EU Long-Term Resident's Permit

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3–6 months

Estimated Cost

PLN zł 740

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

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Overview

Grant indefinite Polish residency to third-country nationals after 5+ years continuous legal residence and B1 language proficiency, with unrestricted work authorization.

The EU Long-Term Resident's Permit provides indefinite residence to third-country nationals with five or more years continuous legal residence in Poland. Applicants must demonstrate B1-level Polish language competency and maintain stable monthly income of at least PLN 1,010. This permit removes employment-specific restrictions and enables mobility rights across other EU member states.

The residence card is valid for five years and renewable indefinitely. Processing takes up to six months from submission of all formal requirements. Fees total 740 PLN (640 PLN stamp duty plus 100 PLN card issuance). Work authorization and remote work are fully permitted; dependents may reside with the holder.

This visa is ideal for long-term residents seeking permanent, legally protected residence in Poland and unrestricted labor market access.

Cost Breakdown

Stamp dutyPLN zł 640

Residence card issuance feePLN zł 100

TotalPLN zł 740

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum income: 9312 PLN

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

1,010 PLN/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Residence history

Language certificate

Current residence permit

Stable income proof

Health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Full work authorization with no employer restrictions — unrestricted labor market access
Remote work allowed — can work for foreign or Polish employers from Poland
Indefinite residency through 5-year renewable residence cards with no statutory cap
Direct pathway to permanent residence and citizenship after established residency
Modest minimum income requirement of 1010 PLN (~€215) per month
Can bring family dependents with unrestricted spouse work rights
Valid for 5 years; residence card renewable indefinitely without re-application complexity
Processing completed within 6 months from meeting all formal requirements

Worth Knowing

Requires 5+ years continuous legal residence in Poland before application qualification
Polish language proficiency at B1 level (intermediate) mandatory — integration requirement
Application processed at voivodeship office; no centralized portal streamlines procedure
Fees total 740 PLN (640 stamp duty + 100 residence card fee); payment due before issuance
Restricted to third-country nationals; EU/EEA nationals non-qualifying for this permit