Stay with a minor child who is a Polish citizen

You should apply if you intend to stay on the territory of the Republic of Poland for more than 3 months with a minor child who a Polish citizen.

If you submit your application on time and it does not contain any formal deficiencies — or if you correct any deficiencies within the deadline indicated by us — your stay in Poland will remain legal from the date of effective submission via MOS until the decision in your case becomes final.

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

1. Go to mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl via login.gov.pl and create an account.
2. Read the requirements for the specific type of permit and purpose of stay, and gather all documents needed to complete the application in MOS.

3. Complete the application for a temporary residence permit by following the instructions displayed on the screen.
4. In the application, provide an email address where you will receive an access code to check the status of your case once your application has been registered by the Office.
5. You must attach a digital biometric photograph, scans/photos of all pages of your travel document, and confirmation of payment of the stamp duty fee.
6. Sign the application using a Trusted Profile and submit it in the MOS system.
7. After submitting the application, download the Official Acknowledgement of Receipt (UPO), which confirms that your application has been submitted. Keep this document safe.

The next step will be an in-person appointment to submit your fingerprints. During the visit, you will also complete other documents required to obtain a stamp in your passport.

Learn how to submit fingerprints.
Learn how to track the status of your case.

• Online application completed in the Case Handling Module,

• Scans/photos of all pages of a valid travel document (original available for inspection). In particularly justified cases, if you do not possess a valid travel document and are unable to obtain one, you may scan another document confirming your identity,

• 1 digital photograph,

• confirmation of the payment of stamp duty. 

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  Documents required to be granted the permit:

  • • copy of Polish ID or passport of your minor child, if they have one, or any other document confirming their Polish citizenship,

    • child's birth certificate.

    • health insurance,

    • source of stable and regular income.

      All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.

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The requirement to have a stable and regular source of income is also considered met if the cost of your living is covered by a family member who resides in the territory of the Republic of Poland. The adult child is not treated as a family member. If you are dependent on your adult child, you can confirm that you have a stable and regular source of income with an annuity contract that you sign with your adult child in the presence of a notary. Together with the annuity agreement, you should submit documents confirming the source and amount of income obtained by the adult child with whom you intend to stay in Poland.

During the procedure for granting a temporary residence permit, we determine whether the relationship with an adult child residing in Poland is real and permanent. If we need to explain or clarify the evidence we have in the case during the proceedings, you may be asked to provide other documents or to testify confirming the circumstances that you indicated in the application and the circumstances regarding the purpose of your stay in Poland.

If you work in Poland, you should apply for a temporary residence and work permit. Check the conditions for granting a temporary residence and work permit.

The residence card is issued after you have received your decision with your permit.
Read more: How to get a residence card