Blue Card Processing in Poznań
Contents
Cooperation Process
01
Initial Free Consultation
1. During a personal meeting at our office, we assess your chances of obtaining a residence card (karta pobytu). 2. We check your existing documents and suggest the best legalization path in Poland.
02
Creating a Step-by-Step Action Plan
1. We sign a service agreement with you.
2. Provide a personal checklist of required documents.
3. Give a step-by-step action plan from the start of our cooperation until obtaining your residence permit.
03
Preparation of All Required Documents
1. Complete all necessary forms. 2. Coordinate with your employer (or accountant) to prepare the submission package. 3. Book a date for your personal visit to the Urząd. 4. Prepare photocopies and notarized copies of the documents needed for submission.
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Full Support Until Receiving the Residence Card
1. On the day of your visit to the Urząd, a personal specialist will accompany you as an official representative (Pełnomocnik). 2. During the entire review process, we will communicate monthly with your employer (or accountant) to request documents needed for submission (tax confirmations, contracts, etc.). 3. We monitor the status of your case daily, provide updates on changes, and respond to any requests.
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Bringing the Case to Completion
1. We provide support on the day of receiving your karta pobytu.
2. Offer a special discount on all services of our company.
Basic
From 750 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including 23% VAT)
- Legal consultation
- Creation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence card application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Other services (upon agreement)
Full
2200 zł
1500 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including 23% VAT)
- Payment in 2 stages
- Legal consultation
- Creation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence card application in MOS system
- Electronic submission of documents
- Collection of documents
- Collection and preparation of documents from the employer
- Support during personal submission
- Full control of your case
- Monthly submission of documents
- Free appeal in case of refusal
- Drafting ponaglenie (expedited processing request)
- Support on the day of receiving the residence permit
- Creation of a digital signature “Profil Zaufany”
- Creation of an electronic mailbox “E-Doręczenia”
Required Documents
It is important to note that each residence card case is considered individually, so additional documents may be required.
Blue Card in Poland and the Conditions for Obtaining It
The Blue Card (Blue Card, Niebieska Karta UE) is a type of residence permit for highly qualified specialists. Essentially, it is a single status that allows you to both live in Poland and work in a specific qualified position, but with stricter requirements for the employment contract and salary than a standard work-related residence permit.
In Poznań, applications are processed by the Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki. The application is based on an employment contract or job offer of at least one year, a salary not lower than the threshold set for the Blue Card (the threshold is published and updated), and proof of qualifications: a higher education diploma or documents showing professional experience at the required level for this procedure. Blue Cards are usually issued to citizens of non-EU countries.
What the Blue Card Provides
The Blue Card allows you to legally live in Poland and work in the position specified in the decision under the conditions set by the voivode. Important points:
The status is tied to employment parameters: employer, position, salary, and workplace. Any changes require separate notifications or re-approval procedures.
The Blue Card is issued for the period of work indicated by the employer in the documents (contract/job offer and annexes) plus 3 months, with a maximum duration of 3 years.
If the employer or key conditions change, the procedure depends on how long you have already worked in Poland on the Blue Card: initially more requirements, later simpler, but compliance control remains.
Mobility in the EU: after a set period in the first country, the Blue Card allows easier relocation to another EU country under Blue Card rules.
Family reunification is faster, so relatives can move legally and gain labor market access more quickly.
Job protection: in case of job loss, the Blue Card holder is given time to find a new contract and maintain status if procedural conditions are met.
Documents for Blue Card in Poznań
Below is the basic list of documents required to apply for the Niebieska Karta UE (Blue Card), i.e., a temporary residence permit for high-skilled work. In Poznań, submission is through the Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki at your place of residence.
Completed wniosek o pobyt czasowy in two copies.
2 biometric photographs (35×45 mm, according to Urząd requirements).
Copy of the passport with all filled pages; original for verification.
Document confirming residential address in Poland — umowa najmu, użyczenie, zameldowanie, or another basis.
Polish translations of documents issued outside Poland (sworn translation) plus copies.
Employment contract (umowa o pracę / cywilnoprawna) for at least 1 year, specifying conditions, position, and salary.
Załącznik nr 1 to the application, signed by the employer.
Załącznik nr 2 for the Blue Card, completed separately.
If needed — company documents and signatory powers (KRS/CEIDG, REGON, NIP, powers of attorney, etc.).
Higher education diploma and supplement or other documents proving qualifications.
If the profession is regulated — document confirming the right to work in the profession in Poland (permit, license, PWZ, etc.).
Proof of medical insurance in Poland or document showing that the insurer covers treatment in Poland.
Receipt for opłata skarbowa for the application review (usually 440 zł).
After a positive decision — payment of 100 zł for the Blue Card production.
