Breakdown of the requirements for submitting an application for a temporary residence permit in Poland:

1. Submission Deadline: Foreigners must personally submit their application before the end of their legal stay in Poland.

2. Required Documents: Applicants must present a valid travel document. In exceptional cases where a valid travel document is unavailable and cannot be obtained, an alternative document confirming identity may be presented.

3. Application Form:

   - The application must be completed in Polish.

   - It must accurately reflect the applicant's situation.

   - The actual place of residence for receiving correspondence must be indicated.

   - The section concerning criminal record must disclose any unexpunged convictions.

   - The application must be signed by hand and include the applicant's name and surname in the Latin alphabet.

Exceptions:

The process of submitting an application for a temporary residence permit in Poland typically demands the personal involvement of the applicant, meaning they must personally sign the application. However, there are exceptions to this rule:

1. Minors: If the applicant is a minor, the application can be submitted by their parents, legal guardians appointed by the court, or one of the parents/legal guardians appointed by the court.

2. Persons with full legal incapacity: If the applicant is completely incapacitated, the application can be submitted by the guardian appointed by the court.

3. Unaccompanied minors: If the applicant is a minor and unaccompanied, the application can be submitted by the guardian appointed by the court.

Additionally, if the minor is aged 6 or above at the time of application, their presence is required.