
•    4  photos ,
•    A photocopy of a valid travel document (the original is available for inspection). In particularly justified cases, if you do not have a valid travel document and are unable to obtain one, you may present another document confirming your identity.
 

Stamp duty proof of payment is also required to begin the proceedings.

 

Documents required for granting the permit:
•    decision on granting the permit for a tolerated stay,
•    documents confirming that your stay in the territory of Poland was uninterrupted or documents indicating the reasons for interruptions in the stay.
 

During the proceedings, you may be asked to come to the office for an interview to provide additional clarifications.

What should I know?

The permit is issued for an indefinite period. This permit entitles you to work without a work permit.

I have received my decison - how to get my residence card now?

The residence card is issued after you have received your decision with your permit.
Read How to receive residence card

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