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Permanent residence permit · Pobyt stały Settle in Poland, for good.

A permit with no end date, granted on a few specific grounds. Choose yours below to see the conditions.

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At a glance

  • No end date

    The permit itself never expires.

  • 10-year card

    Only the residence card is renewed.

  • From inside Poland

    You must be in Poland legally when you apply.

Conditions

Choose what applies to you

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Lived here for 5 years without one of these grounds? That's the EU long-term resident permit. →

How we help

  1. 01

    Confirm your ground

    We check which ground fits and what proves it: records, a Karta Polaka or your marriage.

  2. 02

    Find the records

    Birth and marriage records from Poland and abroad, with sworn translations.

  3. 03

    File and follow

    We file, answer the immigration office's letters and keep you updated.

  4. 04

    Your 10-year card

    Fingerprints, collection, and a reminder before the card needs renewing.

Based on the Act on Foreigners and official guidance, checked in October 2026. The immigration office decides every case.

Contact

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