Replacement of the permanent residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen

You apply for the replacement of the permanent residence card of a family member of a European Union citizen if:

• your current card has expired, or
• or you have lost your card, or
• or any details your card have changed, i.e. you have changed your name, or
• your card has been damaged.

You submit your application in-person. 

The requirement to submit an application in person does not apply to minors.

Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in the application form.

You can send your application by post to the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's branches.
The date of application submission is determined by the date of posting at the Post Office.
The next step will be an in-person visit to the office to submit your fingerprints. During the visit, you will also complete any additional required documents.

Find out how to receive tracking information for your case status.

Learn how to schedule an appointment at the office.

• 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 available for inspection), if you cannot present a travel document or another document confirming your identity and citizenship, you can provide other evidence than an official document that will confirm your identity and citizenship in no doubt way,
• 2 photos,
• your current residence card in the case of replacement.

Read our guide