Residence Permit in Poland – Immigration Services in Wrocław

ONE PLUS provides immigration and legalisation services for foreigners in Wrocław and across Poland. We help with residence permits, work permits, Polish citizenship, business-related documents and other matters connected with the legal stay of foreign nationals in Poland.

The company has been operating since 2018, while the ONE PLUS team has more than 10 years of practical experience in immigration and administrative procedures. During that time, we have assisted more than 15,000 clients from different parts of Poland. Our work does not end once the application is submitted. We also help with follow-up requests from the immigration office, additional documents, changes of employer, changes to the basis of stay and other issues that may arise while the case is being processed.

ONE PLUS works with private clients, entrepreneurs and companies that employ foreign workers. Depending on the case, we also cooperate with Polish lawyers, notaries, accountants, sworn translators and tax advisers.

Many issues can be handled in one place. We can review your situation, prepare the documents, assist with the application and continue supporting the case until a decision is issued. If you only need a specific service, such as a consultation, a document check or help replying to a letter from the immigration office, you can use that service without taking a full support package.

Our office is based in Wrocław, but we work with clients throughout Poland. Many matters can also be handled remotely, without regular visits to the office.

What changed in Polish residence procedures in 2026?

Since 27 April 2026, applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status have been submitted electronically through the government MOS portal. A paper application filed after the transition in a procedure covered by the electronic system will not be examined. Applicants must select the correct procedure, prepare electronic attachments and complete any further steps requested by the voivodeship office on time.

Important: an adult applicant must sign in to MOS personally through login.gov.pl and sign the application with a trusted or qualified electronic signature. Even an authorised representative cannot sign it on the applicant’s behalf. ONE PLUS can identify the correct basis, prepare and check the application and attachments, coordinate the employer’s electronic form and represent the client later in the proceedings. We never need the client’s password, access codes or electronic signature. The official rules are set out in the Office for Foreigners’ MOS guidance.

Electronic filing does not remove every in-person step. The office may still summon the applicant to verify their identity, inspect the passport, collect fingerprints or complete other formalities. We explain in advance which steps require the applicant’s presence and which can be completed remotely.

The CUKR residence card

Since 4 May 2026, eligible Ukrainian citizens who previously benefited from temporary protection have been able to apply for the special CUKR residence card through MOS. The permit is issued for three years. Having PESEL UKR alone is not sufficient: continuity of UKR status and the other statutory conditions must be checked before filing. The Office for Foreigners’ CUKR page provides the official requirements and fees.

ONE PLUS can assess whether CUKR is suitable for your situation, verify the information and prepare the electronic application. The applicant remains the sole holder of the MOS account, access codes and electronic signature.

Our immigration and residence services

We do not use one template for every client. Before accepting a case, a specialist reviews the applicant’s nationality, current immigration status, lawful stay, family and employment situation, employer or business documents, previous decisions and the history of any pending proceedings.

The most frequently requested service is a temporary residence permit and card based on employment, studies, business activity or family circumstances. We also handle permanent residence, EU long-term resident status and the CUKR residence card. In each case, a specialist first checks whether the chosen procedure matches the client’s immigration history and future plans.

A separate part of our practice concerns work permits and employment legalisation. We review not only the employee’s document, but also the contract, employer information, position, remuneration and any changes made since the earlier permit was issued. Businesses can request support for several employees or an audit of foreign-worker compliance.

For clients with a longer history in Poland, we assess eligibility for Polish citizenship, permanent residence or EU long-term residence. We can also take over a pending case, reply to official requests and provide missing documents. Following a refusal, we assess the grounds and deadline for an appeal against the residence decision; in a delayed case, we consider whether a procedural measure is appropriate.

How much do immigration services cost?

The following are indicative ONE PLUS prices for commonly requested procedures. The final fee depends on the legal basis, the condition of the documents and the stage of the case. Before work begins, the client receives an agreed scope and price.

Complete application preparation without ongoing representation generally costs PLN 700-1,000, depending on the residence basis. All service categories and current prices are available in the ONE PLUS price list. These figures are not a binding public offer; the final fee is confirmed after an assessment.

Government and third-party charges are separate. According to the Office for Foreigners, the government fee for an application filed through MOS ranges from PLN 340 to PLN 640 depending on the permit, while the residence card costs PLN 100. Sworn translations, copies, insurance, powers of attorney and missing civil documents may create additional costs. We distinguish our professional fee from amounts payable to public authorities or other providers before the engagement begins.

