Permanent residence in Poland

You have a right to apply for an indefinite permanent residence permit in Poland if:

  • You have been recognized as a refugee in Poland or granted subsidiary protection
  • You have been continuously present on the territory of Poland for a period of not less than 5 years in connection with your refugee status, subsidiary protection or on the basis of a residence permit for humanitarian reasons

Applying for permanent residence in Poland could:

  • Lead to Polish citizenship in the future.
  • Protect you from any risk of your refugee status being revoked for any reason in the future

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