Yes, many companies offer such services, but there are several important things to keep in mind:
Can I obtain Polish citizenship through the President of Poland?
It is legally possible to apply for Polish citizenship through the President. However, if you are not an outstanding scientist, artist, athlete, or similar professional and have not made an exceptional contribution to Poland, your chances of obtaining citizenship through this route are estimated at no more than 10–15%. You can still apply, as doing so does not obligate you to anything, and you may submit another application after a refusal.
If you have no Polish ancestry but want to obtain Polish citizenship, the usual route is temporary residence permit → permanent residence permit → citizenship. The process takes approximately 8–10 years, but throughout this period, you can live legally in Poland under different residence statuses.
Yes, you can. Poland is not responsible for your home country’s military service obligations, so whether you have a military ID or not will not affect the decision to issue you a visa.
A Polish work visa allows you to work legally for up to 12 months. If you do not apply for a work-based residence permit during this period, you must leave the country before your visa expires. You can apply for a residence permit an unlimited number of times, provided you meet the relevant requirements.
We are based in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. We handle document processing exclusively in Warsaw. We also offer admission assistance for universities, colleges, and language schools in Warsaw only.
Our prices vary depending on the service and package you choose. You can find the price on the page for each specific service.
Not in your home country, but it will count toward your pension in Poland. When you start working, your employer registers you with ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych), Poland’s Social Insurance Institution, and pays monthly social insurance contributions on your behalf.
Once you reach retirement age—60 for women and 65 for men—you may be eligible to receive a Polish pension. To qualify for the minimum pension, you must have at least 20 years of qualifying service. If your qualifying period is shorter, your pension may be below the minimum amount.
The minimum pension in Poland is 1,000 zł (approximately €250). The average pension is 1,500–2,000 zł (approximately €400–500).
Processing times depend on the workload of the government authorities. The procedure usually takes around 12 months.
You can obtain a residence permit in Poland without knowing Polish. Language proficiency may be required when applying for permanent residence, after 5–10 years of living in Poland, depending on the grounds for your application.
If you lose the grounds on which your residence permit was issued, you must notify the relevant government office (Urząd) within 15 days. For example, if you have a work-based residence permit, quit your job, and leave Poland, the authorities may revoke your permit.
Under the rules described here, you may travel to other Schengen countries with a Polish residence permit for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
As with citizens of other countries, you must have a valid basis for applying for a residence permit (employment, studies, business, etc.) and be legally present in Poland on the day you submit your application.
The decision to issue a temporary or permanent residence permit is made by the case officer. We cannot influence the outcome of your application. Our role is to ensure that your documents are prepared correctly and to provide guidance on gathering the complete application package.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a positive decision in every case. If your application is refused, we can prepare an appeal or submit a new application, depending on your preference and circumstances.
If your application is refused, there are two options: file an appeal or submit a new application. In either case, the relevant steps must be taken within 14 days of receiving the decision in person.
You must have genuine Polish ancestry going back at least to a grandparent or two great-grandparents. At least 25% of your ancestry must be Polish.
If only one of your great-grandparents was Polish, your ancestor who meets the ancestry requirements must obtain a Polish Card first. You may then be able to apply based on their Polish Card. You must also have a visa to enter Poland.
Obtaining a Polish Card typically takes 2–3 months after successfully passing the interview. You should also account for the waiting time for an interview appointment, which can range from one month to a year.
Russia does not prohibit its citizens from holding Polish citizenship. However, a Polish passport does not have legal force as proof of Russian citizenship within Russia.
If you are a citizen of both Russia and Poland, you hold two citizenships rather than dual citizenship in the legal sense used here. Under Russian citizenship law, a Russian citizen may hold foreign citizenship alongside Russian citizenship. However, within Russia, the authorities generally treat that person as a Russian citizen, with all the associated rights and obligations.
A temporary residence permit (Karta czasowego pobytu) is a document that allows you to stay legally in Poland—and, depending on your circumstances, work or study—for the duration of its validity. It also allows you to visit other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism. You can enter and leave Poland without obtaining an additional visa, provided your residence document and travel documents are valid.
