When should I apply?
You should apply in person no later than on the next day after 3 months from the date of entry into the territory of the Republic of Poland.
Minors are not required to submit their application in person.
Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in an application form.
Where should I apply?
You may apply in person at the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's delegations: Book your visit
If you cannot apply in person, please send your application by post to meet the deadline. Check the addresses.
What counts is the date of postage at the post office.
What documents do I need?
- 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,
- Photocopy of a valid travel document or other document confirming your identity and citizenship (original for inspection). In justified cases, if you do not hold a valid travel document and or other document confirming your identity and you cannot obtain it, you may present another document (other than official documents) confirming your identity and citizenship in an unambiguous manner.
- The certificate of registration of residence of an EU citizen, issued to an UE citizen, with whom you reside on the territory of Poland;
- Other required documents:
- In the case of a spouse of an EU citizen – a document confirming contracting a marriage;
- Ascendants of an EU citizen (direct ascendant of an EU citizen or his/her spouse, a dependent of an EU citizen or his/her spouse) - a document confirming the existence of family ties, and proof of age or certification of dependence on the European Union citizen or his/her spouse;
- Descendants of an EU citizen (direct descendant of an EU citizen or his/her spouse, to the age of 21 years or a dependent of an EU citizen or his/her spouse) - a document confirming the existence of family ties and proof of age or certification of dependence on the European Union citizen or his/her spouse.
What should I know?
What are my obligations, once the document has been issued?
You should inform the governor competent for your place of residence in the following cases:
- the data placed in the document have changed;
- the document has been damaged;
- the occurrence of other circumstances which make your identification difficult or impossible.
In the case of loss of the document confirming the right of permanent residence of an EU citizen, a new document is issued.