A spouse of a Polish citizen

You should apply if you are a spouse of a Polish citizen and you stay in Poland continuously (uninterrupted residence) for not less than 2 years based on a temporary residence permit granted due to this marriage, and it has passed at least 3 years after getting married.

You should apply for a residence permit in person before your current legal status expires (i.e. before your visa or residence card expires). If you apply to extend your stay in Poland before the expiry date of your legal status, you can legally remain in Poland while your application is pending. Make sure you have submitted an error-free application. Your passport must be valid at this time.

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

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 before your current legal status expires, please send your application by post to meet the deadline.

What counts is the date of postage at the post office.

If you apply by post, your next step is to visit the office in person to give your fingerprints.

During your visit, you may also file other documents that are required to get a stamp in your passport.

Learn how to give your fingerprints

Documents needed to obtain a stamp in a passport (so-called formal defects):

• Application form - fill in the on-line application or fill in the application in accordance with the instructions in 1 copy (application to be downloaded)
• 4 photos,
• Copy of your valid travel document (original for inspection). In exceptional cases where you have no valid travel document and you cannot obtain it, you can present a different document confirming your identity.

Stamp duty proof of payment is also required to begin the proceedings.

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Documents needed to grant the permit:

• A valid marriage certificate not older than three months, registered in the Polish Civil Registry/Status Office

All documents need to be submitted in original/certified copy

The residence card is issued after you have received your decision with your permit.
Read How to receive residence card