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Poland Temporary residence — EU long-term resident from another state for another qualifying purpose

6 facts quoted from the official source

An official residence-based status route to Poland. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
3
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementThe intended activity in Poland must be another qualifying purpose and justify residence for more than three months.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant must hold EU long-term resident status granted by another EU member state.
Also stated by the source
  • Purpose or legal basisAn EU long-term resident from another member state may obtain a Polish temporary residence permit through the simplified procedure for another qualifying purpose.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other residence-based status routes to Poland

2 other residence-based status routes to Poland.

EU long-term resident permitPermanent residence — qualifying UK Withdrawal Agreement posted worker
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Residence-based status routes in other countries

186 other countries publish at least one residence-based status route. Nearest first.

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