Our project increasingly encounters the misconception that once a foreigner obtains a residence permit in Poland, there is nothing more to worry about until the Karta pobytu expires.
Unfortunately, this is not the case, and keeping your documents in order is the duty of every migrant.
In today's issue, we explain under what circumstances a Karta pobytu can be revoked, how to avoid this, and how to check whether your residence permit is still valid.Text version below.
Under what circumstances can a Karta pobytu be revoked?
A residence permit in Poland can be revoked in the event of:
- changing employers (for Kartas issued based on employment);
- changing the purpose of stay (for example, dropping out of university and getting a job).
Essentially, in both cases, the purpose of stay changes according to the Law.
What to do if you change your purpose of stay in Poland while holding a valid Karta pobytu?
You must submit an application and a new set of documents with updated information for a new Karta pobytu.
How to find out what is happening with my Karta pobytu?
It's simple! You need to open the website of the relevant Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki) where you tracked the status of your case.
And check the status of your case once again. :)
For the Greater Poland Voivodeship:
poznan.uw.gov.pl/cudzoziemcy-stan/
If you see the status "Karta pobytu issued", everything is fine.
However, if the status changes to "Case review initiated", this can only mean that the Office has started reconsidering its decision.
In this case, you must apply for a new Karta pobytu to keep your stay legal.
Trouble processing your Karta pobytu?
Contact the professionals.
You can contact us via the form below or by the phone number provided.
