Legal stay consultation
A review of the current situation, risks and possible next steps.
A review of the current situation, risks and possible next steps.
The client understands whether this path fits the situation, which documents should be prepared and what next steps are most logical.
We analyze your situation and possible options.
We explain which documents are usually needed and what may be missing.
We help prepare the package, response or next step.
The exact list depends on your situation, the stage of the case and the requirements of the specific office or institution.
The answers provide only a preliminary picture; exact dates and documents are essential.
This is a preliminary assessment. The final route depends on your documents and the current rules.
The review starts with one complete timeline: entries and exits, visas, cards, visa-free stay, UKR/CUKR, applications, UPO confirmations, decisions and appeals. One missing period can change the conclusion.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
A document proving lawful stay does not always authorise work. For every period, check the residence basis, labour-market access and the conditions of the specific employment separately.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
A filed application and UPO are not travel documents. Before leaving, separately verify the basis for re-entry under a valid card, visa or visa-free regime.
Sources: official gov.pl and MOS materials. Current as of 11 August 2026.
We review your current legal basis, deadlines and risks, and explain a suitable next step.
Yes. In this situation it is important to assess the available options as soon as possible. We explain honestly what can and cannot be done.
You can start with a consultation and continue with case support if needed. The choice remains yours.
There is no universal answer. Timely and correct filing, completion of formal requirements and the individual case history matter.
No. Work authorisation is assessed separately and may depend on the employer, document, status and employment terms.
A passport, complete travel and status history, copies of applications, UPO confirmations, decisions, letters, and work or study details for the period in question.
Start by reconstructing the facts and dates, then confirm the legal basis before collecting documents. This keeps the list aligned with your actual situation.
Yes. A standard list does not limit the authority, which may request explanations or further evidence needed to assess the individual case.
Keep the originals and take them to an in-person visit if requested. Electronic copies must be complete, readable and in the required format.
Documents not issued in Polish often require a translation by an authorised translator. The exact scope depends on the procedure and the document.
An exact duration cannot be promised in advance. It depends on the authority, document completeness, checks and any additional requests.
Record the delivery date, read every requested item, the deadline and the response method. Reply in the same structure and keep proof of submission.
Describe your situation: your current basis of stay in Poland, the document you need and whether you already have an office case. We will suggest the next step.
If you are not sure which service you need, briefly describe what is happening. We will suggest the next step and how to prepare.