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 5 years from the granting of refugee status, subsidiary protection, or a permit to stay for humanitarian reasons.
The application for granting a permanent residence permit must be submitted in person, after 5 years from the granting of refugee status, subsidiary protection, or a permit to stay for humanitarian reasons.
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.).
What documents do I need?
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.
To initiate the proceedings, proof of payment of the stamp duty is also required.
Documents needed to grant the permit:
Documents required for granting the permit:
• a decision confirming that you hold the refugee status, subsidiary protection, or a permit to stay for humanitarian reasons,
• documents confirming that your stay in the territory of Poland was uninterrupted or documents indicating the reasons for interruptions in the stay.
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