How we manage a residence case

1. Initial assessment. We review immigration status, deadlines, the purpose of residence, available documents and potential risks. If the case is pending, we inspect the filing confirmation, case number and correspondence from the office.
2. Choice of legal basis and action plan. We compare the available options and explain both the benefits and the limitations of each.
3. Document preparation. We prepare the draft application, build a tailored checklist and check contracts, income, health insurance and documents from the employer, university, family or business.
4. Submission through MOS. We guide the applicant through the electronic process, but the foreign national signs the application personally. In employment cases, we coordinate the electronic attachment to be completed and signed by the employer.
5. Case management. We monitor the file, prepare replies to official requests and draft additional submissions. Clients receive status information through their ONE PLUS CRM account and remain in contact with the assigned specialist.
6. Decision and next steps. We explain the decision, the payment and card collection process. If the decision is negative, we assess the grounds and deadline for an appeal.

The competent authority, not a representative, decides the case. No reliable adviser can guarantee an outcome or an exact card issue date. Our responsibility is professional preparation, delivery of the agreed work, attention to deadlines and clear communication at every stage.

If you have already filed, you will not usually need to start again. We can join a case at its current stage, review the application, filing confirmation, attachments and letters from the authority, identify urgent deadlines and recommend the next steps.

What to prepare for an initial assessment

• the passport biographical page and documents confirming your current right to stay in Poland;
• the date of entry and expiry date of your visa, visa-free stay, residence card or other status;
• evidence of the planned residence basis, such as an employment contract, university certificate, family documents or company records;
• previous decisions, filing confirmation and the case number if proceedings have already started;
• all letters and requests from the authority, including the response deadlines;
• a brief description of relevant changes after filing, such as a new employer, address, family status or discontinuation of studies or business.

Do not send passwords, verification codes or login.gov.pl and MOS access credentials. They are not required for the assessment.

Applying for a Polish residence permit and card

A residence card is the document issued after the relevant residence permit has been granted. The correct permit depends on a proven legal basis, not simply on the applicant’s preference. We assist with cases based on employment, studies, business, family reunification, marriage, highly qualified work and other grounds allowed by Polish law.

ONE PLUS checks the file, prepares applications and attachments, reviews income and health insurance requirements and responds to official requests. If the case requires separate health insurance for a residence permit or a sworn translation, we explain the requirements before submission.

We pay particular attention to discrepancies between the application, employment contract, employer’s attachment and public registers. Even where the legal basis is generally sound, inconsistent information can lead to further requests and delay.

Residence and employment

The right to stay in Poland and the right to perform a particular job must be assessed separately. A valid visa or residence card does not always authorise work for any employer under any terms. We review nationality, residence status, position, contract, place of work and employer data, then determine whether a separate permit, declaration or notification is required.

For a temporary residence and work application filed through MOS, the employer receives an electronic link to an attachment and signs it electronically. ONE PLUS checks the information in advance so that the employer’s and applicant’s details are consistent.

Studies, family, business and the EU Blue Card

Study cases require evidence concerning the institution, programme, tuition, living funds and insurance. Family reunification cases involve the relationship, sponsor’s status, family life and financial conditions. A registered company alone is not enough for a business-based permit: the authority examines genuine activity, financial results, employment and the outlook of the business. EU Blue Card cases also require an assessment of qualifications, contract, role and the applicable salary threshold.

Because the requirements differ, we prepare a personalised checklist after reviewing the residence basis.

Delays, official requests and appeals

Where a case is delayed, the cause should be identified first. The application may be incomplete, an official request may remain unanswered, identity may not have been confirmed, an employer’s document may be missing, or the authority may be inactive. Only then is it possible to select an appropriate legal measure.

Waiting for the administrative decision and waiting for the plastic card after a positive decision are different stages and require different action. In addition, special rules on the running of statutory time limits apply until 4 March 2027 to several residence proceedings handled by voivodes. The availability and usefulness of a formal reminder (ponaglenie) or court complaint must therefore be assessed individually.

ONE PLUS reviews the chronology, correspondence and actions taken by the office before recommending a procedural step. Read more about residence case acceleration. After a refusal, the date on which the decision was received is especially important because the appeal deadline is limited.

