Temporary stay for holders of PESEL UKR - EU BLUE CARD

When to apply?

You can submit an application if:

  • you have a PESEL number with UKR status;
  • you intend to stay in Poland for more than 3 months;
  • the main purpose of your stay in Poland is to perform work in a profession that requires high qualifications.
You can submit your application on April 1, 2023 at the earliest.

Remember! Granting a temporary residence permit means the loss of rights under the Act on Assistance to Ukrainian Citizens in connection with an armed conflict on the territory of that state.

Citizens of Ukraine who have arrived in Poland since February 24, 2022 and do not take advantage of this solution will be able to continue to stay legally in the country on the basis of temporary protection. Based on the decision of the EU Council to introduce temporary protection, it is highly likely that the period of stay considered legal, which currently ends on August 24, will be extended accordingly at least until March 4, 2024.

How and where to submit an application?

You do not need to submit an application personal appearance in the office - do not book a visit to the Office. People who have already booked an appointment through inPOL Foreigner Portal will be served. They should bring a printed application form to their appointment Case Handling Module.
  1. Go to the website of the Office for Foreigners Case Handling Module and create an account;
  2. Get information and list of the most common mistakes;
  3. Fill out the grant application temporary residence permit;
  4. Provide in the application cell phone numberto which, after registering the application at the office, you will receive an access code to check the status of the case in inPOL Foreigner Portal;
  5. Print the application form and sign it;
  6. On the first page of the form, add: PESEL UKR;
  7. Send the printed form with attachments post office do Department of Foreigners' Affairs in Warsaw.

How to fill in an application for a temporary residence permit in Poland?

What documents to submit?

  • proposal in 2 copies, completed online in the Case Management Module;
  • a certificate of assigning a PESEL number with the UKR status or a declaration of having a PESEL number with the UKR status. In the case of persons submitting applications in person and holding an electronic document confirming identity - diia.pl, confirmation of having a PESEL number with the status "UKR" will be verified via the mObywatel application.
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  • 4 Photos;
  • photocopy a valid travel documentand in the absence of a valid travel document - another document confirming identity or a certificate confirming identity and citizenship issued by the consul of Ukraine. In case of doubts as to your identity, you will be asked during the proceedings to submit the original of a valid travel document or other document confirming your identity
  • Appendix 1 completely completed by the application employersigned by a person authorized to represent the company;
  • Appendix 2 to the application, completed entirely by you.
Appendix 1 should be signed by a person authorized to represent the company in National Court Register (KRS) or a proxy appointed by that person. In that case, attach an appropriate power of attorney to the application. Remember that the terms of entrusting work specified in Annex No. 1 must be current on the day the permit is issued and must be consistent with the terms resulting from other documents, e.g. employment/service contracts. Annex No. 1 to the application confirms that you have a purpose for staying in Poland for over 3 months and health insurance (in the case of an employment contract and service contract).
The gross annual remuneration resulting from the monthly or annual remuneration, indicated in the contract and Annex 1 to the application, may not be lower than the equivalent of 150% of the amount of the average remuneration in the national economy in the year preceding the submission of the application for temporary residence - i.e. in 2023 it may not be lower than PLN 9.519,23.

You will also need confirmation that you have paid to start the procedure stamp duty.

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During the proceedings, inform us of any change related to work, place of residence/correspondence address.

What should I know?

Transfer of data to the verifying person (verification using the mWerizator application)

  1. Selecting the "Forward" function on the bottom menu bar by the Citizen,
  2. On the screen you will see the inscription "Transfer data", select the icon placed under it with the description "To the person verifying your identity",
  3. A list of transferred data will be displayed on the screen.
  4. After selecting "Upload", a QR code will be displayed.
  5. Showing the QR code to the person verifying,
  6. The mVerifier user will see the Citizen's data on his device - names and surname and a low-resolution photo, as well as the date of verification. He can also check the validity of the certificate online.
The permit is granted for a period not longer than 3 years. The period of the permit depends primarily on the period for which the employer intends to entrust you with work.

You will find the rules for reviewing case files HERE.

I have received a decision - how to obtain a residence card?

We can issue a residence card after including in the document an image of fingerprints that are in the register of Ukrainian citizens who have been assigned a PESEL number. If the image of your fingerprints is not in the register or it is not possible to place them in the residence card, we will inform you about the need to appear in person at the office in order to submit fingerprints.

Wait for an SMS message with the date of receipt of the decision and the card. Remember to inform the Office of any change of residence and contact number.

If you are unable to collect your card on the scheduled date, please report this via the contact form available here. here.

Customer reception hours: Monday 10:00-17:30, Tuesday - Friday 8:00-15:00

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FAQ

Who and when may apply for a permit to perform work in a profession requiring high qualifications?

The permit may be applied for by a foreigner whose purpose of staying on the territory of the Republic of Poland is to work in a profession requiring the completion of university studies or having at least 5 years of professional experience in a given position. The condition for granting a residence permit in...

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What documents do I have to submit?

  • a contract of employment/commission/specific work for a period of at least 1 year;
  • documents confirming higher professional qualifications - a diploma of graduation or a document confirming 5 years of professional experience in a given position, e.g. a work certificate;
  • insurance...
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For what period will I obtain a permit to perform work in a profession requiring high qualifications?

The period of granting the permit depends on the duration of your employment contract. If the contract is valid for a period shorter than 3 years, the permit will be granted for a period 3 months longer than the contract, but not longer than 3 years. When the contract is concluded for a period longer than 3 years, ...

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What documents confirm having higher professional qualifications?

A university degree or documents confirming five years of professional experience, e.g. a work certificate.

Documents in a foreign language should be submitted with a translation into Polish made by a sworn translator.

The diploma was issued in Ukraine - do I have to submit a translated document?

Yes. You must submit your diploma together with a translation made by a Polish sworn translator entered on the list of sworn translators kept by the Minister of Justice of the Republic of Poland.