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Poland EU long-term resident permit

8 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country national or stateless person legally and continuously resident in Poland for the required period may obtain indefinite EU long-term resident status.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial resourcesA stable and regular income sufficient for the applicant and dependants must be shown for the required review period; the portal publishes PLN 1,010 monthly for one person and PLN 823 per family member from 2025.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe normal requirement is at least five years of legal and continuous residence in Poland; qualifying Blue Card holders may use the special EU 2+3 aggregation rule.
  • Qualifications or professional authorisationCertified knowledge of Polish at level B1 or higher is required, except for applicants under 16.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsThe status supports family reunification under the applicable family rules.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsThe status supports family reunification under the applicable family rules.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe status is indefinite; the residence card is issued for five years at a time.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: A third-country national or stateless person legally and continuously resident in Poland for the required period may obtain indefinite EU long-term resident status.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: A stable and regular income sufficient for the applicant and dependants must be shown for the required review period; the portal publishes PLN 1,010 monthly for one person and PLN 823 per family member from 2025. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other residence-based status routes to Poland

2 other residence-based status routes to Poland.

Permanent residence — qualifying UK Withdrawal Agreement posted workerTemporary residence — EU long-term resident from another state for another qualifying purpose
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