Permanent Residence Permit in Poland Based on Ancestry

Full Support with Obtaining a Permanent Residence Permit (Karta Stałego Pobytu) in Poland

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Comprehensive Services for Obtaining Permanent Residence in Poland Based on Polish Ancestry

To qualify for permanent residence in Poland based on Polish ancestry, you must provide documentary evidence of your Polish heritage. This may include a birth certificate belonging to you or one of your parents that lists Polish nationality. Applicants must also demonstrate a direct blood relationship to a person of Polish origin, such as a parent, grandparent, or grandparent on either side of the family.

Please note that we do not engage in illegal practices, such as document forgery, or work with clients who use falsified documents. Submitting fraudulent documents may result in criminal liability.

If you do not have Polish ancestry, you may be eligible for EU long-term resident status after legally residing in Poland for 5 years, subject to the applicable requirements. Learn More

You Should Also Be Prepared to Demonstrate Knowledge Of:

  • The Polish language
  • Polish culture
  • Polish traditions
  • Polish history, dating back to 966
  • Famous Polish figures
  • Polish Nobel Prize laureates

And more

Packages & Pricing

The final price depends on your specific circumstances, goals, and requirements.

Basic

€300

What’s Included:

  • Review of your documents to assess your eligibility to apply
  • Assistance with completing the application
  • Booking an appointment to submit your documents to the immigration office
  • Submission of your documents to the immigration office
  • Payment in two installments: €50 upfront, with the remaining €250 due after your documents have been submitted to the immigration office

* To successfully apply for permanent residence in Poland, you must have your own registered address in the country.

** Any additional consultations related to your case or questions about settling into life in Poland are charged separately. The fee is €50 per 30-minute session.

*** You will submit your application without an authorized representative acting on your behalf before the immigration office. Our representative will accompany you only once, on the day you submit your documents.

You must provide documents confirming the legal basis for your stay in Poland, such as employment, education, or running a business.

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Standard

€1,000

What’s Included:

  • Review of your documents to assess your eligibility to apply
  • Assistance with completing the application
  • Booking an appointment to submit your documents
  • Translation of two documents into Polish (additional fees apply for each document beyond the first two)
  • In-person assistance at the immigration office throughout the process, including document submission, the interview, and collection of your residence card
  • Assistance with gathering documents confirming long-term residence in Poland (a requirement introduced in December 2022)
  • Case management: if the immigration office requests additional documents, correspondence will be sent to our address, and we will forward the required documents on your behalf
  • Interview preparation, including help writing your personal history and translating it into Polish, as well as guidance on interview etiquette and suitable topics to discuss
  • Contact details for specialists who can help you prepare for the interview
  • Access to an online platform for testing your knowledge
  • Consultation and support throughout the application review process

Payment in Four Installments: Initial deposit — €50, €350 after submitting your documents to the immigration office, €300 after completing the interview, €300 upon receiving your residence card or a positive decision

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Premium

€1,500

What’s Included:

  • Review of your documents to assess your eligibility to apply
  • Assistance with completing the application
  • Booking an appointment to submit your documents
  • Translation of three documents into Polish (additional fees apply for each document beyond the first three)
  • In-person assistance at the immigration office throughout the process, including document submission, the interview, and collection of your residence card
  • Assistance with gathering documents confirming your long-term residence in Poland (a requirement introduced in December 2022)
  • Full case management: if the immigration office requests additional documents, correspondence will be sent to our address. Under a power of attorney authorizing us to represent you, we will handle communication with the immigration office on your behalf
  • Interview preparation, including help writing your personal history and translating it into Polish, along with advice on interview etiquette and suitable topics to discuss
  • Contact details for specialists who can help you prepare for the interview
  • Access to an online platform to test your knowledge
  • Consultation and support throughout the application review process
  • Use of our address in Poland
  • Assistance with settling into life in Poland throughout the application process and for one month after receiving your residence card
  • Assistance with obtaining a PESEL number
  • Assistance with opening a bank account, arranging delivery of your bank card to your address, and forwarding the card to you (courier fees are charged separately)

Payment in Four Installments: Initial deposit — €50, €550 after submitting your documents to the immigration office, €450 after completing the interview, €450 upon receiving your residence card or a positive decision

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In addition to the fees listed above, the following costs apply:

  • Certified translations beyond those included in the package — from 150 zł per document (approximately €35).
  • Government application fee — 640 zł (€160).

There is no need to send us your original documents. We prepare certified translations based on the photos or scans you provide. You will need to bring all original documents to the immigration office in person after we schedule your appointment and prepare the required paperwork.

Children under 18 receive a 50% discount on the service fee. You do not need to obtain a Polish Card (Karta Polaka) to apply for permanent residence in Poland based on Polish ancestry. In fact, applying directly for permanent residence is generally more straightforward than obtaining a Polish Card first and then applying to exchange it for permanent residence. To exchange a Polish Card for permanent residence, you must provide documents confirming that you meet the eligibility requirements, such as employment, education, or business activity. Without the required supporting documents, you cannot exchange your Polish Card for permanent residence.

Cost of exchanging a Polish Card for permanent residence (karta stałego pobytu):

  • 2,000 zł with full assistance

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Andrey

Board Member | Polish Ancestry & Legalization Specialist

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Margarita

Immigration Specialist

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What Documents Prove Polish Ancestry?

1. Documents That May Confirm Polish Ancestry

Polish ancestry may be confirmed by documents issued by Polish state or church authorities, as well as by former Soviet authorities, relating to the applicant or their parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents. These may include, in particular:

a) Polish identity documents;
b) Civil registry records or baptismal certificates establishing a connection to Poland;
c) Documents confirming military service in the Polish Army that indicate Polish nationality;
d) Documents confirming deportation or imprisonment that indicate Polish nationality;
f) Identity documents or other official documents indicating Polish nationality.

2. Other Documents That May Confirm Polish Ancestry

Other documents may also serve as evidence of Polish ancestry, including:
a) Documents concerning the rehabilitation of a deported person that indicate Polish nationality;
b) Documents confirming that a person was persecuted because of their Polish ancestry.

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Source: Art 6. Ustawa o repatriacji

We are a private company providing legal and consulting services. We are not a government authority (Urząd) and do not issue official documents.