Obtaining a Polish residence permit is currently one of the more accessible and affordable residence procedures in the EU.
Processing time: From 5 months.
Government application fee: 340 zł or 440 zł (€85 or €110).
Our full-service assistance package: 2,000 zł.
Since October 2023, government offices have reportedly been applying stricter requirements to applicants seeking permanent residence based on Polish ancestry. You may need to demonstrate not only that you live in Poland but also provide a rental agreement and proof of employment in Poland or documents from an educational institution.
Without these additional documents, your application may be refused even if you have passed the interview successfully. If you appeal, the second-instance authority may request the same documents and refuse your appeal if you fail to provide them.
If you cannot live in Poland, we recommend obtaining a Polish Card first and then exchanging it for a permanent residence permit, if you meet the applicable requirements.
To pass the interview successfully, you need Polish language skills at approximately A2 level, as well as knowledge of Polish traditions, culture, and history.
Poland has both private and public kindergartens. Private kindergartens: Tuition ranges from 500 to 1,200 zł per month. Public kindergartens: Education is free; you generally pay only for meals, which cost approximately 200–300 zł per month.
We can help you find a suitable public kindergarten with available places and, if necessary, advise you on completing the application form. Our service fee is €100.
You need at least €3,000 in your bank account, calculated at approximately €200 per month plus the cost of a return ticket. We recommend having a larger amount available—at least €5,000 per person.
There are no official Polish-language requirements for admission, and almost every college offers free or paid language courses for international students.
Since studying is the primary purpose of your stay, you may need a separate work permit to access the labor market. Your employer must arrange the required work authorization (oświadczenie), which can take from 7 days to process.
The process is as follows: find an employer, agree on the terms of employment, have the employer arrange the required work authorization, and then start working once you are legally authorized to do so.
If you plan to work in Poland, you should budget for at least your first month of living expenses:
Total: Approximately 1,700 zł (€400) is the minimum amount you will need for your first month of living in Poland.
For example, in Warsaw, an intensive one-month language course costs around 1,700 zł (€420).
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage in Poland is 4,806 zł. After taxes and social insurance contributions, this amounts to approximately 3,500–3,600 zł take-home pay.
Yes, absolutely. Your prospects will depend on your willingness to work, learn the language, and develop new skills. Polish employers are often willing to promote employees who perform well and demonstrate commitment.
Yes. We recommend planning ahead and deciding whether you intend to stay in Poland. If your visa is about to expire and you want to remain in Poland and continue working, you may be able to apply for a residence permit before your visa expires.
Work declarations (oświadczenia) are available to citizens of the following countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova. Citizens of all other countries generally need to obtain a voivodeship work permit (zezwolenie na pracę), which is issued for a period of 1 to 3 years.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
Polish government offices (Urzędy) generally assess Russian citizens under the same rules as citizens of other countries. If you meet the requirements for a residence permit, it may be granted; otherwise, you may be able to appeal the decision. There have been isolated cases of perceived bias, but this does not appear to be widespread.
A permanent residence permit (Karta stałego pobytu) is a document that you may be eligible to obtain after living in Poland for 5–10 years. If you have Polish ancestry, you may qualify through a simplified procedure or based on a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).
The residence card is valid for 10 years. It grants access to the labor market, allows you to enter and leave Poland without obtaining an additional visa, and permits visits to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
After living in Poland for 3 years with permanent residence—or 1 year if your permit was granted based on Polish ancestry—you may be eligible to apply for Polish citizenship.
ou need original Soviet-era birth certificates or Polish documents identifying your ancestor as Polish, going back no further than a grandparent. For example, if your grandmother was Polish and your father's birth certificate lists her nationality as Polish, you may need only two documents: your father's birth certificate and your own birth certificate. If your surname has changed, you will also need a marriage certificate.
With modern documents or archival extracts, you may only be eligible to apply for a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).
You generally need to live in Poland for around 8 years to become eligible for Polish citizenship. You spend the first 5 years on a residence permit, then apply for an EU long-term resident permit, and apply for citizenship after another 3 years.
