Minor child of a Polish citizen

A permanent residence permit for a minor is granted to the child of a Polish citizen who remains under his/her parental authority.
An application on behalf of a minor foreigner is submitted by the parents or guardians appointed by the court, or by one of the parents or one of the guardians appointed by the court. When submitting an application for a minor who has reached the age of 6, the personal appearance of the minor is required.
The application for granting a permanent residence permit must be submitted no later than on the last day of the legal stay of the child in the territory of Poland.
If the child was born in Poland, submit the application immediately after obtaining a travel document for the child.

1.    Go to mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl and create an account
2.    Read the information and list of the most common mistakes
3.    Complete the application for a temporary residence permit
4.    Please provide your email address in the application .
5.    Print the application form and sign it
6.    Send the printed form with attachments via postal operator to  the Opole Voivodeship Office, Department of Citizens' Affairs and Foreigners 
7.    or deliver it to
the Registry Office of the Opole Voivodeship Office (main hall of the Office) open from Monday to Friday during office hours, i.e. from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.). 

Submit your application no later than the last day of your legal stay in Poland. If you send your application via Poczta Polska, the date the correspondence is posted at the post office is considered.

The next step will be to appear in person/submit your fingerprints. During your visit, you will also complete other documents required to obtain a passport stamp.
 

Documents needed to obtain a stamp in your passport (so-called formal requirements):
•    application in 1 copy, completed online in the Case Management Module or in accordance with the instructions ( application to download ).
•    4  photos ,
•    A photocopy of a valid travel document (the original is available for inspection). In particularly justified cases, if you do not have a valid travel document and are unable to obtain one, you may present another document confirming your identity.
 

Stamp duty proof of payment is also required to begin the proceedings.

Documents required for granting the permit:
•    the child's birth certificate
•    a copy of the parent’s identity card.
 

When collecting a residence card issued to a minor who is at least 6 years old, his presence is required.

The residence card is issued after obtaining a positive decision on granting the permit. Read how to get a residence card