English-Speaking Immigration Lawyer in Olsztyn – Residence Cards (TRC), Work Permits & Visas
Comprehensive, bilingual legal assistance for foreigners, expatriates, and international businesses in Olsztyn and the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. Led by dr Adrianna Szczechowicz-Raś, Legal Counsel (Radca Prawny) and Assistant Professor of Private International Law at the University of Warmia and Mazury.
Meet Your Legal Counsel: dr Adrianna Szczechowicz-Raś
Dr. Adrianna Szczechowicz-Raś is an experienced attorney-at-law (radca prawny) and academic scholar holding a Doctor of Juridical Sciences (PhD in Law). She serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law and Private International Law at the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Warmia and Mazury (UWM) in Olsztyn.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Szczechowicz-Raś represents international clients directly without language barriers. She provides legal representation before the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie), the Office for Foreigners (UdSC), and Polish administrative and civil courts.
Our Immigration & Legal Services in Olsztyn
1. Temporary Residence (TRC / Karta Pobytu)
Comprehensive support for work-based TRC (Jednolite zezwolenie na pobyt i pracę), EU Blue Card (high-skilled specialists), business activity, university studies, and family reunification in Olsztyn.
2. Business Immigration & Company Formation
Legal advisory for foreign entrepreneurs establishing sole proprietorships (JDG) or Polish limited liability companies (Sp. z o.o.), fulfilling revenue and employment conditions for business residence cards.
3. Appeals & Administrative Complaints
Challenging negative decisions issued by the Warmian-Masurian Voivode to the Head of the Office for Foreigners (UdSC) in Warsaw, filing formal notices to act (ponaglenie), and anti-delay complaints before the WSA in Olsztyn.
4. Permanent Residence & Polish Citizenship
Long-term EU residence (Rezydent długoterminowy UE), permanent residence (Pobyt stały, Polish descent / Karta Polaka), confirmation of Polish citizenship, and Presidential grants of citizenship.
5. Expat Civil & Real Estate Law
Ministry of Interior permits for foreign property acquisitions in Poland (MSWiA permits), marriage registration, cross-border family matters, inheritance, and business contracts.
6. Employer Representation & Audits
Assisting Polish companies in legally hiring foreign nationals, obtaining work permits (Typ A, B, C), declarations of entrustment (oświadczenia), and labor compliance audits.
How We Work With International Clients
In-person consultation at our Olsztyn office or remote video consultation. We review your current legal status, visas, and documentation.
We prepare flawless official application forms, legal justifications, sworn translation verifications, and submit them directly to the Voivodeship Office.
We act as your official attorney-in-fact (pełnomocnik). All official correspondence goes to our law firm, preventing missed deadlines or procedural defaults.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Olsztyn Immigration Law
1. How to apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC / Karta Pobytu) in Olsztyn?
The application must be lodged no later than the final day of your lawful stay in Poland. Once submitted without formal errors, an official stamp is placed in your travel document (passport), confirming your right to lawfully reside in Poland while awaiting the Voivode’s administrative decision. Our law firm manages appointment booking, dossier completeness, biometric scheduling, and legal monitoring.
2. Can I get a Residence Card in Poland based on business activity (JDG / Sp. z o.o.)?
Under the Polish Foreigners Act, the enterprise must satisfy statutory criteria: demonstrating sufficient net taxable income in the previous fiscal year (at least 12 times the average regional monthly salary in the Warmian-Masurian voivodeship), employing at least two Polish or exempt citizens full-time for at least 12 months, or showing substantiated capital investment, job creation, and technological innovation benefiting the local economy. We assist entrepreneurs in preparing financial proofs and company dossiers that withstand strict administrative review.
3. How to appeal a negative TRC decision from the Warmian-Masurian Voivode?
The appeal is addressed to the Head of the Office for Foreigners (Szef Urzędu do Spraw Cudzoziemców – UdSC) in Warsaw and submitted through the Voivode in Olsztyn. Filing the appeal on time ensures your stay in Poland remains completely legal throughout the entire second-instance review. Our attorneys examine the administrative case files, identify procedural and factual errors committed by the authority, draft comprehensive legal arguments, and represent you through to resolution.
Schedule an Immigration Consultation in Olsztyn
Book an appointment at our Olsztyn office or schedule an online video consultation from anywhere in Poland or abroad.
Telephone: +48 605 885 255 • +48 89 523 50 89
Email: kancelaria@szczechowicz.com.pl
Hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 15:30 CET