Family Reunification in Poland
One documented route of this kind in Poland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Family reunification
Residence permit for family members of a sponsor lawfully residing in Poland; family members gain labour-market access.
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Validity
- Up to 3 years
- Language requirement
- None
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5 years for EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- Via permanent residence after qualifying grounds
Requirements
- Sponsor lawfully residing in Poland
- Marriage/birth certificates
- Income proof net >= PLN 776 single / >= PLN 600 per family member
- Health insurance
- Proof of residence
- Sponsor's written consent (if applicant abroad)
Required Documents
- Application required
- 4 photos required
- Passport photocopy required
- Stamp-duty proof required
- Marriage/birth certificates required
- Income proof required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of residence required
- Sponsor's written consent (if applicant abroad)
Official fees
- Stamp duty 340 PLN
- Residence card issuance 100 PLN
Process Steps
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1
Choose route
Sponsor-abroad: sponsor applies at the voivodeship office; family member gets a visa then applies for the card on arrival. In-country: direct voivodeship application before legal stay expires.
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2
Fingerprints and card
Give fingerprints and collect the card if granted.