Blue card vs Karta Pobytu

narrap

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Member since 19 April 2017

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodes

narrap

26 January 2018 19:27:52

narrap

26 January 2018 19:27:52

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodes

Hi Guys,

I have recently moved here. I want to understand what the difference is between the Karta Pobytu & the Blue card. Also are there advantages of having one over the other?

Thanks & Regards
Pragathi

Mundis

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Member since 30 November 2016

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodes

Mundis

08 February 2018 16:21:59

Mundis

08 February 2018 16:21:59

Krakow, Lesser Poland Voivodes

Hi

Residence card is a standard one, while the Blue Card allows more freedom when changing employers, moving around Schengen zone etc. It can be applied only by foreigners with unique, high qualifications and one has to present a proof for it.

quasar1686

Member

Member since 02 September 2018

Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivod

quasar1686

06 February 2019 07:37:28

quasar1686

06 February 2019 07:37:28

Wroclaw, Lower Silesian Voivod

Hi Mundis,

Can I apply for the Blue card, or is that something that only an employer can do?

Thanks,
Quasar.

snicman

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Member since 16 February 2019

Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship

snicman

16 February 2019 01:24:23

snicman

16 February 2019 01:24:23

Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship

There are two types of Pobyt cards , temporary for 3-5 years, and constant for 10 years. They are different. The blue card has a lot of similarities with the constant card for 10 years.

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