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Check-list - My spouse is applying for their first residence permit

Documents required to obtain a stamp in your passport (i.e. formal requirements)

To start the proceedings will also be needed confirmation that you have paid the stamp duty 

Documents required to be granted the permit:

All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.

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Entry and stay entitlement

An entry and stay entitlement is a document allowing you to enter or remain on the territory of Poland or other EU state, e.g. a visa, a residence permit or a valid passport of a country, whose nationals may enter and stay in the territory of Poland based on visa-free travel/visa-waver scheme.

Fingerprints/Providing fingerprints/biometric data

Any time, when you apply for a temporary residence permit/permanent resident permit/residence permit for EU long-term resident/replacement of residence card, your fingerprints will be recorded. Fingerprints are required from all applicants who have turned 6. If you send your application via post, your attendance will be required to provide fingerprints. Fingerprints are taken by electronic means of capturing fingerprints. Fingerprints are stored on your residence card to identify the holder of the card.

Marriage certificate

It is an official document issued by a registry office that confirms the act of marriage. If you have married outside of Poland, you also have to submit a certified translation of your marriage certificate.

Official copy of marriage certificate

It is the current and official copy of your marriage certificate from a registry office that was not issued earlier than 3 months before you apply for a residence permit. It is evidence of a valid marriage. A Polish certified translation must accompany a marriage certificate written in a language other than Polish.

Personal appearance of the applicant/In person

Your visit to the office is required when applying for a temporary residence permit/permanent residence/residence permit for a long-term resident of the EU/replacement of residence card. Remember to bring your valid passport to verify your identity. Your fingerprints will be recorded during the visit. The procedure cannot be initiated without your appearance.

Photographs/biometric photo

It is an undamaged photo, coloured, with a good focus; with dimensions 35 mm x 45 mm; taken not earlier than within 6 months before the date of submitting your application; showing your face image from the top of head to upper part of your shoulders, in a way of 70-80 % your face is on the photo, on a bright uniform background, showing you looking straight with opened eyes, uncovered hair, with a natural face expression and closed mouth, and also imaging a natural skin colour; showing clearly your eyes, especially the pupils, your eye line is parallel to an upper edge of photo.

Stable and regular source of income

These are your financial resources to cover living expenses in Poland. If you live in Poland on your own, the minimum amount total of 776PLN net monthly. If you live in Poland together in a household with your family members, who are your dependents, you are obliged to have financial means in the amount of at least 600PLN net monthly for yourself and each family member separately. Documents confirming a stable source of income include:

  • an employment contract,
  • a certificate of employment,
  • Tax return (PIT) for the previous calendar year,
  • a certificate of obtained income.

Stamp in the passport

If you applied for a residence permit during your legal stay in Poland and your application is free from any formal defects, you will receive a stamp in your passport, which certifies that your application was filed. Your stay in Poland is considered to be legal from the date of applying to the date on which the decision on granting a residence permit becomes final. The stamp does not entitle you to travel abroad.

Valid travel document/passport

It is a document which entitles you to the border crossing.

Work permit

An authorisation issued by the competent Governor allowing a non-EU citizen to work legally in Poland, provided that her/his stay in Poland is legal. A work permit is issued at the employer's request. Learn more about the procedure.