Requirements for Obtaining a Blue Card in Poland
Below are the basic conditions for the Blue Card (Niebieska Karta UE) in Poland:
The Blue Card is issued for citizens of non-EU countries if the purpose of stay is work in a highly qualified profession.
You must prove your qualifications: usually a higher education diploma is sufficient; in some cases, documents demonstrating comparable professional experience are accepted.
A contract or job offer for at least 1 year is required, specifying conditions: position, duties, salary, and place of work.
The salary under the contract must meet or exceed the threshold, which is calculated as 150% of the average national wage in the previous year (threshold published by GUS).
The application is submitted to the voivode at your place of residence. For Poznań, this is the Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki. At the time of submission, you must have legal stay and valid medical insurance in Poland.
If You Are Still Outside Poland
If you plan to move to Poland for more than 12 months for high-skilled work, usually you first obtain an entry document (visa or other legal entry basis). After entering Poland, you submit the Blue Card application at your place of residence — in Poznań, through the Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki.
New Requirements for Documents and Post-Submission Actions
For qualifications, the Urząd focuses not only on your diploma. In addition to education, documents showing professional experience may be required depending on your situation and type of proof.
For regulated professions, additional licenses or permits under Polish law are required.
If there are changes after issuance — employer, position, duties, or salary — a separate procedure may be required to update conditions, especially in the first years. The package includes updated employer attachments (e.g., załącznik nr 1) and the revised contract/conditions.
Can You Register a JDG (Sole Proprietorship) with a Blue Card?
If you already have a Blue Card in Poland and live in Poznań, you can register a JDG and operate under general rules. When applying in CEIDG, you usually just need to state your legal status and provide proof.
However, it’s important to understand: the Blue Card is issued for employment purposes. If you want to make business activity your main reason for stay and terminate your employment contract, you usually need to change your residence basis to “activity” and apply for a different type of permit.
Family Members of a Blue Card Holder
Spouses and minor children can legalize their stay through a temporary residence permit for family reunification, i.e., pobyt czasowy w celu połączenia z rodziną. For the family of a Blue Card holder, this is often a convenient path: family members are granted access to the labor market without a separate work permit.
If you are moving with your entire family, it makes sense to prepare documents so that all family members’ timelines and legal bases are coordinated, avoiding gaps in status.
Mobility of a Niebieska Karta UE Holder
Mobility means that with a Niebieska Karta UE, you can work and stay in another EU country under specific rules. For short trips, short-term mobility applies, within a 90-day limit in any 180-day period; in some cases, notification to Polish authorities is required if you plan to use this mobility.
If you plan to move to another EU country for more than 90 days and continue working in a highly qualified profession, long-term mobility applies, and a separate permit is issued in the destination country. Guidelines for this procedure include rules and processing times, with a reference decision time of 60 days for long-term mobility cases.
Assistance with Blue Card Application in Poznań
The Blue Card (Niebieska Karta UE) in Poznań is processed through the Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu at your place of residence. We assist from the very beginning: reviewing your contract and salary, checking qualifications (diploma/experience), compiling a complete document package, and standardizing it so that the inspector has no questions about logic or formal requirements.
We work not only with first-time applications but also with cases where employment conditions change: new employer, different position, adjustment of salary, schedule, or type of contract. In such cases, it is important to properly document changes according to the Blue Card requirements.
Our process includes:
Consultation: quickly check if you meet Blue Card criteria and outline the action plan.
Personalized document checklist: tailored to your position, qualifications, and work conditions.
Employer/HR communication: request their part of the package and provide instructions for attachments and contract wording.
Application preparation: complete the application and all attachments, assemble the package for the Urząd.
Cross-checking: verify all details in the package (name, dates, position, salary, address) to prevent discrepancies.
Case management during review: respond to letters and wezwania, submit updated documents monthly to the Urząd.
If delays occur: prepare ponaglenie and manage further administrative steps.
After decision: finalize receipt of the physical card; in case of refusal, prepare an appeal and arguments addressing the refusal reason.
Blue Card in Poland with SKILLDOCS Support
SKILLDOCS provides full-service Blue Card support across Poland: starting with contract and qualification review, we organize the package so it is clear and consistent. We give the employer a clear list of what to prepare on their side and provide you with a concise list of documents and actions, avoiding unnecessary repetitions and bureaucracy.
If you are applying for a Blue Card in Poznań and want the process to be smooth and predictable, submit an application on the SKILLDOCS website. We will assess your situation and provide a specific plan based on your contract and profession.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer comprehensive support: from consultation to submission and receipt of a decision. The cost depends on the level of document preparation — please contact us for details.
Yes, your family can apply for a residence permit on the basis of family reunification. It is worth noting that your family will have free access to the labor market.
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