Temporary residence — EU long-term resident from another state for another qualifying purpose

EU long-term residents in an EU member state other than Poland and certain family members, after transfer to Poland, may obtain a temporary residence permit in a simplified procedure.

citizens of third countries and stateless persons who, in accordance with Council Directive 2003/109/EC, have acquired the status of

The temporary residence permit due to other circumstances is granted to them for the purpose of: for the purpose of performing work; conducting business activity; of studies or vocational training; pursuing another purpose justifying residence in Poland for more than 3 months.

holds EU long-term resident status in another EU country, and at the time of applying is legally present in Poland;

+ the foreigner has health insurance;

The foreigner has a source of stable and regular income(therefore characterized by relative permanence and continuity), which is sufficient to cover the costs of living expenses themselves and family members remaining in their care. Required income level 1,010 PLN per month – if you have no dependants; 823 PLN per month – for yourself and for each family member who is your dependant, i.e. 823 + 823 * X (1, 2, 3...).

+ the foreigner has a guaranteed place of residence in Poland;

submitted through MOS an application for a permit in electronic form in the manner specified in the provisions together with the necessary annexes;

Submit a copy of a valid residence tocument confirming the acquisition of EU long-term resident status in accordance with Council Directive 2003/109/EC of 25 November 2003, in an EU member state other than Poland - also if you are applying for a permit as a family member of a resident.

to an EU resident - the period necessary to achieve the declared purpose of residence (e.g., in accordance with the employment contract) – from more than 3 months to 3 years. to a family member – in accordance with the validity period of the permit granted to the resident.

The foreigner toes not have to demonstrate the profitability of the conducted business activity, and, inter alia, is not subject to restrictions in the choice of university. The permit entitles the holder to work without the need to obtain a work permit.

Permit is not renewed automatically. The foreigner who wishes to continue staying in Poland should, before its expiry, apply for a residence permit (for the same or a different purpose), if they meet the requirements applicable to granting it.

Pursuant to Directive 2003/109/EC, the country in which the foreigner obtained resident status may revoke that status, among other things, if they obtain equivbutnt status or reside for more than 6 years in another EU country. This means that the permit, granted in the simplified procedure for a period of 3 years, can be renewed only once.