EU long-term resident status (rezydent długoterminowy UE) is one of the most solid migration statuses: it grants the right to reside and work not only in Poland but in other EU countries as well. The main requirement is at least 5 years of continuous legal residence in Poland, stable income, and health insurance.
All documents in a foreign language must be submitted with a sworn translation into Polish. Data is current as of the official portals przybysz.duw.pl and gov.pl/web/udsc.
Since April 27, 2026, applications are filed only electronically via the new MOS portal (mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl). We verify the current requirements before every consultation, since procedures change periodically.
The timeline depends on the voivodeship, the type of status, and the office's workload. This is only an estimate — we'll confirm the exact timeline after reviewing your documents.
This estimate reflects average Urząd Wojewódzki timelines and is not a guarantee of the exact review period.
We also take on cases already filed — including those filed without us.
If the office exceeds the statutory review period, we file a complaint about inaction (ponaglenie) and push for a substantive response.
How it works →We analyze the reason for rejection and prepare an appeal to a higher authority or administrative court, respecting filing deadlines.
File an appeal →Describe your purpose of stay — we'll select the right status, list the required documents, and quote a final turnkey price.