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POSITIVE DECISION
If a foreigner has been granted refugee status, subsidiary protection or a permit for tolerated stay this means that they have been granted the right of stay in Poland. As a rule, the stay rights are without time-limit. A time-limit relates to the validity period of the documents issued.
A recognised refugee receives a residence card which is valid for three years and a Geneva Travel Document valid for 2 years.
A person under subsidiary protection receives a residence card which is valid for 2 years.
A foreigner who was granted a permit for tolerated stay receives a residence card valid for 1 year.
To view the above documents click next to the Templates
The persons covered by protection in the form of refugee status or permit for tolerated stay have the rights similar to those enjoyed by Polish nationals and in many domains their rights are identical with the rights of Polish citizens (right to work). For more information on the rights and responsibilities of the beneficiaries of international protection, including integration facilities, click the following link:
Rights and responsibilities of the beneficiaries of international protection
Last change of this page: 09.09.2011.
