Only if you have a valid D-type visa or are within your visa-free travel days (Schengen 90/180 rule). If your visa has expired and you only have the stamp, you can leave Poland (e.g., to go to your home country), but you will not be allowed back into Poland/Schengen without obtaining a new visa from a Polish consulate abroad.

Yes. As long as you applied for your permit before your previous legal stay ended, the stamp allows you to stay in Poland legally until a final decision is made. However, this legality is restricted to Polish territory only.

Highly Risky / Not Recommended. A “Decyzja” is an administrative document, not a travel document. Border guards in other Schengen countries (like Germany, France, or Czechia) generally do not recognize a Polish decision letter. You should wait for the physical plastic card before crossing any international borders.
Traveling Within Schengen

You must carry the originals of:
* Valid Passport
* Valid Residence Card (Karta Pobytu) OR a Valid D-type Visa.

Yes. While there are usually no fixed border booths, “random” or “temporary” checks by police and border guards are common on international buses and trains. If you are caught without a valid residence card or visa, you risk detention, fines, and deportation.
YeloFun Trip Guidelines

You must bring your physical passport and your physical residence card/visa. Digital copies or photos on your phone are not legally sufficient for international travel.

If you only have a stamp in your passport and no valid visa, the safest option is to only join our domestic tours within Poland (e.g., Zakopane, Gdańsk, Wrocław). Do not book international trips until you have your physical card.

For case-specific questions, contact the Polish Border Guard (Straż Graniczna) or a certified immigration lawyer. YeloFun is not responsible for travelers denied entry or detained due to missing/expired documentation.