The document list PL360• prepares for “Permanent residence — Polish origin” — the same as in the app: 13 items (mandatory: 9, depending on your situation: 4, often requested by the office: 0).
The list is for the Lower Silesian office (DUW). Other offices may ask for more — we will tell you at the consultation.
Always needed
- Passport — scans of all pages (Paszport) — we do it at the office
- Proof of stamp duty payment (Dowód opłaty skarbowej) — we do it at the office; Opłata skarbowa 640 zł
- Proof of Polish nationality of a parent, grandparent or two great-grandparents (Dowody pochodzenia) — A sworn translation into Polish is required
- Tenancy agreement — valid for at least 3 more months (Umowa najmu)
- Signed employment or mandate contract (Umowa o pracę / zlecenia)
- Health insurance — ZUS or a policy (Ubezpieczenie zdrowotne)
- Current residence card — both sides (Karta pobytu) — only if your basis is: Residence card
- Current decision granting the residence permit (Decyzja o zezwoleniu na pobyt) — only if your basis is: Residence card
- Proof of UKR status (PESEL with UKR status or Diia.pl document) — only if your basis is: UKR status (PESEL UKR)
Depending on your situation
- Photo 35×45 mm (Zdjęcie) — we do it at the office
- Power of attorney + 17 zł fee (Pełnomocnictwo)
- Statement on Polish origin (Oświadczenie dotyczące pochodzenia)
- Proof of intent to settle: lease, deed, job, studies, family in Poland (Zamiar osiedlenia)
Frequently asked questions
Which documents do I need for: Permanent residence — Polish origin?
Mandatory: Passport — scans of all pages (Paszport); Proof of stamp duty payment (Dowód opłaty skarbowej); Proof of Polish nationality of a parent, grandparent or two great-grandparents (Dowody pochodzenia); Tenancy agreement — valid for at least 3 more months (Umowa najmu); Signed employment or mandate contract (Umowa o pracę / zlecenia); Health insurance — ZUS or a policy (Ubezpieczenie zdrowotne). The rest depends on your situation — see the full list on this page and in the PL360• app.
Do the documents have to be translated?
Yes — a sworn translation into Polish is needed for: Proof of Polish nationality of a parent, grandparent or two great-grandparents (Dowody pochodzenia).
Who prepares the documents and files the application?
PL360• (Wrocław) prepares the application and annexes, checks the documents and handles contact with the office under a power of attorney. The status of every document is visible in the app.
This handbook is also in the PL360• app — free of charge, even without registration. Documents
For information only; this is not legal advice.