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PRP - (Karta Stałego Pobytu)
PRP - Permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) is a type of Karta Pobytu that entitles a person to permanent residence in Poland. The Karta Stałego Pobytu provides more opportunities and rights and is the last step before obtaining full citizenship of the Republic of Poland. It allows foreigners to work without additional permits, register their own business and travel freely within the European Union. This card can be issued to persons who have a Pole's Card and have been permanently residing in Poland for at least 5 years.

Benefits of the Permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu):


  • Is issued for 10 years and can be easily renewed at the end of the term
  • possibility of legal permanent residence in Poland
  • possibility of legalizing the stay of one's family in Poland
  • can apply for Polish citizenship
  • free movement within the entire EU
  • apply for visas to the USA and Great Britain from Poland on preferential terms
  • apply for financial assistance during the first nine months of stay in Poland
  • receive allowances from the Polish state
  • receive free education at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels under the same conditions as Polish citizens, and apply for scholarships and financial aid for studies intended for foreigners studying and taking higher education in Poland;
  • employment without additional permits
  • take out loans from Polish banks on more favorable conditions
  • registering cars or buying real estate in the Republic of Poland

Who can get Permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) in Poland?


  • A foreigner of Polish ancestry who intends to permanently reside on the territory of the Republic of Poland and at least one of his parents, grandparents or two great-grandparents had Polish citizenship
  • a foreigner holding a valid Polish Card (Karta Polaka), who intends to reside permanently on the territory of the Republic of Poland
  • a foreigner who is married to a Polish citizen recognised by Polish law and who has been married for at least 3 years before the day of submitting the application for a permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) and immediately before submitting the application has continuously resided on Polish territory for at least 2 years under a temporary residence permit (Karta Pobytu) issued on the basis of marriage with a Polish citizen (Article 158(1)(1) of the Act on Foreigners) or on the basis of obtaining refugee status, subsidiary protection or residence permit for humanitarian reasons.
  • children of foreigners who already have a residence permit (Karta Pobytu). Basic condition: a) the child was born after the parents obtained the Permanent Residence Permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu); b) the child was born during the period of temporary residence permit status (Karta Pobytu) of the parents, after which they obtained the Permanent Residence Permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu)
  • a foreigner who immediately before submitting an application for a permanent residence permit for permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) has continuously stayed on Polish territory for at least 5 years on the basis of refugee status, subsidiary protection or residence permit for humanitarian reasons.
  • a foreigner who, immediately before submitting the application for permanent residence permit for permanent residence (Karta Stałego Pobytu), has continuously resided on Polish territory for at least 10 years on the basis of a tolerated stay permit issued pursuant to Article 351 (1) or (3) of the Act on Foreigners.
  • a foreigner who has been granted asylum on the territory of the Republic of Poland.
  • a victim of human trafficking who: resided in the territory of Poland immediately before submitting the application for a permanent residence permit for permanent residence (Karta Stałego Pobytu) for at least 1 year on the basis of a temporary residence permit for victims of human trafficking
  • foreigners who cooperated with law enforcement authorities in criminal proceedings for the offence referred to in Article 189a § 1 of the Criminal Code and who have a well-founded fear of being returned to their country of origin
  • foreigners who have been officially employed for more than four years in an occupation that is on the list of professions required and in high demand
Make an appointment for a free consultation for more information on obtaining a permanent residence permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) in Poland:
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Płocka 5A, 01-231 Warszawa
We work: Mon. - Fri. from 09.00 to 18.00
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