Introduction
The temporary residence and work permit is called a "single permit", because combines elements of:
- residence permit (permit that allows you to live in Poland) and
- work permit (a permit that allows you to work in Poland, in accordance with its terms).
Authorised persons
- third-country nationals and stateless persons who want to live and work in Poland.
| The permit may also be applied for by foreigners, who serve on the management board of a joint-stock company or a limited liability company in which they to not hold shares or stocks, or act as a holder of commercial power of attorney (prokurent) of such companies, and the company they manage or will manage or represent meets the relevant requirements. |
- employees seconded by an employer with a registered office outside Poland – if you belong to this category, check the possibilities of obtaining temporary residence permit for the purpose of work by a posted foreigner;
- intra-corporate transferees;
- seasonal workers, i.e. performing work recognised by law as seasonal (e.g. in agriculture or tourism) – if you belong to this category, reside in Poland and hold a seasonal work permit, check the possibilities of obtaining temporary residence permit due to seasonal work;
- conducting business activity in Poland - if you belong to this category, check the possibilities of obtaining temporary residence permit for the purpose of conducting business activity;
- residing in Poland on the basis of obligations set out in international agreements on facilitating the entry and temporary stay of certain categories of natural persons engaged in trade or investment.
- residing in Poland on the basis of a visa (type D or Schengen) issued by the Polish consul for:
- tourist;
- family or friends' visits;
- participation in sports events;
- conducting cultural activities or participating in conferences;
- completion of studies (1st, 2nd, uniform master's), education in a toctoral school, school
- transit;
- airside transit;
- treatment
- participation in a cultural or educational exchange, humanitarian assistance program or holiday assistance program;
- residing in Poland on the basis of a visa for tourist purposes or for the purpose of visiting family or friends, issued by another Schengen area country;
- residing in Poland on the basis of a long-term (type D) visa issued by another Schengen area country – except for the use of the short-term mobility of a researcher, the short-term mobility of a researcher's family member and the mobility of a student;
- residing in Poland on the basis of a residence tocument issued by another Schengen area country – except for the use of mobility options listed in the point above and the short-term mobility of the EU Blue Card holder and the short-term mobility of a senior employee, specialist or trainee employee.
- residing in Poland on the basis of an entry permit granted by the commander of the Border Guard post for special reasons (for a period of up to 15 days), as referred to in Article 32(1) of the Aliens Act.
Granting authority
- the competent voivode with jurisdiction over the foreigner's place of residence;
- Head of the Office for Foreigners (as the appeals authority, 2nd instance).
Form of granting
- administrative decision delivered outside MOS.
Period for which granted
- period necessary to achieve the purpose of stay of more than 3 months – up to 3 years.
Afterssibility of renewal
Permit is not renewed automatically. The foreigner who wishes to continue staying in Poland should, before its expiry, apply for a residence permit, if they meet the necessary requirements.
Supplementary information
Temporary residence and work permitIf you benefit from temporary protection in Poland, you can apply for |
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Conversion of temporary protection into temporary residence If you hold a valid "UKR" status, you held this status |
