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TRP-Family — Temporary Residence Permit - Family Reunification
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TRP-Family — Temporary Residence Permit - Family Reunification

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

PLN zł 440

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Join your family in Poland as a spouse or dependent child of a legal resident with work authorization and renewable 3-year stays.

The Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification allows spouses and minor children of foreigners legally residing in Poland to join their sponsor. It grants full labor market access without additional work permits and covers immediate family members of any foreign resident holding a valid residence permit or long-term EU status.

Fees total 440 PLN: 340 PLN stamp duty plus 100 PLN residence card issuance. The permit is valid for up to 3 years and renewable indefinitely as long as the family relationship subsists. Dependents are allowed; spouses receive unrestricted work authorization. The sponsor must meet a minimum monthly income of 7,200 PLN. Processing typically takes 30–60 days.

This visa is ideal for spouses and dependent minors seeking to reunify with a non-EU family member who has established stable legal residence in Poland.

Cost Breakdown

Stamp dutyPLN zł 340
Residence card issuancePLN zł 100
TotalPLN zł 440

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: None

Minimum income: 7200 PLN

Health insurance required

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

7,200 PLN/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Marriage certificate

Birth certificate

Sponsor's residence permit copy

Accommodation proof

Health insurance

Valid residence permit (sponsor)

Employment/income proof (sponsor)

Accommodation proof (sponsor)

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Work authorization unrestricted—immediate labor market access without additional work permits required
  • Renewable status for 3-year periods indefinitely as long as family relationship exists
  • Dependents allowed to accompany primary applicant, supporting full family reunification
  • Dual intent permitted—can change employment or pursue additional work during stay
  • No job offer requirement—can seek employment freely upon arrival

Worth Knowing

  • Sponsoring family member must have valid Polish residence permit in place
  • Minimum household income requirement of 7,200 PLN (approximately €1,700) must be maintained throughout stay
  • Status directly tied to sponsor's residency—revocation or expiration of sponsor's permit impacts dependent's status
  • Family relationship must continuously subsist—cessation of marriage or custody ends legal status

Application Process

1

Sponsoring family member obtains residency

Sponsor must have valid temporary or permanent residence permit

2

Prepare family reunification documents

Gather proof of family relationship and living arrangements

3

Apply at voivodeship office

Submit family reunification application

4

Interview/verification

Authorities may request additional documentation

5

Decision issued

Decision typically within 30-60 days

6

Collect residence permit

Collect family reunification residence permit

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Family Reunification Application—

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