Why the idea of “JDG as a way to legalise residence” appears at all For some foreigners, a sole proprietorship (JDG) seems like the most accessible structure:“I create my own source of income, and my purpose of stay is business.” Formally, Polish law does allow temporary residence where the purpose of stay is conducting economic…
Legal significance of employment gaps for a temporary residence card Employment gaps are one of the most common sources of concern among foreigners in Poland.Even a short break between jobs is often perceived as an automatic risk to a temporary residence permit. This is a misconception. For the authority, the key issue is not the…
No statutory definition, but clear legal relevance Polish law does not contain a codified or statutory definition of the concept of an employment gap (przerwa w zatrudnieniu). No single legal act provides a universal legal definition of this term. Nevertheless, in proceedings concerning temporary residence permits – in particular temporary residence and work permits (pobyt…
What This Type of Permit Is and Where It Is Regulated In Polish immigration law, the so-called “JDG residence card” is not a separate legal category. In formal terms, it is a temporary residence permit for the purpose of conducting business activity (zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w celu prowadzenia działalności gospodarczej). The legal basis is…
What “no response from the authority” means under Polish administrative law In Polish administrative law, the term “no response from the authority” does not exist as a separate legal category. It is a descriptive, everyday expression which, in legal terms, most often means inaction of the administrative authority (bezczynność organu) – not a neutral state…
Overview of UKR and NUE Statuses After 2022, Poland introduced a special registry marker UKR, indicating that a person benefits from the temporary protection regime granted to Ukrainian citizens.If this marker is absent, a foreigner is classified as NUE – a standard non-EU foreigner without any special migration regime. Both UKR and NUE exist only…
Legal basis for the suspension of time limits The suspension of procedural time limits in immigration cases in Poland until 4 March 2026 is based on special provisions of the so-called Ukrainian Special Act –the Act of 12 March 2022 on Assistance to Citizens of Ukraine in Connection with the Armed Conflict on the Territory…
What electronic identification means under Polish law Electronic identification in Polish law is a legal mechanism for confirming a person’s identity using electronic data and technical tools. In certain administrative and legal procedures, it replaces the physical presentation of documents or personal appearance. This concept originates from EU law and is primarily regulated by: Under…
Two Separate Legal Regimes: Business Activity vs. Legal Stay The right to register and operate a sole proprietorship (jednoosobowa działalność gospodarcza – JDG) and the right to stay in Poland for more than 3 months are two independent legal regimes. They are regulated by different legal acts, pursue different objectives, apply different conditions, and fall…
What “exemption from the obligation to hold a work permit” actually means under Polish law In Polish law, the concept of “exemption from the obligation to hold a work permit” does not constitute an independent right to work. It is merely an exception to the general rule requiring a work permit. Basic legal provision: Article…