Temporary Residence Card (TRC / karta pobytu)
Full application and processing support for your karta pobytu — from documents to decision.
Learn moreImmigration & Legalization Law Firm
End the wait for your Polish residence card.
We help foreigners in Poland get their Temporary Residence Card (karta pobytu), appeal negative decisions, and move stuck procedures forward — quickly, clearly, and in your language.
Trusted by clients from 30+ countries across Africa, Asia & the Middle East
- 700+
- cases handled
- 4
- languages
- 11+
- years experience
Trusted by foreigners across Poland
TRC · Appeals · Legalization
Services
What we help with
Focused legal services for foreigners living and working in Poland.
Permanent Residence Card
Karta stałego pobytu after 5 years of legal residence — long-term status, fewer renewals.
Learn morePolish Citizenship
Naturalization applications through the residence route — full preparation and follow-up.
Learn morePESEL Registration
The number you need for work, taxes, banking and public services — registered properly.
Learn moreLegalization of Stay
End-to-end help with legalization of stay and the paperwork chain around your residence.
Learn moreAppeal Against Negative Decisions
Received a refusal? We review your file and file a strong, deadline-safe appeal.
Learn moreDeportation Appeal
Urgent legal help against return decisions and entry bans — strict deadlines apply.
Learn moreInternational Protection
Respectful legal support for asylum and international protection applications.
Learn moreFamily Reunification
Bring your spouse and children to Poland through the family reunification procedure.
Learn moreDriving Licence Exchange
Convert your foreign driving licence to a Polish one without the paperwork headache.
Learn moreWork Permits for Employers
B2B support for Polish companies hiring foreign staff — permits and TRC coordination.
Learn moreMeldunek (Address Registration)
Register a foreigner's address in Poland — a prerequisite for many procedures and documents.
Ask about thisSworn Translation & Legalization
Coordinated sworn translation and legalization of foreign documents for use in Poland.
Ask about thisReal clients, real results
Every card in this photo is a life legalized in Poland.
Our clients come from Nigeria, India, the Philippines, Bangladesh, Egypt, Kenya, Pakistan, Vietnam and beyond. Different stories, one outcome: legal residence in Poland.
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About
Why foreigners choose New Chapter
A boutique law firm built around one goal: getting foreigners in Poland the legal status they deserve — without the stress.
Immigration is all we do. Deep specialization in Polish foreigner law means faster, sharper case work.
Speed where it matters. We know how to unstick delayed procedures at the Voivodeship Office.
Personal, multilingual. You talk to a real lawyer, in a language you actually understand.
Track record. Hundreds of successful residence cases, appeals, and licence exchanges.
700+
Immigration cases
Successfully handled across Poland since 2013 — TRC, appeals, legalization.
DIY vs New Chapter
Why not just do it yourself?
You can file alone. Many do. Here is honestly what changes when a specialist immigration lawyer runs your case.
Loss of legal stay
Loss of work eligibility
Fines and entry bans
Deportation risk
Doing it yourself
With New Chapter Law
Processing time
Doing it yourself:Often 8–18 months, frequent delays
With New Chapter Law:We push the case and use legal remedies to accelerate it
Risk of refusal
Doing it yourself:High — small document errors cause rejection
With New Chapter Law:Files reviewed by an immigration lawyer before submission
Language barrier
Doing it yourself:All official letters arrive in Polish only
With New Chapter Law:We translate, explain, and reply on your behalf
Stuck at the Urząd
Doing it yourself:No effective way to escalate
With New Chapter Law:Formal complaints, ponaglenia, court appeals when needed
Negative decision
Doing it yourself:14-day appeal deadline is easy to miss
With New Chapter Law:Deadline-safe appeal drafted by a specialist
Stress level
Doing it yourself:Constant uncertainty
With New Chapter Law:One point of contact who actually answers
Most of these situations are fully fixable if we act early. One call is usually enough to know where you stand.
Book a free consultationProcess
How it works
A clear, four-step path from first call to residence card in hand.
- 01
Consultation
We review your situation, timeline, and documents in a focused first call.
- 02
Document Preparation
We prepare your application, translations, and every supporting document.
- 03
Submission & Follow-up
We file with the Voivodeship Office and actively push the procedure forward.
- 04
Approval
You collect your residence card. We stay available for any next step.
Client stories
Client stories
What our clients say after their case is resolved.
“My TRC application had been delayed for over a year. The team stepped in, submitted the necessary complaint, and I finally received my residence card just a few weeks later.”
Emeka A.
IT specialist from Nigeria, Warsaw
“After my appeal was rejected, I thought I had no options left. They reviewed my case, explained everything clearly in English, and helped me achieve a positive outcome.”
Karan P.
Engineer from India, Kraków
“I needed to exchange my foreign driving licence and didn't know where to start. They managed the paperwork from beginning to end, and the process was much easier than I expected.”
Nadia K.
Designer from Kenya, Wrocław
“My work permit and TRC were handled together as one process. I barely had to deal with the offices myself because everything was organized for me.”
Usman R.
Warehouse team lead from Pakistan, Poznań
“Bringing my family to Poland involved a lot of complicated documents, but they guided us through every requirement and made the whole reunification process much less stressful.”
Omar S.
Restaurant owner from Egypt, Gdańsk
“They helped me switch from a student residence permit to a work-based TRC without any interruptions. Their advice on the timing made all the difference.”
Linh D.
Graduate from Vietnam, Łódź
Our client wall
Real people. Real Polish residence cards.
A few of the faces behind our case files — from West Africa, East Africa, South Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East.
FAQ
Questions we hear every week
Honest answers to the things clients ask us before they book — in plain English.
Still unsure? Ask us your specific question.
Contact
Book your free consultation
Tell us about your case. Your first consultation is free — we reply within one business day, in your language.
- ncimmigrationpl@gmail.com
- +48 796 510 191
- WhatsApp us — +48 796 510 191
- ul. Grzybowska 80/82 (Kolmex Building)
00-844 Warszawa, Poland
We speak
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Articles
From the blog
Plain-English guides to Polish immigration law.
How to Get a Temporary Residence Card in Poland
The full 2026 walkthrough: eligibility, documents, timelines, and the mistakes that cause refusals.
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What to Do if Your TRC Application Is Rejected
Deadlines, grounds for appeal, and how to turn a negative decision around.
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Driving Licence Exchange Guide for Foreigners in Poland
Which countries qualify, what you need, and how long the exchange really takes.
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How to Check Your TRC / Karta Pobytu Application Status in Poland
Where and how to check your karta pobytu status, what long silence really means, and how to push a stuck case forward.
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