Family reunion

Registration of residence card on the basis of family reunification. Assistance in collecting documents and support to obtain residence permit / permanent residence permit.
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    Does your spouse have a residence card or citizenship? Do you want to apply for a residence card on the basis of family reunification? Leave an application form - we will call you back!

    Collaborative process

    01

    Initial free consultation

    1. At a personal meeting in our office, we will assess your chances of receiving Residence card,
    2. We will check your documents and suggest the best way of legalization in Poland.

    02

    Drawing up a step-by-step algorithm of actions

    1. We will enter into a service contract with you;
    2. Provide a personal checklist of necessary documents;
    3. We will provide a step-by-step algorithm of actions from the beginning of our joint work to obtaining a residence permit / permanent residence permit.

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    Preparation of all necessary documents

    1. We will fill out all necessary questionnaires;
    2. We will contact your employer (accountant) and jointly prepare the application package;
    3. We will book a date for a personal visit to the Department for Foreigners (Urząd);
    4. We will prepare photocopies and notarized copies of the documents required for filing.

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    Full accompaniment until the receipt of a residence card

    1. On the day of the visit you will be accompanied by a personal specialist who will act as an official representative (Pełnomocnik);
    2. Throughout the whole process of the case We will contact your employer (accountant) on a monthly basis and request the documents necessary for reporting (proof of tax payment, contracts, etc.);
    3. We will monitor the status of your case on a daily basis, inform you about changes, respond to calls.

    05

    Follow-through

    1. We accompany you on the day you receive your residence card;
    2. We provide a good discount on all services of our company.

    Options for working with us

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    800 zł (including VAT 23%)
    Legal consultation
    Verification of your documents
    Drawing up a checklist of necessary documents
    Filling in the application for a residence card
    Queue reservation
    L
    1750 zł 1500 zł Only until the end of November!
    Legal consultation
    Drawing up a checklist of necessary documents
    Verification, collection and execution of all necessary documents
    Filling in the application for a residence card
    Queue reservation
    Accompaniment to personal filing
    Full control of your case
    Monthly delivery of documents
    Free appeal in case of refusal
    Accompaniment on the day you receive your residence permit

    Required documents

    It is important to take into account that each case of a residence card is considered individually, and additional documents may be required.
    • Passport
    • photocopies of all passport pages with stamps
    • Documents confirming the existence of joint residence (preferably)
    • Application for card issuance (wniosek)
    • 4 actual photos
    • PESEL identification number (preferably)
    • Marriage certificate + sworn translation
    • Joint photos in different periods of life
    • Documents confirming regular income
    • Stamp duty payment receipt
    • Other joint documents
    • Additional documents
    Карта побыту в Польше

    residence card (karta pobytu)

    If you have moved to Poland and plan to stay for a long time, applying for a residence permit is the right decision and our specialists will be happy to help you.

    A residence card (or residence permit) is a document granting the right to stay in Poland to a citizen of another country for a certain period of time.

    There are two types of residence permits: temporary residence permit (pobyt czasowy) and permanent residence permit (pobyt stały). A residence permit can be obtained for up to three years, a temporary residence permit.

    - for an indefinite period of time, with the need to replace the card every 10 years.

    Advantages of the residence card

    - No need to apply for a visa on a regular basis;

    - Ability to move freely throughout the European Union without the need for a visa;

    - No need to obtain a work permit;

    - Possibility to purchase real estate, obtain favorable credit terms, benefits from the state;

    - The prospect of obtaining Polish citizenship;

    - And much more!

    Which Residence card (Karta pobytu) is right for you?

    Temporary residence permit (temporary residence card). The grounds for obtaining it are: studying in Poland, working or doing business in Poland, family reunification, and others. Permanent residence permit (permanent residence card). The grounds are: having Polish descent, having a Pole card, marriage to a Polish citizen, etc. Our experienced lawyers will analyze your situation and help you choose the most suitable option.

    A residence card on the basis of family reunification.

    It is possible to get a residence card on the basis of having a spouse or even a boyfriend/girlfriend in Poland, but there are nuances. In one case you will receive a residence card without access to the labour market, in another case you will be granted access, and some people can even get a permanent residence permit and citizenship.

    When can you apply for a residence card on the basis of family reunification?

    Your spouse is a foreigner who has just applied for a residence permit (Pobyt Czasowy) or already has a first residence permit. In this case, you can apply for a residence permit without access to the labour market. This means that in order to start working you will need to obtain a work permit (does not apply to Ukrainian citizens during the period of temporary protection). The application package must include a marriage certificate with a translation into Polish, and you will need a stable and regular income, which should be sufficient for all family members. Your spouse is a foreigner who has one of the following cards: - permanent residence permit; - temporary residence permit for more than 2 years; - blue card; - long-term resident's EU residence permit ; - etc.

    In such a situation you can apply for a residence card with access to the labor market. The main criteria for a positive decision will be: having a minimum income for each family member, maintaining a joint household and authenticity of marriage.

    Your boyfriend/girlfriend is a Polish citizen or has a residence permit. Here it is important to understand that the card will be without access to the labor market, and also the income of the boyfriend/girlfriend will not be considered as a total income that can cover the expenses of both of them. In such a case, it is necessary to have your own employment contract or to draw up a so-called annuity contract, which is registered with the Polish tax office.

    Your spouse has Polish citizenship. In such a situation, you claim for an residence permit, and from the documents you need to provide, in addition to the standard ones, a copy of the spouse's ID card, a marriage certificate issued in Poland, documents confirming cohabitation and the existence of a joint household. Then, after living for 2 years on the residence permit, you can apply for a permanent residence permit (provided that you have been continuously staying in Poland for at least 2 years on the basis of an residence permit card obtained in connection with marriage to a Polish citizen and more than 3 years have passed since the conclusion of your marriage). After you have been living in Poland for another 2 years, you can apply for citizenship.

    A Karta Pobytu (residence card) on the basis of family reunification can be obtained in almost any case, even if only one of the spouses is working and has applied for a residence permit for the first time. You should not be upset if you have a residence card “without access to the labor market”. This does not mean that you cannot work in this country, it just means that you will need to obtain a work permit for each new employment.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Do I need to make a new residence permit if I change my place of work?
    If you received a residence card on the basis of family reunification, you have no obligation to report a change of employment. In your case, the basis for obtaining a residence card is your spouse. Accordingly, you are obliged to notify the Office in case of a change of circumstances regarding your marriage.
    How long do I have to wait for a decision on my residence card on the basis of family reunification?

    If your spouse has a residence card or citizenship, the processing time is standard and is ~3 months from the date of personal submission of documents. It is also worth considering the time it will take for the plastic to be printed.
    If your spouse does not yet have a residence card or citizenship, your case will be processed only after a positive decision on your spouse's case.

    My husband is a Polish citizen. Can I get an permanent residence permit?

    You can apply for a stalego pobytu card provided that you have been in Poland for at least 2 years continuously on the basis of a stalego pobytu card obtained in connection with your marriage to a Polish citizen and more than 3 years have passed since your marriage.

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