Law Office · Gdynia, Poland · since 2013
Polish immigration lawyer in Gdynia.
Residence cards, work legalisation, family reunification, UKR status and the CUKR card, and Polish citizenship by descent. Cases are handled by Małgorzata Schneider, radca prawny (Polish attorney-at-law) – online consultations in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian, and meetings at the office in Gdynia.
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Services
What we handle
Immigration law for foreign nationals, their families and employers in Gdynia, Gdańsk, Sopot and the Pomeranian region – and confirmation of Polish citizenship for descendants of emigrants.
Residence card
Temporary, permanent and EU long-term resident permits – legal basis, MOS application, representation before the voivode.
Details →02Work permits
Work permits, declarations, residence-and-work permits – for employers and foreign workers in the Tricity.
Details →03Family reunification
Temporary residence for family reunification, residence for spouses of Polish citizens, the route to permanent residence.
Details →04Student residence
Residence permits for studies, renewals and residence for graduates of Polish universities.
Details →05UKR status & CUKR
The CUKR residence card, UKR status until 4 March 2027, other permits for Ukrainian citizens.
Details →06Citizenship by descent
Assessment of how Polish citizenship passed down through your family and the application for confirmation of Polish citizenship.
Details →07Appeals & court complaints
Appeals against voivode decisions, complaints to the administrative court, remedies for delay.
Details →Not sure where to start?
Describe your situation briefly – we will outline the possible routes.
Call: +48 606 350 573How we work
From first contact to decision
- 1.
Brief description
Phone, email or the contact form. Please tell us your current residence status and any upcoming deadlines.
- 2.
Consultation
At the office in Gdynia or online. We assess the legal basis, the risks and the documents needed; the scope of work is agreed before we start.
- 3.
Documents and application
We prepare the documents and the application or letter your case needs. Residence applications filed in MOS are signed by you personally.
- 4.
Handling the case
As your representative we answer official requests and watch the deadlines. If the application is refused – appeal and court complaint.
About the office
Based in Gdynia, working across Poland
The Law Office of Małgorzata Schneider (Kancelaria Radcy Prawnego Małgorzata Schneider) was established in 2013 and is based in Gdynia. It is run by Małgorzata Schneider (formerly Suchecka), a radca prawny (Polish attorney-at-law) entered on the list of legal advisers kept by the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers in Gdańsk under no. GD/GD/2577.
Our practice is immigration law: residence matters and work legalisation for foreign nationals, and confirmation of Polish citizenship. We act for clients in the Tricity area and across Poland, and we also consult online.
- Attorney
- Małgorzata Schneider, radca prawny
- Registration
- OIRP Gdańsk, no. GD/GD/2577
- Established
- 2013
- Address
- ul. Starowiejska 16/2, 81-356 Gdynia, Poland
- Consultation languages
- English, Polish, Ukrainian, Russian
A radca prawny cannot guarantee the outcome of a case. The decision rests with the authority or the court; our job is an honest assessment of your situation and careful conduct of the proceedings.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
Where is the office?
The office is in Gdynia, at ul. Starowiejska 16/2, 81-356 Gdynia, Poland. Please arrange an appointment in advance by phone or email. We also consult online, so we help clients in Gdańsk, Sopot, the Pomeranian region and elsewhere in Poland.
What is a radca prawny?
A radca prawny (Polish attorney-at-law) is a member of a regulated legal profession in Poland. A radca prawny gives legal advice and can represent clients before public authorities and courts, including the voivode, the Head of the Office for Foreigners and the administrative courts.
Which languages do you consult in?
Online consultations are available in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. Please agree the language of an office meeting when you book it.
Can I still file a residence permit application on paper?
No. Since 27 April 2026, applications for temporary residence, permanent residence and EU long-term resident permits can be filed only electronically, through the MOS system (mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl).
Can you help with Polish citizenship if I live in the US or Canada?
Yes. For clients in the United States and Canada we run a dedicated English-language website, polishlineage.com, with the procedure and the document checklist.
Do you guarantee a positive decision?
No. The decision is made by the competent authority, and the administrative court reviews its lawfulness. We give an honest assessment of the chances and risks, prepare complete documentation and conduct the proceedings carefully.
Contact
Tell us briefly about your case
Let us know what the matter concerns, your current immigration status in Poland (or who your Polish ancestor was) and any deadlines coming up. We will reply and tell you whether and how we can help.
Phone
Office
ul. Starowiejska 16/2, 81-356 Gdynia, Poland
Google Maps
Online consultations
English · Polish · Ukrainian · Russian
Українською: сторінка українською мовою.
На русском: консультации на русском языке – позвоните или напишите нам.
Po polsku: strona w języku polskim.
Information you give the office in connection with legal assistance is protected by the professional secrecy of a radca prawny.