Pole's Card (Karta Polaka) → permanent residence (Karta Polaka / zezwolenie na pobyt stały)
Changes or availability under review — 2026 govt bills (UD368, citizenship reform) would add fees, cut Polonia-activity basis and lengthen 1-yr citizenship path
Pole's Card (Karta Polaka) → permanent residence is a residence route in Poland (Pochodzenie). Consular interview in Polish, proof of Polish descent or Polonia activity, declaration of belonging to Polish nation. Free national visa, PR on arrival, settlement allowance; citizenship after 1 yr PR with B1 Polish. Gov fees minimal (residence card ~PLN 50–100/person, approx).
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after od razu years. Citizenship can be possible after about 1 years.
How holders are taxed
Worldwide once resident: PIT 12%/32%, 19% dividends.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategoria | Pochodzenie |
|---|---|
| Inwestycja | — |
| Opłaty (rodzina) | CHF 50 |
| Dochód / rok | — |
| Majątek | — |
| Min. pobyt | — |
| PS | od razu |
| Obywatelstwo | 1 |
| Praca | yes |
| Kto może | persons of Polish descent (parent/grandparent or 2 great-grandparents Polish) with basic Polish |
| Podatek | Worldwide once resident: PIT 12%/32%, 19% dividends. |
| Stan na | 2026-10 |
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