Guidance in obtaining Karta Pobytu (TRC)

This page will help you understand what types of cards there are, who can get them, and what's required for that.

What is Karta Pobytu?

Document that allows a foreigner to legally live, work, study and do business in Poland and the EU for more than 90 days.

Types of cards

Karta czasowego
pobytu

Temporary residence permit (up to 3 years)

Reasons for obtaining

Work

Study

Business

Family reunification

Karta stałego
pobytu

Permanent residence (10 years, perpetual right)

Reasons for obtaining

Pole card

Polish roots

Children are polish citizens

Zezwolenie na pobyt rezydenta długoterminowego UE

Long-term EU resident (5 years, opportunity to live and work in any EU country)

Reasons for obtaining

5 years of legal residence in the EU

Stable income

Knowledge of Polish language

Blue Card

For highly qualified specialists (IT, engineers, HR, etc.)

Reasons for obtaining

Income from 8500 PLN

Diploma or 5 years of experience

A contract of 1 year or more

Stages of obtaining

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01 — 07

01
Documents preparation

Collect a full package of papers depending on the reasons for obtaining (work, study, family, etc.)

View the list of documents
02
Sign up for an appointment
  • Sign up online or go to Urząd Wojewódzki (Provincial Administration) in person.
  • Sometimes the queue for submission may be weeks or months in advance.
03
Submission of an application
  • Submit documents to the office.
  • Get a passport stamp (stempel) that extends your legal status until the end of the case.
04
Pending review
  • The standard is up to 90 days, but in practice it can take from 3 months to a year (sometimes longer).
  • They may request additional documents - you must bring them within the specified time frame.
05
Desicion
  • If everything is okay, you get a positive decision.
  • If something was missing or there were violations, they may refuse (you can appeal).
06
Making a card
  • After approval, you pay for making a card (about 50 zł).
  • The card will be ready in 1 to 4 weeks.
07
Getting a card
  • Come to the office and collect a plastic Karta Pobytu (TRC).
  • Now you can legally live and work (or study) in Poland for a specified period of time.

Benefits of Karta Pobytu

Simplified entry to Poland
Free traveling within the Schengen area
Increased trust when applying for US/UK visas
Possibility to buy a real estate and a car
Affordable loans and mortgages
Ability to do business
Family legalization

Required documents

Filled application form
Passport
Housing rental agreement
Fee payment receipt
PESEL/NIP (if available)
4 photos 3.5×4.5 cm

* Depending on the reason, they may request a certificate of no criminal record, a bank statement, or insurance.

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