Check-list - My spouse has a residence permit
If you are in Poland and you submit the application on your behalf:
Documents required to obtain a stamp in your passport (i.e. formal requirements)
- Application completed in accordance with the instructions in 1 copy (application to be downloaded). You can receive a copy of your application form in our offices,
- 4 photographs,
- A photocopy of a valid travel document (the original for inspection), in a particularly justified case, when a foreigner does not have a valid travel document and he or she is not able to obtain one, he or she may present another document confirming his/her identity.
To start the proceedings will also be needed confirmation that you have paid the stamp duty.
Documents required to be granted the permit:
- copy of the residence permit of your spouse with whom you intend to stay in Poland,
- marriage certificate,
- certified translation of your marriage certificate,
- health insurance,
- confirmation of having accommodation provided,
- source of stable and regular income.
All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.
If you are outside of Poland and the application on your behalf is submitted by your spouse living in Poland:
Documents required to initiate the proceedings (i.e. formal requirements)
- Application completed in accordance with the instructions in 1 copy, signed by your spouse (application to be downloaded). You can receive a copy of your application form in our offices,
- 4 photographs,
- A photocopy of a valid travel document (the original for inspection), in a particularly justified case, when a foreigner does not have a valid travel document and he or she is not able to obtain one, he or she may present another document confirming his/her identity.
- written consent for the application to be submitted on your behalf by your spouse (sample form to download),
To start the proceedings will also be needed confirmation that you have paid the stamp duty.
Documents required to be granted the permit:
- copy of the residence permit of your spouse with whom you intend to stay in Poland,
- marriage certificate,
- certified translation of your marriage certificate,
- health insurance,
- confirmation of having accommodation provided,
- source of stable and regular income.
All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.
