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Decision

A decision is an official document which is issued after the consideration of your legalization stay application. 

  • You will be issued a positive decision if you meet the circumstances for granting the permit. The decision will state the terms and conditions of your stay in Poland. 
  • A negative decision will be issued if you do not fulfil all the necessary conditions for granting with the permit.
    We will also explain why you have not received a positive decision. 

In some instances, e.g. on your request, we shall issue a decision on discontinuing the proceedings. Such a decision ends your residence application proceeding without the circumstances fulfilment assessment for granting you with the permit.

The decision is always posted to your address (as stated in your application form), or to your appointed proxy (representative). You have the right to appeal against each decision. 

Declaration on entrusting work to a foreigner

A document that together with residence title, e.g. valid visa, allows foreigners who are the citizens of Belarus, Georgia, the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of Armenia and Ukraine to be employed in Poland based on the above declaration. They may work for the limited period of up to 6 months within 12 consecutive months based on the declaration. Remember that the limit of 6 months concerns particular foreigner, not the employer. The foreigner may work for several employers, provided that he/she does not exceed the time limit. The declaration must be registered in a district labour office.

Diplomatic mission

It is an official representation of a given state in another state, i.e. a consulate, an embassy.

Direct descendant

It is a relative in the descending line: a child, a grandson, a great-grandson, etc.

Discontinuance of the proceedings/case discontinued

It means that the examination of your case is finished, and thus it will not be subjected to evidentiary proceedings with regard meeting the requirements for granting a residence permit. Your case can be discontinued at your request (for instance, when you would want to leave the territory of Poland, and you do not want the residence permit to be granted) or ex officio (when certain permanent and irremovable obstacles have appeared rendering the further processing of your case impossible). If you are not satisfied with the decision, you may file an appeal.

Document confirming an uninterrupted residence of an EU's citizen

It is a document that proves that you have lived in Poland, e.g. tax returns (PIT), work papers, certificates of employment, employment contracts etc.

Document confirming your identity/an identity document

It is an official document that confirms your data and your appearance, e.g. your passport, your residence card.

Document confirming your place of living/confirmed accommodation in Poland

As proof of private accommodation, you can submit one of the following:

  • a property deed,
  • or your tenancy agreement,
  • or a written confirmation of the owner of the premises of your residence (download it here)
  • or a confirmation of residence,
  • or your employer's statement that confirms you are provided with accommodation.

In these documents, the following information should be detailed: your full name, the address of the premises and the time of your residence.

Documents confirming Polish origin

<p>In accordance with art. 6 section 1 of the Repatriation Act, evidence confirming Polish origin may be documents issued by Polish state authorities or church authorities, as well as by the authorities of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, regarding a foreigner or his parents, grandparents or great grandparents, in particular:</p>

<ul>
    <li>Polish identity documents;</li>
    <li>civil registry records or their duplicates, or baptism certificates confirming the relationship with Polishness;</li>
    <li>documents confirming the completion of military service in the Polish Army, containing an entry informing about Polish nationality;</li>
    <li>documents confirming the fact of deportation or imprisonment, containing an entry informing about Polish nationality;</li>
    <li>identity documents or other official documents containing an entry informing about Polish nationality.</li>
</ul>

<p>In accordance with art. 6 section 2 of the Repatriation Act, other documents may also be evidence of Polish origin, in particular:</p>

<ul>
    <li>documents regarding the rehabilitation of a deportee, containing an entry informing about his/her Polish nationality;</li>
    <li>documents confirming repression/persecution of a person due to his/her Polish origin.</li>
</ul>
 

Documents confirming the Polish nationality of your ancestors

In accordance with art. 6 section 1 of the Repatriation Act, evidence confirming Polish origin may be documents issued by Polish state authorities or church authorities, as well as by the authorities of the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, regarding a foreigner or his parents, grandparents or great grandparents, in particular:

  • Polish identity documents;
  • civil registry records or their duplicates, or baptism certificates confirming the relationship with Polishness;
  • documents confirming the completion of military service in the Polish Army, containing an entry informing about Polish nationality;
  • documents confirming the fact of deportation or imprisonment, containing an entry informing about Polish nationality;
  • identity documents or other official documents containing an entry informing about Polish nationality,
  • documents regarding the rehabilitation of a deportee, containing an entry informing about his/her Polish nationality;
  • documents confirming repression/persecution of a person due to his/her Polish origin.
Documents confirming the possibility of covering the costs of foreigner's stay and return

You need to prove the existence of sufficient financial resources to obtain an entry of the invitation in the invitation records. You can do so by attaching one of the following documents: 

  • your current bank statement along with the closing balance;
  • an employment certificate including the information about your monthly salary and the type of contract based on which you perform work; 
  • your decision on recent pension valorisation.

Currently, the required funds amount to 515PLN per person, including you, each supported family member and each invited foreigner monthly. Additionally, you need to have sufficient funds to cover the expenses of a return trip for the invited foreigner: 

  • 200PLN for the return trip to a country bordering with Poland; 
  • 500PLN for a return trip to any other European country; 
  • 2500PLN to a non-European third country. 

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Duplicate of the decision

It is a true certified copy of the decision, which shall be issued on your written request after stamp duty payment (5 PLN per each page of the decision).

Duration of education

It is the period of your stay in Poland based on a visa or temporary residence permit issued for the purpose of learning in other forms that full time studies.

Duration of studies

It is the period of your stay in Poland based on a visa or temporary residence permit issued for the purpose of full-time studies.