Marriage to a Polish Citizen
The main requirement is to be married to a Polish citizen for at least 3 years. Continuous residence in Poland based on a temporary residence permit for at least 2 years, obtained on the basis of marriage to a Polish citizen.
Children of a Polish Citizen
Holders of the Pole's Card
The applicant must have a valid Pole's Card, which confirms their Polish descent.
Residence in Poland based on refugee status or another form of international protection for at least 5 years.
The main requirements are that one of the child's parents must be a Polish citizen, and the child must be a minor.
The applicant must have resided in Poland based on international protection status for at least 5 years. The residence must be continuous, although short-term absences are allowed, not exceeding 6 months within a year or 10 months within 5 years.
Persons of Polish Descent
The applicant must prove their Polish descent. This can be confirmed by documents showing that at least one of the parents, grandparents, or in the case of great-grandparents, two family members had Polish citizenship or Polish origin.
Continuous legal residence in Poland for a minimum of 5 years.
Having a stable and regular income that provides for the applicant and their family.
Having a place of residence in Poland
Proof of Polish language proficiency at a level no lower than B1.
The applicant must reside in Poland without long interruptions. This means that during the 5-year period, the person can leave for no more than 6 months at a time or a total of 10 months within 5 years. Exceptions can be made for justified cases, such as prolonged medical treatment or business trips, but these need to be documented.
The applicant must have a permanent source of income ensured by regular payments. This can include a salary, income from business activities, a pension, or other legal forms of income. The income must be sufficient to cover all the living needs of the applicant and their family, including housing, food, medical services, and other essential expenses.
The applicant must provide a document confirming the existence of medical insurance. This can be:
- A health insurance policy (for private insurance).
- Documents from the employer confirming mandatory health insurance (for employees).
- Certificates from the NFZ (National Health Fund) or other insurance companies about active coverage.
The applicant must provide documents confirming the existence of a place of residence. These can be:
- Rental agreement: A contract confirming the rental of an apartment or other accommodation.
- Ownership: Documents confirming property ownership.
The applicant must prove their knowledge of the Polish language at a level that meets the established standards for that level. This can be demonstrated through:
- A certificate of Polish language proficiency at the B1 level.
- A diploma from a school in the Republic of Poland, in accordance with Article 2 of the Act of December 14, 2016, "On the Education System" (Dz. U. of 2023, item 900, 1672, 1718, and 2005) or
- A diploma from an educational institution as understood by the Act of July 20, 2018, "On Higher Education and Science" with instruction in Polish.
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