TRP-Family — Temporary Residence Permit - Family Reunification

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TRP-Family — Temporary Residence Permit - Family Reunification

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

PLN 440 PLN

Varies by filing options

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Join your family in Poland as a spouse or dependent child of a legal resident with work authorization and renewable 3-year stays.

The Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification allows spouses and minor children of foreigners legally residing in Poland to join their sponsor. It grants full labor market access without additional work permits and covers immediate family members of any foreign resident holding a valid residence permit or long-term EU status.

Fees total 440 PLN: 340 PLN stamp duty plus 100 PLN residence card issuance. The permit is valid for up to 3 years and renewable indefinitely as long as the family relationship subsists. Dependents are allowed; spouses receive unrestricted work authorization. The sponsor must meet a minimum monthly income of 7,200 PLN. Processing typically takes 30–60 days.

This visa is ideal for spouses and dependent minors seeking to reunify with a non-EU family member who has established stable legal residence in Poland.

Cost Breakdown

Stamp dutyPLN 340 PLN

Residence card issuancePLN 100 PLN

TotalPLN 440 PLN

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Processing1–2 months

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Validity5 years

Processing3–6 months

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ValidityVaries (Permanent right to reside after 10-year validity period. Can be renewed.)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: None

Minimum income: 7200 PLN

Health insurance required

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

7,200 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Sponsor's residence permit copy

Accommodation proof

Health insurance

Valid residence permit (sponsor)

Employment/income proof (sponsor)

Accommodation proof (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Work authorization unrestricted—immediate labor market access without additional work permits required
Renewable status for 3-year periods indefinitely as long as family relationship exists
Dependents allowed to accompany primary applicant, supporting full family reunification
Dual intent permitted—can change employment or pursue additional work during stay
No job offer requirement—can seek employment freely upon arrival

Worth Knowing

Sponsoring family member must have valid Polish residence permit in place
Minimum household income requirement of 7,200 PLN (approximately €1,700) must be maintained throughout stay
Status directly tied to sponsor's residency—revocation or expiration of sponsor's permit impacts dependent's status
Family relationship must continuously subsist—cessation of marriage or custody ends legal status

Application Process

Sponsoring family member obtains residency: Sponsor must have valid temporary or permanent residence permit

Prepare family reunification documents: Gather proof of family relationship and living arrangements

Apply at voivodeship office: Submit family reunification application

Interview/verification: Authorities may request additional documentation

Decision issued: Decision typically within 30-60 days

Collect residence permit: Collect family reunification residence permit

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Family Reunification Application

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Verified Claims (5)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Fee Breakdown

Stamp duty: 340 PLN; Residence card issuance: 100 PLN

bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl

Fees

340 PLN stamp duty + 100 PLN residence card

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Official Info

https://www.mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/potrzebuje-informacji/z-rodzina_en

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Max Stay Estimate

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Work Auth

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Overview

Join your family in Poland as a spouse or dependent child of a legal resident with work authorization and renewable 3-year stays.

This visa is ideal for spouses and dependent minors seeking to reunify with a non-EU family member who has established stable legal residence in Poland.

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: None

Minimum income: 7200 PLN

Health insurance required

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

7,200 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Sponsor's residence permit copy

Accommodation proof

Health insurance

Valid residence permit (sponsor)

Employment/income proof (sponsor)

Accommodation proof (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Work authorization unrestricted—immediate labor market access without additional work permits required
Renewable status for 3-year periods indefinitely as long as family relationship exists
Dependents allowed to accompany primary applicant, supporting full family reunification
Dual intent permitted—can change employment or pursue additional work during stay
No job offer requirement—can seek employment freely upon arrival

Worth Knowing

Sponsoring family member must have valid Polish residence permit in place
Minimum household income requirement of 7,200 PLN (approximately €1,700) must be maintained throughout stay
Status directly tied to sponsor's residency—revocation or expiration of sponsor's permit impacts dependent's status
Family relationship must continuously subsist—cessation of marriage or custody ends legal status

Application Process