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17b — National Visa - UK National Withdrawal Agreement
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17b — National Visa - UK National Withdrawal Agreement

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

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 2 months

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

5 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote work OK

Overview

Family reunification visa for family members of UK nationals under the Withdrawal Agreement, with fee-free processing and a pathway to permanent residence.

This visa is for family members of UK nationals who are beneficiaries of the EU-UK Withdrawal Agreement and wish to join them in Poland. UK sponsors under the agreement can bring spouses, partners, children, and dependent relatives. The visa establishes a legal residence status recognizing post-Brexit family unity.

The visa grants full labor market access with no job offer requirement. Duration is five years and fully renewable; five years of continuous residence qualifies holders for permanent residence. Processing takes 15 days typically, extendable to 60 days in exceptional cases. The visa is issued free of charge. Spouses and partners retain unrestricted work authorization.

This visa is ideal for UK nationals' family members seeking to reunify in Poland with recognized post-Brexit status.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant5 years

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 a family member of a UK national covered by the Withdrawal Agreement

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Proof of relationship

Proof of sponsor's Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary status

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Clear processing timeline — 15 days standard, extendable to 60 days only in exceptional circumstances
  • Direct pathway to permanent residence after 5 years of continuous legal residence
  • Completely fee-free application for family reunification
  • Full, unrestricted labor market access from visa grant
  • Spouse can work without restrictions or separate authorization
  • Dual intent permitted — can plan permanent settlement while on temporary status
  • Remote work allowed throughout the stay
  • Family stays together — designed specifically for reunification

Worth Knowing

  • Highly specific to UK nationals covered by the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement
  • Limited to family members only — sponsorship critically depends on beneficiary status
  • Processing timeline may extend beyond standard 15 days in complex cases
  • UK sponsor must be Withdrawal Agreement beneficiary or visa is non-qualifying

Application Process

1

Register on e-konsulat

2

Submit documentation

3

Attend appointment

Application Forms

gov.pl - Brexit InformationFill online

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