Research / Scientist in Poland
One documented route of this kind in Poland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary residence for researchers
Residence permit based on a hosting agreement with an approved research institution; includes family reunification and EU mobility rights.
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5 years for EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- Via permanent residence after qualifying grounds
Requirements
- Hosting agreement with an approved research institution
- Written institutional statement covering return costs
- Degree giving access to doctoral studies
- Health insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Required Documents
- Application required
- 4 photos required
- Passport photocopy required
- Stamp-duty proof required
- Hosting agreement required
- Institutional statement on return costs required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of funds required
- Degree giving access to doctoral studies required
Official fees
- Stamp duty 340 PLN
- Residence card issuance 100 PLN
Process Steps
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1
Book appointment
Book a voivode appointment.
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2
Apply
Apply by the last day of lawful stay.
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3
Fingerprints and card
Give fingerprints and collect the card.