While living in Poland with a residence permit, you have many of the same rights as EU citizens, except for voting rights.
Belarus does not prohibit its citizens from holding Polish citizenship, but a Polish passport has no legal force as proof of Belarusian citizenship within Belarus. If you are a citizen of both Belarus and Poland, you hold two citizenships rather than dual citizenship in the legal sense used here. Under Belarusian citizenship law, a Belarusian citizen may hold foreign citizenship alongside Belarusian citizenship. However, within Belarus, the authorities do not recognize that person as a citizen of another country.
Yes. transfer to your accommodation costs €150, payable upon meeting our representative at the airport or train station.
You will need to provide:
Please send us a photo of your diploma. Our specialists will assess the document and inform you of the outcome as soon as possible.
You should allow at least one month for the entire process. Ideally, plan for approximately six weeks (1.5 months). We recommend starting the entire admission and visa application process two months before your course begins. Please also note that colleges typically admit students twice a year: in summer and winter.
Some colleges are willing to process your application based on a notarized copy of your document, but there are two major disadvantages:
You would also need to obtain a tourist Schengen visa to travel to Warsaw, which could substantially increase your overall expenses.
Yes, you can. We can also assist you with the admission process, provided the educational institution is located in Warsaw.
Processing times depend on the workload of the government authorities. The procedure usually takes around 12 months.
You can obtain a residence permit in Poland without knowing Polish. Language proficiency may be required when applying for permanent residence, after 5–10 years of living in Poland, depending on the grounds for your application.
If you lose the grounds on which your residence permit was issued, you must notify the relevant government office (Urząd) within 15 days. For example, if you have a work-based residence permit, quit your job, and leave Poland, the authorities may revoke your permit.
Under the rules described here, you may travel to other Schengen countries with a Polish residence permit for tourism for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
As with citizens of other countries, you must have a valid basis for applying for a residence permit (employment, studies, business, etc.) and be legally present in Poland on the day you submit your application.
The decision to issue a temporary or permanent residence permit is made by the case officer. We cannot influence the outcome of your application. Our role is to ensure that your documents are prepared correctly and to provide guidance on gathering the complete application package.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a positive decision in every case. If your application is refused, we can prepare an appeal or submit a new application, depending on your preference and circumstances.
If your application is refused, there are two options: file an appeal or submit a new application. In either case, the relevant steps must be taken within 14 days of receiving the decision in person.
A temporary residence permit (Karta czasowego pobytu) is a document that allows you to stay legally in Poland—and, depending on your circumstances, work or study—for the duration of its validity. It also allows you to visit other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period for tourism. You can enter and leave Poland without obtaining an additional visa, provided your residence document and travel documents are valid.
Obtaining a Polish residence permit is currently one of the more accessible and affordable residence procedures in the EU.
Processing time: From 5 months.
Government application fee: 340 zł or 440 zł (€85 or €110).
Our full-service assistance package: 2,000 zł.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
Polish government offices (Urzędy) generally assess Russian citizens under the same rules as citizens of other countries. If you meet the requirements for a residence permit, it may be granted; otherwise, you may be able to appeal the decision. There have been isolated cases of perceived bias, but this does not appear to be widespread.
Yes, you can. Poland is not responsible for your home country’s military service obligations, so whether you have a military ID or not will not affect the decision to issue you a visa.
A Polish work visa allows you to work legally for up to 12 months. If you do not apply for a work-based residence permit during this period, you must leave the country before your visa expires. You can apply for a residence permit an unlimited number of times, provided you meet the relevant requirements.
Not in your home country, but it will count toward your pension in Poland. When you start working, your employer registers you with ZUS (Zakład Ubezpieczeń Społecznych), Poland’s Social Insurance Institution, and pays monthly social insurance contributions on your behalf.
Once you reach retirement age—60 for women and 65 for men—you may be eligible to receive a Polish pension. To qualify for the minimum pension, you must have at least 20 years of qualifying service. If your qualifying period is shorter, your pension may be below the minimum amount.
