One of the most important rights you gain after living legally in Poland is the ability to bring your family. Whether it is your spouse, children, or dependent parents — Poland law allows family reunification after you have established your legal stay. Here is how.
Who Qualifies as a Family Member?
- Spouse (legally married, marriage certificate required)
- Minor children (under 18) — biological or legally adopted
- Adult children (18-24) who are full-time students
- Dependent parents in some cases
Requirements for the Sponsor (You)
- At least 1 year of legal stay in Poland before applying
- Valid Karta Pobytu with at least 15 months remaining validity
- Stable income: at least minimum wage per family member (4,806 PLN gross in 2026)
- Adequate housing: minimum 12m² per person
- Health insurance covering your family members
The Application Process
- Your family members apply for a family reunification visa at the Polish embassy in their country
- You submit an application for Karta Pobytu for them at the Voivode in Poland (via MOS)
- Documents required: your Karta Pobytu, marriage/birth certificates, income proof, housing proof, insurance
- All foreign documents must be translated into Polish by a sworn translator and apostilled
- Processing time: 60-90 days
What Rights Do Family Members Get?
- Full right to live in Poland
- Right to work without a separate work permit
- Access to public healthcare (NFZ)
- Children enrolled in Polish schools (free)
- Path to their own independent Karta Pobytu after 2 years
Important: Translation and Apostille
Marriage and birth certificates from India, Bangladesh, or Sri Lanka must be apostilled by the relevant authority in your home country AND translated by a Polish sworn translator. This step is often underestimated — start it early as it can take weeks.
Family reunification is one of the most document-intensive processes in Polish immigration. Getting every detail right the first time saves months of delays.
Bringing your family to Poland is a process that deserves expert guidance. That is why families trust Legal Solution has 6 years of experience helping foreigners get legal status in Poland — 3,000+ cases, 98% approval rate.