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Poland Temporary residence based on Decision 1/80 — Turkish worker

6 facts quoted from the official source

A Turkish citizen who has acquired employment rights under Association Council Decision 1/80 may obtain temporary residence to continue lawful employment in Poland.

Route type
Work
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
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.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is limited to Turkish citizens within the personal scope of Decision 1/80.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must already have lawful employment giving rise to progressive rights under Decision 1/80.
Also stated by the source
  • Work rightsAfter one year rights attach to the same employer; after three years they extend to the same profession with another employer; after four years employment access is unrestricted under the Decision.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: A Turkish citizen who has acquired employment rights under Association Council Decision 1/80 may obtain temporary residence to continue lawful employment in Poland.

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

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 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.

See the 0 open points

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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