Poland · Humanitarian protection

Poland Temporary residence permit for a victim of human trafficking

Q: Who qualifies for this route to Poland?

The official source states: “A presumed victim of human trafficking who has severed contact with perpetrators and cooperates with the competent authority may receive temporary residence.” (mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl, read 2026-07-27.)

Q: What does this route lead to?

The official source states: “Permanent residence may become available after at least one year of continuous residence on this permit and fulfilment of the further statutory conditions.” (mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl, read 2026-07-27.)

6 facts quoted from the official source

A presumed victim of human trafficking who has severed contact with perpetrators and cooperates with the competent authority may receive temporary residence.

Route type: Humanitarian protection
Can bring: —
Requirements: 3

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.

3 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it

Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
Prior immigration or residence statusA certificate confirming the presumption that the person is a victim of human trafficking is required.
Purpose or legal basisA presumed victim of human trafficking who has severed contact with perpetrators and cooperates with the competent authority may receive temporary residence.

What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsThe person must have severed contact with suspected perpetrators and cooperate with the authority conducting the proceedings.

Also stated by the source

Long-term residence or conversion pathPermanent residence may become available after at least one year of continuous residence on this permit and fulfilment of the further statutory conditions.

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 The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.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

1 proven from the official source.

Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for at least six months and up to three years.

How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?

The official source states: A presumed victim of human trafficking who has severed contact with perpetrators and cooperates with the competent authority may receive temporary residence.

02What does this route lead to?

The official source states: Permanent residence may become available after at least one year of continuous residence on this permit and fulfilment of the further statutory conditions.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

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.

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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