Poland•EuropeEU Long-Term Resident's Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
5 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Residence permit for third-country nationals with 5+ years continuous legal residence in Poland who meet language and integration requirements. Valid for 5 years, renewable indefinitely.
EU long-term resident permits are issued to third-country nationals who have lived continuously and legally in Poland for at least 5 years, have stable and regular income, valid health insurance, and demonstrate Polish language proficiency at B1 level or higher.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
9,312 PLN
per year
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Language
Polish
Intermediate
Excluded Nationalities
Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, BG, CY, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, MT, NL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, CH, NO, IS, LI
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Current and valid
Residence history
Documentation of 5+ years continuous legal residence
Language certificate
Polish language proficiency at B1 level
Current residence permit
Valid residence documentation
Stable income proof
Documentation of regular income
Health insurance
Valid coverage
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Advantages
- 5-year renewable permit
- Path to citizenship after additional residence
- Full work rights
- Family reunification possible
- EU-wide long-term resident status
- Renewable indefinitely
Considerations
- Requires 5+ years prior residence
- Language requirement (B1 Polish)
- Income stability requirements
- Must demonstrate integration
- Lengthy continuous residence requirement
Application Process
Establish 5+ years residence
Have continuous legal residence in Poland for 5+ years
Demonstrate Polish language
Prove Polish language proficiency at B1 level or provide exemption
Demonstrate integration
Provide evidence of integration into Polish society
Prepare application
Gather residence history and language proof
Apply at voivodeship office
Submit EU long-term resident application
Decision issued
Decision typically within 30-60 days
Application Forms
EU Long-Term Resident's Permit Application
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