A temporary residence permit in Poland is a type of residence authorization that allows a foreigner to stay in the country. These permits are issued to foreigners who meet the specific requirements for their stated purpose of stay, provided their intended stay exceeds 3 months.
The permits are granted for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of the stay, but this period cannot exceed 3 years.
Depending on their purpose for staying in Poland, a foreigner may apply for various types of temporary residence permits:
- Unified permit for temporary residence and work in Poland
- EU Blue Card for professions requiring higher qualifications
- Permit for delegation by a foreign employer
- Permit for conducting business activities in Poland
- Permit for studying at a university
- Permit for conducting research (both short-term and long-term mobility of researchers)
- Permit for undergoing an internship
- Permit for volunteering
- Permit for family members of Polish citizens
- Permit for family reunification
- Permit for circumstances requiring a short-term stay
- Permit for seasonal work
- Permit for other circumstances
- Permit for carrying out work within the scope of an intra-corporate transfer