The minimum pension in Poland is 1,000 zł (approximately €250). The average pension is 1,500–2,000 zł (approximately €400–500).
Since studying is the primary purpose of your stay, you may need a separate work permit to access the labor market. Your employer must arrange the required work authorization (oświadczenie), which can take from 7 days to process.
The process is as follows: find an employer, agree on the terms of employment, have the employer arrange the required work authorization, and then start working once you are legally authorized to do so.
As of January 1, 2026, the minimum monthly wage in Poland is 4,806 zł. After taxes and social insurance contributions, this amounts to approximately 3,500–3,600 zł take-home pay.
Yes, absolutely. Your prospects will depend on your willingness to work, learn the language, and develop new skills. Polish employers are often willing to promote employees who perform well and demonstrate commitment.
Yes. We recommend planning ahead and deciding whether you intend to stay in Poland. If your visa is about to expire and you want to remain in Poland and continue working, you may be able to apply for a residence permit before your visa expires.
Work declarations (oświadczenia) are available to citizens of the following countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Georgia, Armenia, and Moldova. Citizens of all other countries generally need to obtain a voivodeship work permit (zezwolenie na pracę), which is issued for a period of 1 to 3 years.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
Yes, you can. Poland is not responsible for your home country’s military service obligations, so whether you have a military ID or not will not affect the decision to issue you a visa.
You need at least €3,000 in your bank account, calculated at approximately €200 per month plus the cost of a return ticket. We recommend having a larger amount available—at least €5,000 per person.
There are no official Polish-language requirements for admission, and almost every college offers free or paid language courses for international students.
Since studying is the primary purpose of your stay, you may need a separate work permit to access the labor market. Your employer must arrange the required work authorization (oświadczenie), which can take from 7 days to process.
The process is as follows: find an employer, agree on the terms of employment, have the employer arrange the required work authorization, and then start working once you are legally authorized to do so.
For example, in Warsaw, an intensive one-month language course costs around 1,700 zł (€420).
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
You will need to provide:
Please send us a photo of your diploma. Our specialists will assess the document and inform you of the outcome as soon as possible.
You should allow at least one month for the entire process. Ideally, plan for approximately six weeks (1.5 months). We recommend starting the entire admission and visa application process two months before your course begins. Please also note that colleges typically admit students twice a year: in summer and winter.
Some colleges are willing to process your application based on a notarized copy of your document, but there are two major disadvantages:
You would also need to obtain a tourist Schengen visa to travel to Warsaw, which could substantially increase your overall expenses.
Yes, you can. We can also assist you with the admission process, provided the educational institution is located in Warsaw.
The decision to issue a temporary or permanent residence permit is made by the case officer. We cannot influence the outcome of your application. Our role is to ensure that your documents are prepared correctly and to provide guidance on gathering the complete application package.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee a positive decision in every case. If your application is refused, we can prepare an appeal or submit a new application, depending on your preference and circumstances.
Since October 2023, government offices have reportedly been applying stricter requirements to applicants seeking permanent residence based on Polish ancestry. You may need to demonstrate not only that you live in Poland but also provide a rental agreement and proof of employment in Poland or documents from an educational institution.
Without these additional documents, your application may be refused even if you have passed the interview successfully. If you appeal, the second-instance authority may request the same documents and refuse your appeal if you fail to provide them.
If you cannot live in Poland, we recommend obtaining a Polish Card first and then exchanging it for a permanent residence permit, if you meet the applicable requirements.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
A permanent residence permit (Karta stałego pobytu) is a document that you may be eligible to obtain after living in Poland for 5–10 years. If you have Polish ancestry, you may qualify through a simplified procedure or based on a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).
The residence card is valid for 10 years. It grants access to the labor market, allows you to enter and leave Poland without obtaining an additional visa, and permits visits to other Schengen countries for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
After living in Poland for 3 years with permanent residence—or 1 year if your permit was granted based on Polish ancestry—you may be eligible to apply for Polish citizenship.
ou need original Soviet-era birth certificates or Polish documents identifying your ancestor as Polish, going back no further than a grandparent. For example, if your grandmother was Polish and your father's birth certificate lists her nationality as Polish, you may need only two documents: your father's birth certificate and your own birth certificate. If your surname has changed, you will also need a marriage certificate.
