There is a possibility to appeal against a negative decision to issue a residence permit in Poland.
A person whose application for a residence permit in Poland has been rejected may file an appeal to the Voivode who issued the decision. An appeal must be lodged within 14 days of notification of the decision. The appeal must state precisely the reasons why the decision on the residence permit is considered to be incorrect.
If the Voivode does not take into account the appeal, it is possible to file a complaint with the Administrative Court. The complaint must be lodged within 30 days of receipt of the decision rejecting the application for a residence permit. The Administrative Court has the task of examining the legality and validity of an administrative decision.
It is worth remembering that an appeal or complaint does not suspend the execution of an administrative decision, unless the Voivode or the Administrative Court decides otherwise.