What is needed to apply for a temporary residence card in 2025?

What is needed to apply for a Temporary Residence Card (Karta Pobytu) in 2025:

1. Application (wniosek) – properly filled out and signed.

2. Photographs – 4 biometric photos (size 35x45 mm).

3. Passport copy – all filled pages + original for presentation.

4. Basis for stay – for example:

   • Employment contract / umowa zlecenie

   • Confirmation of admission to studies

   • Business activity (if self-employed)

Proof of accommodation – rental agreement, housing confirmation, registration.

Proof of income – employment certificate, bank statements, etc.

Health insurance – covering the entire period of stay (ZUS or private).

Payment receipt – 440 zł (or 340 zł depending on the type of application).

📌 All documents must be submitted in person to the Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki) or sent by post.

According to the new 2025 rules, when applying for a residence card for work, the employer must provide:

✅ Zaświadczenie o zgłoszeniu pracownika do ZUS
(Certificate of registering the employee in the social insurance system)
— Confirms that the employer has registered the employee in ZUS.

✅ Document confirming the nature and conditions of employment
— For example:
umowa o pracę / umowa zlecenie
Information on working hours, salary, and duration of employment.

✅ Oświadczenie pracodawcy o zamiarze dalszego zatrudnienia cudzoziemca
(Statement of the employer about the intention to continue employing the foreigner)
— Required to confirm the reality and stability of the employment relationship.

🆕 Addition for 2025:
💡 All documents must be original and signed by the employer. Without them, the office may refuse to issue the card.