Legal Help in Poland for Foreign Clients

Yes, in certain circumstances. If you apply for a temporary residence permit no later than on the last day of your legal stay in Poland and the application meets the formal requirements, your stay may remain legal until the residence proceedings are finally completed. However, this does not automatically give you the right to travel freely within the Schengen Area or re-enter Poland after leaving. 

Yes, in many cases. Living abroad does not automatically prevent you from obtaining a divorce in Poland. Whether a Polish court has jurisdiction depends on factors such as the spouses’ nationality, place of residence and habitual residence, as well as the circumstances of the marriage. Cross-border divorce cases should therefore be assessed individually

Not always. In many proceedings, you can be represented by a Polish advocate and much of the case can be handled without your continuous presence in Poland. Whether you will need to attend a particular hearing depends on the type of case and the court’s decision. We assess this at the beginning of the case and explain when your personal attendance may be required.

It depends on the type of permit and the circumstances of the case. Polish regulations provide statutory time limits for certain residence proceedings; for example, a complete temporary residence and work permit application should generally be processed within 60 days. In practice, the overall procedure may take longer, particularly if additional documents or explanations are required.

Yes. We regularly assist clients who live outside Poland. Consultations, document review and most communication can be handled remotely, and we can represent clients before Polish courts and authorities on the basis of an appropriate power of attorney. If your personal attendance is required at any stage, we will inform you in advance.