With modern documents or archival extracts, you may only be eligible to apply for a Polish Card (Karta Polaka).
You must have genuine Polish ancestry going back at least to a grandparent or two great-grandparents. At least 25% of your ancestry must be Polish.
If only one of your great-grandparents was Polish, your ancestor who meets the ancestry requirements must obtain a Polish Card first. You may then be able to apply based on their Polish Card. You must also have a visa to enter Poland.
Obtaining a Polish Card typically takes 2–3 months after successfully passing the interview. You should also account for the waiting time for an interview appointment, which can range from one month to a year.
To pass the interview successfully, you need Polish language skills at approximately A2 level, as well as knowledge of Polish traditions, culture, and history.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
Yes, many companies offer such services, but there are several important things to keep in mind:
Can I obtain Polish citizenship through the President of Poland?
It is legally possible to apply for Polish citizenship through the President. However, if you are not an outstanding scientist, artist, athlete, or similar professional and have not made an exceptional contribution to Poland, your chances of obtaining citizenship through this route are estimated at no more than 10–15%. You can still apply, as doing so does not obligate you to anything, and you may submit another application after a refusal.
If you have no Polish ancestry but want to obtain Polish citizenship, the usual route is temporary residence permit → permanent residence permit → citizenship. The process takes approximately 8–10 years, but throughout this period, you can live legally in Poland under different residence statuses.
Russia does not prohibit its citizens from holding Polish citizenship. However, a Polish passport does not have legal force as proof of Russian citizenship within Russia.
If you are a citizen of both Russia and Poland, you hold two citizenships rather than dual citizenship in the legal sense used here. Under Russian citizenship law, a Russian citizen may hold foreign citizenship alongside Russian citizenship. However, within Russia, the authorities generally treat that person as a Russian citizen, with all the associated rights and obligations.
You generally need to live in Poland for around 8 years to become eligible for Polish citizenship. You spend the first 5 years on a residence permit, then apply for an EU long-term resident permit, and apply for citizenship after another 3 years.
While living in Poland with a residence permit, you have many of the same rights as EU citizens, except for voting rights.
Belarus does not prohibit its citizens from holding Polish citizenship, but a Polish passport has no legal force as proof of Belarusian citizenship within Belarus. If you are a citizen of both Belarus and Poland, you hold two citizenships rather than dual citizenship in the legal sense used here. Under Belarusian citizenship law, a Belarusian citizen may hold foreign citizenship alongside Belarusian citizenship. However, within Belarus, the authorities do not recognize that person as a citizen of another country.
We are based in Warsaw, the capital of Poland. We handle document processing exclusively in Warsaw. We also offer admission assistance for universities, colleges, and language schools in Warsaw only.
Our prices vary depending on the service and package you choose. You can find the price on the page for each specific service.
Poland has both private and public kindergartens. Private kindergartens: Tuition ranges from 500 to 1,200 zł per month. Public kindergartens: Education is free; you generally pay only for meals, which cost approximately 200–300 zł per month.
We can help you find a suitable public kindergarten with available places and, if necessary, advise you on completing the application form. Our service fee is €100.
If you plan to work in Poland, you should budget for at least your first month of living expenses:
Total: Approximately 1,700 zł (€400) is the minimum amount you will need for your first month of living in Poland.
Yes, if you are able to obtain a Schengen visa. Currently, Polish consulates do not issue visas to Russian citizens, except for holders of Polish Cards (Karta Polaka) and their family members. If you enter Poland on a tourist Schengen visa, you may be able to apply for a residence permit based on studies, business, or family reunification. If you can obtain a national or business visa from another EU country, you may also be able to apply for a Polish residence permit based on employment.
Yes. transfer to your accommodation costs €150, payable upon meeting our representative at the airport or train station.