Looking for a reliable way to stay and live in Poland? A humanitarian residence permit is a great solution for most Belarusians.
01What is a humanitarian residence permit?
This is a Karta pobytu issued to Belarusian citizens on the basis of a humanitarian visa. In the classification of residence permits, it falls under the grounds related to "inne okoliczności”. When applying for this type of residence permit, no administrative fees are charged, and it also grants access to the labor market without the need for additional work permits.
How to get a humanitarian residence permit?
There are two ways to obtain a humanitarian Karta pobytu:
first – on the basis of a humanitarian visa,
second – on the basis of a PBH visa.
What is the difference?
In the case of a humanitarian visa – everything is simple:
you arrive in Poland, apply at your place of residence for a Karta pobytu. For this, you will only need your passport, photos, and a completed application form.
In the case of a Poland Business Harbour visa – from January 1 to March 31, 2023, PBH visas could be extended within the territory of Poland. They were issued as humanitarian visas with a note on participation in the PBH program. Accordingly, in the eyes of the law, it is considered a humanitarian visa and grants the right to obtain a humanitarian residence permit.
Advantage of the PBH visa
Apart from humanitarian reasons, PBH visas have one main advantage.
This is the opportunity to open a sole proprietorship (JDG)
Having a JDG, a job, or other grounds – you can choose on what basis you want to obtain a residence permit in Poland. Of course, getting a Card for humanitarian reasons is much easier, but remember that after receiving it upon the expiration of your PBH visa, you will no longer be able to open a JDG, which might come in handy in the future.
Pay attention!
You can get a humanitarian residence permit once, and it is valid for 3 years.
A misconception about the humanitarian residence permit
A common misconception is that you cannot travel to Belarus with such a document.
However, since this is a temporary residence permit in Poland, you have no restrictions on crossing borders.
02Conclusion
To obtain a residence permit for humanitarian reasons in Poland, you will need:
-Belarusian citizenship;
-a humanitarian visa or a Poland Business Harbour visa extended on the territory of Poland between
01.01.2023 and 31.03.2023.
You submit your documents at your place of residence and in a few months receive your residence permit.
If all parameters fit you, in this case, you can get a residence permit without any ties
for 3 years!
And if you have any additional questions – you can always ask our experts by filling out a special form, and get an answer in the shortest possible time!
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