A residence card is a document that certifies a foreigner's identity during his/her stay in Poland. Besides that, together with a travel document, it allows a foreigner to cross the Polish border numerously without any need to have a visa.

 

A card is issued for a foreigner who is granted:

-        a residence permit for a fixed period – a card is valid for the same period,

-        a permit to settle – a card is valid for 10 years,

-        a long-term residents' EC residence permit,

-        a status of refugee,

-        a permit for tolerated stay,

-        subsidiary protection.