Marriage to a Pole is an official registration of marital relations with a Polish citizen, which can provide a foreign partner with certain legal and social rights in Poland. In particular, this is the right to obtain a residence permit (residence card), legal employment, access to social security and the subsequent opportunity to obtain permanent residence or citizenship.
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Who can benefit from obtaining Polish citizenship?
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Obtaining Polish citizenship can be beneficial for those who seek to live, work or study in Poland on a permanent basis, as well as for those who value freedom of movement in the European Union. Polish citizenship provides the official status of an EU citizen, and therefore opens up a multitude of opportunities and rights.
Marriage to a Polish citizen opens up significant opportunities for a foreigner, but requires careful compliance with all requirements and conditions of Polish legislation. Obtaining a residence card on the basis of marriage to a Polish citizen is a fairly common way to legalize stay in Poland.
Procedure for obtaining a residence card in Poland:
- Preparation of documents: the applicant must submit an application with a package of documents. The main documents include: a valid international passport, a copy of a document confirming the citizenship of your spouse (for example, a passport or ID card), a marriage certificate (if the marriage was concluded outside Poland, the document must be apostilled or legalized and translated into Polish), confirmation of residence in Poland (for example, a rental agreement or confirmation of the address of your spouse).Confirmation of financial capacity or income that will ensure your stay in Poland.
- Registration for submitting an application: the application is submitted in the office of the voivode at the place of residence. Due to the large number of applicants, it is important to make an appointment in advance, as queues can be long.
- Payment of the fee: the application for a debit card involves an administrative fee, the amount of which may vary. Confirmation of payment is attached to the package of documents.
- Interview: In some cases, you may be scheduled for an interview to verify the authenticity of the marriage, especially if it is suspected that the marriage may be a sham. During the interview, questions may be asked about family life, cohabitation and other details of your marriage.
- Waiting for a decision: processing an application for a debit card usually takes several months (from three to six). Once the decision is made, you will receive a notification and you will be able to receive the card.
- Obtaining a beaten card: in case of a positive decision, the beaten card can be picked up in person at the voivode's office.
Since the beat card is issued on the basis of a marriage with a Polish citizen, a detailed check is sometimes carried out to exclude the possibility of a fictitious marriage. A marriage card is usually issued for three years, after which it can be extended or documents for permanent residence or Polish citizenship can be submitted. However, obtaining a residence card on the basis of marriage to a Polish citizen has its advantages and disadvantages.
The main advantages of legalization based on marriage in Poland:
- Legal stay in Poland: a marriage-based residence card allows you to legally live and work in Poland for a long period.
- Access to social benefits: you get access to the Polish healthcare system, social security and other public services, which is especially useful for married couples.
- Possibility of employment: holders of the beaten card have the right to work in Poland without additional permits, which simplifies the employment process.
- Path to permanent residence (permanent residence): After some time (usually after three years of residence), you can apply for permanent residence, which gives you more rights, including permanent status and easier conditions for traveling within the EU.
- Visa-free travel within the Schengen zone: the beaten card allows you to freely move around the countries of the Schengen zone for short periods (up to 90 days within 180 days).
The main disadvantages of residence permit in Poland:
- Time-consuming process of obtaining: the procedure can take from several months to a year, as there are sometimes queues, additional checks or requests for additional documents.
- Checks for fake marriage: Polish authorities have the right to check the authenticity of a marriage. If there are suspicions about fictitiousness, interviews and other measures can be conducted, which can create a certain psychological pressure.
- Limited period of validity: A marriage card is usually valid for up to three years and needs to be renewed regularly, unless you have already attained permanent residency.
- Dependence on marital relations: in case of divorce, before obtaining permanent residence, it may be necessary to leave Poland or undergo another procedure for legalization of stay.
- Duty to report changes: any changes in family status, address, financial conditions must be reported to the relevant authorities, which adds to the bureaucratic burden.
A residence permit based on a marriage with a Polish citizen (broken card) is granted to foreigners who have married a Polish citizen and wish to legally reside in the country. This permit allows not only to stay in Poland, but also to work, use medical and social services, and later apply for permanent residence permit on the basis of marriage to a Polish citizen. Obtaining a marriage certificate based on marriage to a Polish citizen can require a lot of effort in preparing documents and following the procedure, so legal assistance can be extremely useful.
The main aspects with which the lawyer of the "Consultant" marketplace can help when receiving a credit card:
- Preparation and verification of documents: A lawyer can help you collect and verify all the necessary documents, such as a marriage certificate, proof of income, proof of residence, as well as the correct application for a credit card.
- Communication with Polish government authorities: often the process of submitting and reviewing documents involves contact with various institutions. A lawyer can represent the client's interests, preventing delays or problems due to bureaucratic difficulties.
- Preparation for the interview: in the case of submitting an application for long-term residence (such as obtaining a residence permit), the Polish Migration Service may require an interview.
- Support in the event of a refusal or problems with documents: if there are complications or even a refusal to issue a beaten card, a lawyer can prepare objections, appeals or additional documents to increase the chances of a positive decision.
- Protection of rights in court: if the refusal cannot be appealed through administrative means, a lawyer can represent interests in court to resolve the case.
Advantages of contacting a migration lawyer of the "Consultant" legal service:
Saving time and reducing the risk of rejection due to errors in documents;
Knowledge of current Polish legislation, which is important in the context of changes in migration rules;
Support at every stage of obtaining a credit card, from collecting documents to defending in court (if necessary).
Obtaining a marriage certificate enables a long-term stay in Poland with access to social rights, the labor market and other opportunities, and legal aid can greatly simplify this process.
It is important to comply with all legal requirements and, if necessary, seek advice from a migration lawyer. Sometimes you need the help of a lawyer to correctly submit an application and prepare documents, which can be an additional financial burden. Obtaining Polish citizenship a marriage card and the right to reside in Poland is one of the most common and convenient ways of legalisation on the basis of marriage in Poland, but the process involves responsibility and requires careful fulfillment of the conditions.
