Foreigners wait an average of one year for a residence permit, with one individual forced to wait for over seven years for a decision.
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“We have nowhere to go”: Russians in Poland – even opponents of Putin – struggle to renew residence
Anna Rzhevkina
Lawyers say rejections have risen significantly, with the authorities often citing national security.
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Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fifth year running
Poland issued almost one million first residence permits to non-EU immigrants, more than twice as many as any other member state.
Poland issues EU’s most residence permits to immigrants for fourth year running
The country has also received its highest number of asylum applications in five years, amid a surge in refugees from Afghanistan and Belarus.
Brits in Poland urged to apply for residence permits before December deadline
More than 3,000 UK citizens of the estimated 6,500 living in Poland have applied since the start of the year.
All residents of Poland have one month left to complete census or face fines
Foreigners resident in Poland must also complete the census form.
Poland is experiencing record immigration, but the system is struggling to cope
Marta Jaroszewicz
Poland must improve its system of issuing foreigners with residence and work permits, says the Supreme Audit Office.
