Spouse of a Polish citizen
Marriage and genuine shared life are assessed together.
Family and shared life
Family residence and reunification in Poland
The correct procedure depends on the family relationship and the status of the person living in Poland. Each case is assessed on its actual circumstances.
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Relationship and the sponsor’s Polish status
Period
Depends on the route and sponsor status
Evidence
Civil-status records and genuine family ties
Children
Specific representation and biometric rules
Case structure
Choose the correct family route first
Reunification with a foreign national
The sponsor’s type and duration of Polish status matter.
Child or parent
Age, custody/care and citizenship determine the route.
Family of an EU citizen
A separate EU free-movement procedure may apply.
Who is this for?
- Spouses and children of people living in Poland
- Families of Polish or mobile EU citizens
- People who need to identify the correct family route
How we help
- Identifying the appropriate family category
- Reviewing the status of the family member in Poland
- Preparing relationship and living-circumstance evidence
How the process works
- 1
Relationship and status assessment
- 2
Choosing the appropriate procedure
- 3
Document preparation
- 4
Post-filing case support
Documents and conditions
Evidence depends on the relationship, citizenship and residence status of family members and on where the applicant is located.
Foreign civil-status documents may require legalisation or apostille and sworn translation.