Legalization of Polish citizens in Lviv: residence permit, citizenship and support from the company "Olson"

Ukraine and Poland have deep historical, economic and cultural ties, which are only getting stronger every year. With the beginning of a full-scale war, the Ukrainian-Polish partnership has become even stronger - Poland has provided shelter to millions of Ukrainians, and thousands of Poles have come to Ukraine with a humanitarian mission, to do business or personal affairs. Lviv, as a border city, plays a special role in this process. On the one hand, it is a gateway to the European Union, and on the other, a comfortable environment for foreigners to live.

However, as in any legal state, the stay of foreigners on the territory of Ukraine must be legal. For Polish citizens who want to stay in Ukraine for more than 90 days or settle here on a permanent basis, legalization is required - that is, registration of a residence permit or even citizenship. Olson, a company specializing in migration law, offers full legal support in this process.

Why are Polish citizens increasingly choosing legalization in Lviv?

There are several reasons. Some are moving to their spouses, others are volunteers who want to stay longer, and still others are planning to open a business or are already working remotely with Ukrainian companies. All of them want to have legal grounds for staying in Ukraine, access to medicine, banking services, education, and in the future, citizenship.

Ukraine demonstrates openness to Polish citizens, and in some cases simplifications are provided. For example, those who entered Ukraine directly from the territory of Poland can find work without a work permit. This rule greatly facilitates integration: there is no need to go through the procedure for obtaining a permit through the State Employment Center, it is enough to draw up a contract with the employer if the entry is recorded from Poland.

Polish citizens also often choose Lviv because of its mental proximity, convenience of logistics and safety compared to other regions of Ukraine.

Temporary residence permit

This is the most popular option among Polish citizens. The permit is issued for 1 year with the right to extend. The main grounds:

• Official employment. It is necessary to obtain a work permit in advance.
• Marriage to a citizen of Ukraine.
• Studying at a university, graduate school, preparatory department.
• Participation in international programs, religious missions or volunteer projects.

Thanks to the permit, you can freely cross the border, register your place of residence, open bank accounts, work legally and receive state or private services.

The procedure includes preparing a package of documents, submitting an application to the State Migration Service and mandatory registration of your place of residence. We take care of all this.

Specialists of the company "Olson" provide full preparation of documents, translations, notarization, registration of place of residence and support in the State Migration Service. We always inform clients about changes in legislation, and also adhere to deadlines and avoid risks of refusal.

Most often, Polish citizens contact us precisely for the purpose of issuing a permit on the basis of employment or marriage.

To issue a temporary permit, you must:

• Receive an invitation to issue a type "D" visa (if necessary);
• Prepare a package of documents in accordance with the grounds;
• Contact the territorial body of the State Migration Service of Ukraine;
• Submit documents and undergo identification;
• Receive a permit and register a place of residence.

Permanent residence permit

After several years of legal residence in Ukraine, a Polish citizen can apply for an immigration permit, which opens the way to permanent residence. The grounds may be family ties, participation in humanitarian aid projects, volunteering or investments in the economy of Ukraine.

We help to obtain such status by preparing a full package of documents, working with immigration quotas, and supporting at all stages - from application to obtaining a permit.

Ukrainian citizenship for Poles

This is the final goal of many Polish citizens who have lived in Ukraine for several years. In particular, persons who:

• Permanently reside in Ukraine for more than 5 years.
• Have passed the state language exam.
• Have legal sources of income.
• Have renounced Polish citizenship (if necessary).

Our lawyers prepare documents, submit applications to the Presidential Chancellery, coordinate the process and ensure the protection of clients' interests at every stage.

Why choose Olson?

• Over 10 years of legal practice.
• Specialization in migration law.
• Specific experience working with Polish citizens.
• Transparent pricing - no hidden fees.
• Guarantee of confidentiality and legality.
• Possibility of remote support.

We understand the specifics of processing Polish documents, we have established relationships with notaries, translators, and government agencies, so the process will be as comfortable as possible.

How to order a service?

Leave a request on our website and we will contact you for a free consultation. You will find out what type of document

ki suits you, how long it will take to process, what documents need to be prepared and how much it will cost.

The company "Olson" is your reliable partner in the field of legalization in Ukraine. If you are a citizen of Poland and want to live in Lviv legally, we will help you go all the way - from a permit to citizenship.