Citizenship, permanent residence and EU long-term residence

ONE PLUS assists with recognition as a Polish citizen by a voivode, applications to the President of Poland, permanent residence and EU long-term resident status. These procedures have different legal bases and requirements regarding continuity of stay, income, housing, Polish language knowledge and civil status documents.

We also handle more complex histories involving long trips abroad, changes of status, missing documents, Polish ancestry, a Karta Polaka, business activity or earlier refusals. Before filing, we prepare a residence timeline and identify which periods may count.

Services for businesses and entrepreneurs

Foreign entrepreneurs receive support in choosing an available business form, registering a sole proprietorship (JDG) or a limited liability company (spółka z o.o.), preparing a business plan for a residence permit, opening a business account and arranging accounting. Eligibility to register a JDG depends on nationality and immigration status and should be checked before registration.

For employers, ONE PLUS legalises the work of foreign employees, checks immigration and HR records, performs employment legality audits and prepares businesses for inspections by the Labour Inspectorate (PIP), Border Guard, tax authorities and ZUS.

Documents, translations and related services

Immigration cases often require more than an application and passport. ONE PLUS can obtain a Polish criminal record certificate, duplicates of Ukrainian documents, apostilles and official extracts. We also arrange sworn translations for public offices, courts, notaries and other institutions.

Before ordering a document, we check whether an original, sworn translation, apostille or consular legalisation is required so the client does not pay for an unnecessary step.

Why immigration compliance remains important

According to the Office for Foreigners, the first half of 2026 brought a record number of temporary residence applications, with employment remaining the main purpose. Almost 959,000 Ukrainian citizens were still benefiting from temporary protection in Poland on 1 July 2026. Source: the Office for Foreigners’ report on Ukrainians in Poland.

Statistics Poland (GUS) reports that 1,152,700 foreign nationals were working in Poland on 31 March 2026, 8% more than a year earlier. For employers, checking the residence basis, work authorisation, contract and actual employment conditions is therefore an ongoing compliance task. Source: the official GUS release.

Who is responsible for ONE PLUS expertise?

ONE PLUS Management Board President Tatiana Vyborna specialises in administrative and civil law and the legalisation of foreign nationals’ residence and employment. She graduated from the Faculty of Law, Administration and Economics at the University of Wrocław and completed postgraduate studies in the legalisation of foreign nationals’ residence and employment at Wrocław University of Economics and Business.

Tatiana Vyborna has more than 10 years of practical experience with foreign nationals, employers, international companies and Polish public authorities. She has represented the company and its clients during more than 20 inspections conducted by the Border Guard, Labour Inspectorate, tax authorities and ZUS.

Why ONE PLUS is a leading immigration specialist in Wrocław

Its experience is supported by real casework. ONE PLUS has traded under its own name since 2018, while Tatiana Vyborna and senior specialists have worked on foreign-national matters for more than 10 years. The company handles routine and complex proceedings, supports employers and international businesses, and its representatives have participated in more than 20 inspections by the Border Guard, Labour Inspectorate, tax authorities and ZUS.

Clients can see how their case is organised. Before a contract is signed, we define the scope, fee, third-party costs and steps that remain the applicant’s responsibility. Once work begins, case information and updates are available through ONE PLUS CRM. The government MOS account, password, access codes and electronic signature always remain under the client’s control.

There is a permanent Wrocław office and nationwide service. We receive clients at Piłsudskiego 43, 4th floor, office 8, Wrocław, approximately a two-minute walk from the City Office. Where a procedure does not require personal attendance, documents and consultations can be handled remotely. This allows us to manage cases in Lower Silesia, Warsaw, Poznań, Katowice, Kraków, Gdańsk and other locations without pretending that every step must take place in one city.

The team can coordinate related tasks. Polish advocates, notaries, accountants, tax advisers and sworn translators are involved when necessary. For the client, this means one plan and consistent documents rather than finding a new provider at each stage.

Immigration services in Wrocław and throughout Poland

If you need a temporary residence card, work legalisation, permanent residence, EU long-term resident status, Polish citizenship or help with an existing case, begin with an individual assessment. A specialist will check the documents, explain the realistic options and set out the next steps without making promises that no private adviser can control.

Explore all immigration and residence services, book an individual legal consultation or visit the ONE PLUS office in Wrocław.

When making an initial enquiry, briefly state your nationality, current document or status, purpose of stay and the nearest deadline that must not be missed. Call +48 71 880 85 08 or send documents for an initial review to [email protected]. A specialist will explain where to begin and which form of support is appropriate for your case.