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17 — National Visa - Repatriation
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17 — National Visa - Repatriation

Residency Pathway PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Permanent residence and immediate citizenship for individuals of Polish descent willing to relocate with secured housing and income.

This visa is designed for individuals of Polish descent to return to their ancestral homeland and acquire citizenship. Applicants must demonstrate Polish heritage and have previously resided in designated territories (notably the Asian part of the former Soviet Union) before January 1, 2001. There are no visa fees, and full labor market access is granted immediately upon arrival.

The application is processed in 15–30 working days, with standard cases taking 15 days from payment and complex cases extending to 30 days. The visa grants permanent residency and is non-renewable, as it effectively confers citizenship status upon entry. Spouses and descendants up to the 4th degree may accompany the primary applicant.

This visa is ideal for Polish diaspora members in Eastern European or former Soviet territories who wish to relocate permanently and reclaim citizenship in their ancestral homeland.

Stay & Extensions

Status typePermanent / indefinite

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

PR-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit
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PR-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit

ValidityVaries (Permanent right to reside after 10-year validity period. Can be renewed.)
ProcessingVaries
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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be of Polish origin

Resided in specific territories (e.g., Asian part of former USSR) before Jan 1, 2001

Secured housing and income in Poland

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of Polish origin

Proof of residence in specified territories

Proof of housing

Proof of income

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Immediate citizenship upon arrival with no residency period required
  • No visa application fees
  • Full labor market access from day one
  • Spouse and descendants (up to 4th degree) authorized to work unrestricted
  • Permanent residency pathway guaranteed
  • Remote work allowed without employer sponsorship

Worth Knowing

  • Must prove Polish origin with supporting ancestry documentation
  • Applicant must have resided in specific territories before January 1, 2001
  • Must secure housing and proof of income in Poland before application
  • Cannot obtain without documented proof of Polish origin
  • Non-qualifying if unable to secure housing and income proof in Poland

Application Process

1

Register on e-konsulat

2

Submit application to Ministry of the Interior

3

Attend consular appointment

Application Forms

e-konsulatFill online

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