Poland•EuropeVaries
PLN 440 PLN
Varies by filing options
Varies (Renewable as long as marriage exists)
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
Yes
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Residence permit for spouses of Polish citizens with unrestricted labor market access, renewable for 3 years and convertible to permanent residency.
The Temporary Residence Permit for spouses of Polish citizens provides long-term legal residency based on family reunification under the Polish Act on Foreigners. Applicants must be married to a Polish citizen, legally present in Poland, and intend to stay over three months. The permit is renewable in 3-year terms.
The permit costs PLN 440 (PLN 340 stamp duty and PLN 100 for residence card). Holders gain full access to the Polish labor market without additional work permits. It is renewable and provides a pathway to permanent residence. Applications require marriage documentation, cohabitation proof, and submission in person at voivodeship offices.
This visa is ideal for foreign nationals married to Polish citizens seeking long-term legal residency with unlimited work rights without employer sponsorship.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
PolandMust be married to a Polish citizen (marriage recognized under Polish law).
Must intend to stay in Poland for more than 3 months.
Must be legally present in Poland at the time of application.
Must submit the application in person to provide fingerprints.
Must not be a threat to national security or public order.
Completed and signed application form.
Valid travel document (passport) - original for inspection and a photocopy.
Four current biometric photographs.
Marriage certificate (issued by the Polish Civil Registry Office no earlier than 3 months before application).
Copy of the Polish spouse's ID card.
Documents confirming cohabitation and running a common household (e.g., joint rental agreement, photos, shared utility bills).
Proof of payment of the stamp duty (PLN 340).
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