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Immigration & Residence
Temporary and permanent residence, MOS applications, residence cards, deadlines and case changes.
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View all →What documents are needed for temporary residence in Poland?
An overview of the document categories a temporary residence application in Poland typically involves, and why the exact list depends on your specific basis for residence.
How do I apply for a temporary residence permit through MOS?
What the MOS electronic portal is, when it became mandatory, and the statutory exceptions that still allow paper applications.
What is the difference between a visa and a residence permit in Poland?
Visas and residence permits are issued by different authorities, cover different stay lengths, and follow different rules -- this explains the practical distinction.
Can I stay in Poland while my residence application is pending?
Explains the legal-stay guarantee that applies while a timely, complete temporary residence application is pending, and the certificate that confirms it.
When do I need to replace my residence card?
The statutory grounds for residence-card exchange and the national 14-day deadline that applies once one of them arises.