Temporary residence permit for family reunification
spouse of a foreigner
The non-EU spouse of a foreigner living in Poland on a qualifying basis can get a temporary residence permit to join or stay with them. The marriage must be genuine and recognised under Polish law. The voivode (regional governor) decides; applications from Poland are made through the MOS online system, while for a spouse abroad the sponsor in Poland files the application.
Life in Poland
Money
3
Currency
Polish Zloty
PLN
Polish Zloty
Cost of living
55
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
12–32%
Income tax (national)
VAT 23%
Tax scale: 12% less a PLN 3,600 reducing amount (effectively PLN 30,000 tax-free) up to PLN 120,000, then 32%; optional 19% flat rate for business income.
Living
1
Happiness
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Who it’s for
Non-EU spouses of foreigners living in Poland with permanent residence, EU long-term residence, international protection, or at least 2 years of consecutive temporary residence permits (or certain highly skilled, research or ICT permits).
Eligibility
Sponsor's basis of stay
The spouse in Poland holds a permanent residence permit, EU long-term resident permit, refugee status, subsidiary protection or humanitarian stay; or has lived in Poland for at least 2 years on consecutive temporary residence permits, including one immediately before the application; or holds certain permits (EU Blue Card, ICT, researcher, Article 186(1)(7)) or Withdrawal Agreement residence rights.
Marriage
A genuine, documented marriage recognised by Polish law: between two persons of different sex, legally registered, not polygamous and not purely religious. The voivode checks it was not concluded to get around the rules.
Income
- PLN 1,010
- a month with no dependants
- PLN 823
- a month for the applicant and for each dependant
A stable and regular income: PLN 1,010 a month with no dependants, or PLN 823 a month for the applicant and for each dependant. The requirement is also met if the spouse (with joint property) or another person in Poland obliged to support the applicant covers living costs.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementHealth insurance and accommodation
- Document checklistTemporary residence permit application (MOS)
- FeesStamp duty for the temporary residence permit
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Other routes to Poland
- Visit & tourismSchengen tourist & business visa
- StudyTemporary residence permit for studies / national D visa for study
- Work permitsWork permit for a Polish entity entrusting work to a foreigner (formerly type A) and temporary residence and work permit
- Asylum & protectionInternational protection in Poland
