Residence permit in Bialystok

A Karta pobytu is an official document confirming the legal stay of a foreigner in Poland. In essence, it is a temporary residence permit, which entitles you to stay in the country for a certain period of time. The Karta pobytu also serves as a foreigner's identity card in Poland.

Residence legalisation support — promotional prices until 31 December 2026

One price for full turnkey support

Temporary residence permit (work, studies, family and other grounds), EU Blue Card
PLN 2,500 PLN 1,500 gross until 31 December 2026.
Lowest price in the 30 days before the reduction: PLN 2,500.

Temporary residence permit for running a business (JDG or Sp. z o.o.)
PLN 2,900 PLN 1,500 gross until 31 December 2026.
Lowest price in the 30 days before the reduction: PLN 2,900.

Permanent residence permit, EU long-term resident, Polish citizenship
PLN 2,500 PLN 1,800 gross until 31 December 2026.
Lowest price in the 30 days before the reduction: PLN 2,500.

Permanent residence card replacement, permit amendment (change of employer), CUKR card, Pole's Card replacement or duplicate
PLN 350 gross
Permanent residence card replacement: getting the new card.
Permit amendment: change of employer, amending the current decision (decyzja).
CUKR card: consultation and help with filing the application via MOS.
Pole's Card replacement or duplicate: case review, completing the application and booking the filing appointment in Biała Podlaska.

Promotion terms and conditions

A spouse pays the same price as the main applicant: PLN 1,500 for a temporary residence permit. A child pays 50% of the price: PLN 750 for a temporary residence permit. If only a child is applying, we quote the price individually.

What's included

  • Initial consultation
  • Case assessment
  • Review of existing documents
  • Answers in the CRM before filing
  • Completing the application forms
  • Preparing the document set
  • Help with filing the application via MOS
  • Assistance when filing the application — Warsaw and Gdańsk
  • Assistance when collecting the residence card — Warsaw and Gdańsk
  • Appeal in case of refusal
  • A dedicated manager in your messenger throughout the process
  • Submitting additional documents to the authority — Warsaw
  • Representation under a power of attorney — Warsaw
  • Help with refiling if the card is issued for less than 6 months
  • Help with Profil Zaufany: registration or access recovery, ZAS-W, US-7 and PIT-37 forms

The price does not include: stamp duty, sworn translations, the residence card fee, required insurance, business plans (e.g. for business-based applications).

Payment: 100% upfront.

Advantages of the residence card

Obtaining a residence card in Bialystok opens up a number of opportunities for a foreigner:

  • Legal residence in Poland during the validity period of the card
  • Ability to work legally without additional permits
  • Free movement within Schengen countries
  • Access to the Polish health care and education system
  • Ability to open a bank account and conduct business

Types of residence cards

There are several types of residence cards, which depend on the purpose of the foreigner's stay in Poland:

  • Residence card on the basis of employment
  • Based on training
  • On the basis of family reunification
  • Based on Polish ancestry.
  • Long-term resident's EU residence card

Terms and conditions may vary depending on the type of card.

Steps of applying for a residence card in Bialystok

The process of applying for a residence card in Bialystok includes the following steps:

  • Registration for a residence card in Białystok at the Office for Foreigners (Urząd Wojewódzki). You need to fill in an application form and submit the required documents.
  • Payment of the application fee.
  • Submission of biometric data (fingerprints and a digital photograph).
  • Interview at the Office for Foreigners (in some cases).
  • Receipt of the decision on issuance of the card. The validity period of the card is from 1 to 3 years, depending on the reason for obtaining it.

Latwy Start assists in obtaining a residence card in Bialystok at all stages of the process, from preparing documents to receiving a positive decision.

List of required documents

In order to legalize your stay in Poland, you need to submit the following documents:

Latwy Start Company is ready to provide professional assistance in obtaining a residence card in Bialystok and answer any questions related to the process of legalization of stay in Poland.

  • Completed application
  • Foreign passport
  • Four current 35x45 mm color photographs
  • Payment of the application fee.
  • Documents confirming the purpose of stay (e.g. work contract, certificate of study, etc.)
  • Proof of health insurance
  • Proof of living expenses
  • Other documents required on a case-by-case basis

FAQ

How long does it take to get a residence card in Bialystok?

Usually 1 to 3 months, but can last longer in some cases.

Can I work in Poland without a residence card?

No, in order to work legally, a foreigner must have a residence permit, such as a residence card.

Do I need to know Polish to get a residence card?

Knowledge of the Polish language is not a requirement for obtaining a residence card in Bialystok, but can be useful in the process of integration and adaptation in the country.

What rights does a residence card entitle me to?

The pobytu card gives a foreigner the right to legally stay and work in Poland, as well as to use some social services such as health care and education.

Feedback from our clients

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Tanya Zhovna

09/02/2026

I want to sincerely thank Latwy Start and especially Olga for the excellent work and support at every step.

Olga is a true professional and at the same time a very caring, attentive person. From the very start she guided me step by step: she helped me gather the documents and explained everything in detail, and then took on all the organizational matters and completely removed the stress that usually comes with such procedures.

I'm very happy to recommend her to anyone who values professionalism, reliability and a human touch. And I will absolutely turn to her again.

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Max

27/01/2026

I got my permanent residence card (karta stałego pobytu) with the help of Latwy Start, based on my Polish roots. I didn't really look into it myself. They told me which documents were needed and where to go. Got it all done, and now the card is in my hands.

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Denis Litvinov

15/01/2026

Łatwy Start is a great choice for an IT specialist, everything runs like clockwork. A big plus is the full transparency about how invoicing (faktury) and payments are handled.

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ALEXANDR

28/12/2025

I was applying for a permanent residence card (karta stałego pobytu), and Krystyna guided me through it. Everything was fine: a friendly attitude, all the information provided on time, and clear, detailed explanations. The whole process went smoothly and without any unnecessary stress.

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Daryna Drobyshevska

03/12/2025

I want to leave a review about Latwy Start, and specifically about working with Olga. She is a true professional and a very pleasant person.

Olga helped me at every stage: from gathering the documents, where she constantly advised me and sent examples of how to fill them in so everything would be perfect, all the way to the visit to the urząd (office), where she went with me and completely took away the stress that comes with the procedure.

After I submitted the application, Olga kept me regularly updated on the status of my case and did everything she could to have it processed faster.

I'm incredibly happy with her work and will definitely turn to her again. Today I picked up my first card, valid for 3 years, and I know for sure - without Olga I wouldn't have managed!☺️

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Vladimir Drobyshevsky

28/11/2025

I'd like to leave a positive review about this company's services. My curator was Olga. I got my residence card (karta pobytu) and I liked everything: I received information about all the details, Olga answered every question, even the silliest ones) Nothing was forgotten, the result - the card - is in hand, I recommend them!

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Svitlana

21/11/2025

I’m really thankful to Olga for all her help. From answering the questions to receiving the residence permit. The process was smooth and there was no stress. That took only 5 months from application to obtainment.

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Damien Vice

02/11/2025

I'm giving 1 star. I was planning to start working with them through the incubator. I sent 3 messages - by email and through the form on the site, messaged them on Instagram, made 2 calls (no answer). I wasted a week waiting. They simply ignored me. How can you trust this service if the foundation can't even reply to a message and send documents to review. Waiting for an explanation.

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Andrii Melnychuk

26/08/2025

I highly recommend Łatwy Start! Thanks to them, my two kids and I received 3-year residence cards without any stress. Special thanks to manager Kristina — she was extremely helpful and even managed to speed up the process for my children. Excellent service, very satisfied!

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