Temporary residence permit for a foreigner who is a relative of a citizen of the Republic of Poland

Introduction

If a third-country national (i.e., a person who does not have the citizenship of one of the EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Switzerland) or a stateless person proves that they are relative of a citizen of the Republic of Poland (***as explained below) and intend to join them or stays with them jointly in Poland due to:

• financial dependence on them or staying with them in the household, in the country from which they came to Polish

• serious health reasons requiring personal care on the part of that citizen

- then they may be granted a temporary residence permit pursuance to Article 160 point 1 of the Act on Foreigners, if they demonstrate compliance with additional requirements regarding the possession of health insurance and a source of stable and regular income in the required amount.

This permit is granted as an administrative decision by the voivode competent for the foreigner's place of stay, and in the case of appeal proceedings - by the Head of the Office for Foreigners, for the period necessary to achieve the purpose of stay - at least for a period of more than 3 months, but not longer than 3 years.

This permit is not automatically renewed - a foreigner interested in the continuation of stay in Poland before its expiry should apply for a temporary residence permit, e.g. another temporary residence on the same basis and work permit, or an indefinite permit (i.e. a permanent residence permit or an EU long-term resident permit), provided that they meet the requirements for granting it.

Remember!

• *** This permit can be applied for by family members of a Polish citizen other than:

• their spouse

• their child (including adopted) or stepson – under 21 years of age

• their child (including adopted) or stepson over 21 years of age, dependent on them or their spouse

• their parent or father-in-law/mother-in-law, dependent on them or their spouse

• their parent – in a situation where the citizen of the Republic of Poland is a minor, and the parent has actual parental care over them and maintains him

• In order for a permit to be granted, a citizen Polish must live in Poland, and the family member must be financially dependent on them, or their health condition must require regular care over him.