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Poland Temporary residence permit — spouse of a Polish citizen

6 facts quoted from the official source

A third-country national or stateless person in a genuine marriage recognised by Polish law with a Polish citizen may obtain temporary residence to live together in Poland.

Route type
Family
Can bring
spouse
from the official record
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
  • Qualifying family relationshipThe marriage must be genuine, documented and recognised by Polish law, and must not have been contracted to circumvent immigration rules.
Also stated by the source
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathPermanent residence may become available after at least three years of marriage and two years of continuous qualifying residence immediately before the application.
Family

Who you can bring

spouse
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Renewal or extensionThe permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: A third-country national or stateless person in a genuine marriage recognised by Polish law with a Polish citizen may obtain temporary residence to live together in Poland.
02Can I bring my family?
The official record lists: spouse.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Permanent residence may become available after at least three years of marriage and two years of continuous qualifying residence immediately before the application.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 6 points against the official source; 6 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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