The Pole’s card: how to get?

The Pole's Card is a document confirming belonging to the Polish people and giving the right to a number of benefits in Poland.

Advantages of the Pole's card:

• Visa-free regime: Holders of a Pole card can stay in Poland without a visa.
• Education: the opportunity to study free of charge at Polish public universities on a full-time basis.
• Employment: the right to legal employment without a work permit.
• Medicine: Access to the Polish healthcare system on an equal basis with Polish citizens.
• Social benefits: the opportunity to receive scholarships, benefits and other social benefits.
• Support: Help in finding work, housing and adapting to life in Poland.

Obtaining the Pole's card:

Where to submit documents:

• In Ukraine: Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Kyiv, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Lvov, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Kharkov, Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Odessa, Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ukraine.
• In Poland: Voivodeship Office.

Required documents:

• Application for the Pole's card.
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• A document confirming Polish origin (for example, an ancestor’s birth certificate, a certificate from the archive).
• A document confirming knowledge of the Polish language at a level not lower than B1 (certificate of passing the Polish language exam).
• Photos.
• A document confirming payment of the consular fee.

Transition from the Pole's card to the sustainable beating card:

• Holders of the Pole's card can receive a card of stable beating (karta pobytu stałego) without any problems.
• To do this, you must submit a corresponding application to the voivodeship office.
• A number of documents must be added to the application,
• A document confirming knowledge of the Polish language at a level of at least B2.
• Certificate of no criminal record.
• Medical certificate.
• A document confirming the availability of housing in Poland.
• A document confirming the source of income.

Important: obtaining the Pole's card and a stable beating card are bureaucratic procedures that require time and careful preparation of documents. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself in detail with the requirements and list of required documents on the official websites of Polish consulates and voivodeship offices.

A lawyer can help you obtain the Pole's card at several stages.

• Consultation:

A lawyer will analyze your situation and determine whether you meet the requirements for the Pole's card. He will provide you with a list of required documents and help you collect them. The lawyer will also explain to you the procedure for filing documents and answer all your questions.

• Preparation of documents:

A lawyer will help you fill out all the necessary documents correctly. He will check the correct translation of documents into Polish. If necessary, a lawyer can help you obtain certificates and other documents that may be needed to obtain the Pole's card.

• Submission of documents:

A lawyer can apply for a Pole card for you. He can also represent your interests at the Polish consulate.

• Interview:

A lawyer can help you prepare for your interview at the Polish consulate. He can give you tips on how to answer questions correctly.

• Obtaining the Pole's card:

The lawyer may notify you of the outcome of your application. He can also help you get the Pole's Card.

Benefits of using a lawyer:

• A lawyer will help you avoid mistakes when preparing documents.
• He knows all the intricacies of the procedure for obtaining a Pole card.
• A lawyer can represent your interests at the Polish consulate.

Cost of a lawyer:

The cost of an attorney may vary depending on the complexity of your case. You can discuss the cost of the service with a lawyer during your consultation.

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