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The Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy (MRPiPS) has prepared a new list of shortage occupations, covering more than 300 professions in which the Polish labour market faces significant staffing shortages. The list was published as part of a draft regulation that is expected to enter into force in the near future. 📊 What…

To celebrate International Family Day (15 May), we submit a brief review of the regulations on: Contrary to popular belief, being a spouse of a Polish citizen or of a foreigner legally residing in Poland does not guarantee their family members the possibility of legal residence. Indeed, it is a facilitation, but it does not…

Polish law lists 16 grounds for issuing a return obligation decision. Various situations are mentioned, but the most common are illegal work or unauthorized stay in Poland (e.g. due to the expiry of an old document). The decision is issued by the Border Guard, but the control that may lead to the above decision can…

While staying in Poland on the basis of a visa-free regime, something unexpected may happen, something that will prolong the period of stay in Poland. Therefore, if you want to avoid a situation in which you exceed 90 days of legal residence on the basis of the visa-free regime, having no other documents legalizing your…

Majority of the employers and people living in Poland are honest, open-minded and hospitable, but despite of this after arriving to Poland, alas, it may happen that you will face discrimination. The subject of this article can take different shapes and a significant number of cases, especially taking place at work, constitute a serious infringement…

Does the fact that that being a foreigner who wants to live together with your partner in Poland, and the fact that you are not formally married significantly affect the possibility of legalizing your stay? This topic has already been touched upon in the MyVisa article about marriages, however, it is worth taking a wider…

If you are living in Poland and you plan to stay in Poland longer, probably you consider buying a flat or house. Unfortunately, to buy real estate, possessing enough capital is not all. Generally, before the transaction you have to ask the minister in responsibility for interior affairs for a permit to purchase a property.…

As a foreigner seeking to legalize your stay in Poland, you may come across the term “Pole’s Card” while exploring immigration law. In this article, we will describe what a Pole’s Card is, what documents are required along with an application, and who can successfully apply for a Pole’s Card. The Pole’s Card is a…

Children who do not have Polish citizenship but who reside in Poland should have a document legalizing their stay, e.g., a visa or a residence card. So, what if the child was born on the territory of Poland and it was not possible to issue any of the above-mentioned documents before the child was born?In…

The long-term European Union resident permit is the most favorable decision for residence in the European Union area. This procedure is partly regulated by European Union law and the benefits of obtaining this type of permit allow you to shape your life situation very freely both in Poland and in Europe. The abovementioned permit isgranted…