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Bringing your family to Poland: what the process really looks like

You’ve settled in Poland. Now you want your spouse, partner, or children to join you. The requirements are specific, the paperwork is heavy, and the timelines can be frustrating. We make it manageable.

Who can apply for family reunification?

If you hold a valid residence permit in Poland (temporary or permanent), you can apply to bring your close family members to join you. The most common cases we handle are:

Spouse or partner

Married partners and, in some cases, unmarried partners in a stable relationship.

Minor children

Both biological and adopted children under 18.

Other dependents

In some cases, elderly parents or other family members who depend on you financially.

What are the requirements?

Stable income

You need to demonstrate that you can financially support your family members in Poland. The exact threshold depends on family size.

Health insurance

Your family members need health insurance coverage in Poland: either through the public system (ZUS) or private insurance.

Adequate housing

You must prove you have housing that meets basic standards for the number of people who will be living there.

Beyond the permit: settling your family in

Getting the residence permit is step one. We also help with the practicalities of settling your family into life in Poland:

  • PESEL registration for family members
  • School enrollment for children
  • Health system registration (NFZ)
  • Address registration (zameldowanie)

What we handle for you

  • Full document preparation and verification
  • Application submission
  • Communication with voivodeship office
  • PESEL registration for family members
  • School enrollment for children
  • Health system registration (NFZ)
  • Address registration (zameldowanie)

Family Reunification — Frequently Asked Questions

Processing times are similar to standard residence permits: officially 1–2 months, but often 3–4 months in practice. We start the process as early as possible and keep on top of it.

Yes. Family members who receive a residence permit through reunification are typically granted access to the Polish labour market without needing a separate work permit.

Polish law primarily recognises married spouses for family reunification. Unmarried partners may have other routes to a residence permit, for example, based on employment or other grounds. We’ll assess your specific situation and find the best approach.

In certain circumstances, yes, particularly if your parents are elderly and financially dependent on you. The requirements are stricter than for spouses and children, but we can evaluate whether this route is viable.

Yes. Education is compulsory in Poland for children aged 7–18. We can help with school enrollment and navigating the Polish education system for international families.

Want to bring your family to Poland?
We’ll sort out the paperwork.