The Pole’s Card is an official document confirming a person’s belonging to the Polish people.
Why is a Pole’s Card needed?
It provides a number of benefits and rights for foreigners of Polish origin (mostly citizens of the former USSR), including:
Rights and privileges of the Pole’s Card holder:
- Visa-free entry to Poland
- No need to obtain a visa to enter Poland.
- The right to work legally in Poland
- Without the need to obtain an additional work permit.
- Free education
- Access to Polish educational institutions on the same terms as Polish citizens.
- Possibility of receiving scholarships.
- Medical care
- In case of emergency – as for Polish citizens.
- Travel discounts
- Discounts on intercity transport (trains, buses, etc.).
- Financial assistance for relocation
- If the Card holder decides to move to Poland for permanent residence.
- Priority when applying for a permanent residence card (permanent residence) and obtaining Polish citizenship.
Who can obtain a Pole’s Card?
Persons of Polish origin – at least one of the parents, grandfather/grandmother or great-grandfather/great-grandmother had Polish citizenship or nationality.
You also need to show knowledge of the Polish language, history and culture.
📄 What is needed to obtain it?
- Documents confirming Polish origin (metrics, certificates, archival references).
- Application, questionnaire, photo.
- Interview with the consul (verification of language and culture knowledge).
This is the first step for those who plan to move to Poland or obtain citizenship.
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