Residence Permit Based on the Polish Card
The Polish Card is a document that grants the right to legally reside in the Republic of Poland, work, and receive education.
This card is issued based on ethnic origin and simplifies the process of obtaining a permanent residence permit in the country.
To apply for the Polish Card, it will be necessary to document family ties with Polish citizens. These may be relatives up to the third degree (in the case of great-grandparents, there must be two in one line).
The card is valid for 10 years. You can apply for Polish citizenship based on the Polish Card through a simplified procedure after just 1 year of residence in the country.
Advantages of the Polish Card:
- possibility of legal employment;
- opportunity for free education in schools, universities;
- possibility of receiving benefits, scholarships, government grants;
- multiple border crossings and the ability to travel to other EU countries without an additional visa;
- possibility of receiving medical assistance in state clinics in Poland;
- staying in Poland for a longer period than with a regular visa;
- possibility of purchasing and registering a vehicle;
- possibility of obtaining a loan, mortgage, leasing;
- possibility of receiving medical assistance in state clinics in Poland;
- easier visa application to countries such as the USA and the UK (visa refusal rate with a Polish Permanent Residence Card is no more than 5%, compared to other countries - very low).
Documents Required to Apply for Residence Permit Based on the Polish Card:
- original passport and copies in 2 copies;
- filled application - 3 copies;
- photo 3.5x4.5 cm, taken no later than 6 months before submitting the application - 4 copies;
- original and copy of the Polish Card;
- certificate from the tax office confirming the absence of tax arrears;
- birth certificate of a relative of a Polish citizen (all available documents regarding the origin of the Polish relative will be useful - marriage certificates, military service documents, deportation documents, if any);
- marriage certificate of relatives under which the person is applying for residence;
- children under 18 receive the Polish Card based on the Polish Card of the parent.
Documents for the Polish Card are submitted in the country of residence of the foreigner at the Polish Consulate. When applying for the card, you will need to undergo an interview with the consul. To do this, you will need to speak Polish at a conversational level, know the history of Poland, its geographical data, culture, traditions, Catholic holidays (Poland is quite a religious country), outstanding personalities.
An alternative way to immigrate to Poland is to demonstrate active participation in the popularization of Polish national values in the country of residence, for example, at Polish centers - for no less than 3 years. To confirm this, a certificate from such a center is required.
Conclusion
On our "Consultant" website, you can choose a migration lawyer who will provide full consultation on obtaining a permanent residence permit based on the Polish Card, help you collect the necessary package of documents, and provide full support in obtaining legalization documents.
