Temporary residence permit — minor child family reunification

third-country nationals and stateless minors being: the child of a foreigner, who lives in Poland on a specific basis,and his spouse (also an adopted child); the child of a foreignerwho lives in Poland on a certain basis, as long as the child is dependent on him/her and he/she actually exercises parental authority over the child (including an adopted child); child of the foreign spouse (i.e. his or her stepchild or step-grandchild) whom the parent maintains and over whom he or she exercises de facto parental authority (including an adopted child), and the foreigner lives in Poland on a specified basis.

The permit is granted to a minor who intends to join or continue living in Poland with a family member who is his or her parent, stepfather or stepmother. This family member is referred to in the legislation as"separated family member". It allows the minor to stay in Poland (is the sponsor of its authorisation). In order to be a "permit sponsor", the permit sponsor must reside in Poland on a certain basis.

The separated family member lives in Poland: on the basis of a permanent residence permit; long-term resident's EU residence permit; in connection with the granting of his or her refugee status or in connection with the granting of subsidiary protection; in connection with the granting of a residence permit for humanitarian reasons; for at least 2 years on the basis of successive temporary residence permits, including immediately prior to the application for a temporary residence permit for a family member, on the basis of a permit granted for a period of stay of not less than 1 year; on the basis of a temporary residence permit for the purpose of scientific research (Article 151(1) of the Aliens Act), a temporary residence permit for the purpose of long-term mobility of a scientist (Article 151b of the Aliens Act) or a national visa for the purpose of scientific research or development; on the basis of a temporary residence permit for the purposes of highly qualified employment (Article 127 of the Aliens Act); on the basis of a temporary residence permit granted for the purpose of performing work as part of an intra-company transfer (section 139a of the Aliens Act) or for the purpose of benefiting from the long-term mobility of a managerial employee, specialist or trainee employee as part of an intra-company transfer (section 139o of the Aliens Act); on the basis of a temporary residence permit due to other circumstances (Article 186(1)(7), Aliens Act); on the basis of the right of residence or permanent residence of a national of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland referred to in Article 10(1)(b) and (d) of the Withdrawal Agreement.

If the permit sponsor is one of the child's parents and the parents remain in a relationship recognised by law Submit: copy of the birth certificate of the minor foreigner or a court ruling confirming atoption; certificate of marriage; declaration of being in a marriage; If the permit sponsor is a single parent - also when parents are in a partnership or the marriage is not recognised under Polish law Submit: copy of the birth certificate of the minor foreigner or a court ruling confirming atoption; tocuments confirming the actual exercise of parental authority over the minor and contributing to their maintenance; If the permit sponsor is the stepfather or stepmother of the minor Submit: copy of the birth certificate of the minor foreigner or a court ruling confirming atoption; marriage certificate; tocuments confirming the actual exercise of parental authority over the minor foreigner and contributing to their maintenance.

If the permit sponsor is the stepfather or stepmother of the minor Submit: copy of the birth certificate of the minor foreigner or a court ruling confirming atoption; marriage certificate; tocuments confirming the actual exercise of parental authority over the minor foreigner and contributing to their maintenance.

Confirm the entitlement to exercise the right to family reunification by submitting a copy of the sponsor's decision on:

⇒ Performancede facto parental authority means the exercise of actual, day-to-day care(custody) of the child and his or her property - which manifests itself in the care of the child's living conditions (food, clothing, provision of the basic necessities of life), health, psycho-physical and intellectual development, the provision of a proper upbringing and the guidance of the child. The exercise of de facto parental authority is not the same as the exercise of rights of access to the child.

+ the foreigner has health insurance; - within the meaning of the Act of 27 August 2004 on healthcare services financed from public funds or confirmation of the insurer covering the costs of medical treatment in the territory of the Republic of Poland

The requirement will also be met when the costs of their maintenance will be covered by a parent or guardian living in Poland. Required income level 1,010 PLN per month – if you have no dependants; 823 PLN per month - for yourself and for each family member who is financially dependent on you, i.e. 823 + 823 * X (1,2,3...).

+ the foreigner has a guaranteed place of residence in Poland; The foreigner must therefore have right to use a specific residential premises, where he/she can actually reside. Right of residence must be confirmed poprzez przedstawienie tokumentu confirming this right.

in electronic form via the MOS - if the alien minor is in Poland; in paper form, outside the MOS- if the alien minor resides outside Poland;

in accordance with the expiry date of the temporary residence permitgranted the sponsor its authorisation; 3 years, if the permit sponsor has been granted a permanent or long-term resident permit, a humanitarian residence permit, refugee status or subsidiary protection.

Permissiondoes not automatically renew -parent or guardian of the minor should, before its expiry, apply for a residence permit (for the same or a different purpose), provided that he or she meets the requirements relevant to its granting.

In the event of the death of a parent, it is possible to grant this permit again to a minor, if it is justified by his/her important interest and the parent resided in Poland on the basis of a family reunification permit (e.g. permanent residence permit) before his/her death. In such a situation, the permit shall be granted once, and the period for which it is granted shall not exceed 3 years.