Residence and work legalization for foreigners in Poland
We help individuals prepare residence, work and family-related applications. We explain the available options, check the documents and support you throughout the process.
How can we help you
Stay and work in Poland
Your visa or residence permit is expiring, you are starting a new job, or you want to continue living and working in Poland. We support you with temporary residence and work permits, residence after studies, business-related residence and other relevant procedures.
Change of employer or employment conditions
You have changed, or plan to change your employer, position, salary or other employment conditions. We check how the change may affect your current permit and explain what steps may be required.
Bring your family to Poland
You want your spouse, partner or child to join you in Poland. We support family reunification and residence applications for family members of Polish, EU and non-EU citizens.
Apply for permanent residence or citizenship
You want to stay in Poland permanently or apply for a long-term legal status. We support applications for permanent residence, EU long-term resident status and selected citizenship procedures.
Resolve a problem with your application
You have received a request for additional documents, your case has been pending for a long time, or you have received a negative decision. We review the situation and explain the next steps available.
Not sure which procedure you need?
You do not need to know the official name of the procedure. Describe your current documents, employment and plans in Poland, and we will explain which option may apply.
How we work
- You describe your situation
We ask about your citizenship, current documents, employment and plans in Poland.
- We assess the available options
We explain which procedure may apply and what risks or deadlines should be considered.
- We prepare and verify the documents
You receive an individual document checklist. We help prepare and check the application.
- We support you during the proceedings
We help you respond to requests from the office and explain the next steps.
What does our service include?
- • review of your current legal situation,
- • selection of the appropriate procedure,
- • individual document checklist,
- • preparation and verification of the application,
- • support with additional documents,
- • assistance during the administrative proceedings,
- • explanation of the decision and next steps.
Important information before you apply
The required documents depend on your citizenship, current legal status and purpose of stay.
Legal residence and legal employment are separate matters and should be checked independently.
The final decision and processing time depend on the competent public authority.
Frequently asked quesitions?
Can I work while waiting for a residence permit?
A foreigner may continue working in Poland while waiting for a new residence permit, provided they are legally entitled to work in Poland. This applies, for example, when they previously held a valid residence and work permit and continue working for the same employer under the same employment conditions.
What happens if my visa expires?
If your visa expires, but you submitted your residence permit application while it was still valid, your stay in Poland remains legal until you receive a final decision on your residence permit.
Can I change my employer?
The answer depends on several factors:
- whether you want to change jobs during the process,
- whether you want to change jobs after completing the legalization process with your current employer,
- what documents you currently hold,
- what type of permit you are applying for.
Can I travel outside Poland during the procedure?
Yes, you can travel during the process, if you have a valid travel document, for example a valid residence card. However, it is a good idea to appoint a representative who can receive correspondence from the Immigration Office if they need to contact you.
How long does the process take?
The residence legalization process can take from a few months to several years, depending on the region where you submit your application.
What documents will I need?
The main documents you need are your passport, proof of application fee payment, proof of residence card fee payment and a photo. Other documents depend on the type of permit you are applying for.
Prices
The cost depends on the type of procedure and the scope of support. After reviewing your situation, we provide a clear quotation before the service begins.
Contact us: legal@infolet.pl
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