Chapter 01
Filing after landing
Karta Pobytu is typically filed after arrival in Poland at the voivodeship office. On filing, applicants receive a temporary confirmation stamp; the physical card is issued after biometrics and processing.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇵🇱 Karta Pobytu (Temporary Residence Card)
Poland's residence card for third-country workers and families
Karta Pobytu is Poland's temporary residence card issued by voivodeship offices to third-country nationals holding work permits, EU Blue Card, family reunification or study permission. It consolidates residence + work rights during stays over 3 months.
4.9 ★ on Google & JustDial · 12,000+ families since 2016
Timeline
1-6 months voivodeship (varies by region).
Investment
Professional fees ₹65,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Karta Pobytu?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Existing basis for stay (work permit / Blue Card / family / study)
- PESEL / Meldunek registration
- Health insurance
Total timeline
1-6 months voivodeship (varies by region).
Investment
Professional fees ₹65,000+. Government fees PLN 340.
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
The process
How we file your Karta Pobytu
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 3
Voivodeship appointment
Book appointment with local voivodeship office.
- 02
Step 2 of 3
File application + biometrics
Submit forms, evidence, biometrics.
- 03
Step 3 of 3
Stamp + card issuance
Temporary stamp on passport; physical Karta Pobytu delivered.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
18 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Basis document (work permit / Blue Card / family / study)
- PESEL confirmation
- Health insurance
- Meldunek (address)
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Mark Consultant filed our Karta Pobytu end-to-end. Written scope, fixed fee, honest timeline — no follow-up chasing. We landed in Poland exactly when they said we would.
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Student Visa
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Study at UW Warsaw, UJ Kraków, PW, AGH
Documents Required
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Polish consular and voivodeship documentation checklist
FAQs
Karta Pobytu (Temporary Residence Card) — Common questions
Can I travel while Karta Pobytu is being processed?
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The passport stamp confirms legal stay in Poland; Schengen travel is limited until the physical card is issued.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
- ✓ 9+ years in Pune — since 2016
- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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