Pole’s Card
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The Pole’s Card is a document that confirms that you belong to the Polish people. It does not grant citizenship, but it opens up many benefits in Poland: from legal work to free education.
What are The Benefits of The Pole’s Card?
Once you have this status, you can:
How to get a Pole’s Card?
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A Pole’s Card: Who Is Eligible To Apply?
A Pole’s card is an official confirmation of your belonging to the Polish people. It opens the door to numerous opportunities in Poland. However, to obtain this document, you must meet certain requirements.
Language
Have a basic knowledge of Polish and consider it the language of their ancestors;
History
Know and respect Polish traditions, culture, and history
Written application
Submit a written declaration of their affiliation with the Polish people in the presence of a consul;
Officially confirmed Polish origin
They must have officially confirmed Polish origin under the Act on Repatriation of November 9, 2000, and demonstrate at least a basic level of Polish language.
Polish roots
Have documentary evidence of Polish origin – at least one of the parents, grandparents, or two great-grandparents must be of Polish nationality;
Outstanding contributions to the preservation of Polish culture
Or they can provide a certificate from a Polish or Polonium organization confirming active participation in the preservation of Polish culture and language for at least the last three years;
Documents
confirming that they or their ancestors were not repatriated from the territory of Poland under the agreements with the USSR in 1944-1957;
What Documents are Required?
What are the benefits of the Pole’s Card
The Pole’s Card provides a wide range of rights and benefits that greatly simplify adaptation and open up new opportunities for living, studying and working in Poland. Here are the main ones:
No work permit needed
you can legally work in Poland without a separate permit, as well as start your own business under the same conditions as Polish citizens;
Free education
the opportunity to study at universities, postgraduate programs, participate in courses, research projects, and other educational initiatives.
Health care services
access to the state healthcare system in critical situations;
37% discount on trains
37% discount on railway tickets – for one-time travel by train (personal, express and express trains) in Poland;
Financial support
the possibility to receive partial coverage of living expenses in Poland during the procedure for obtaining permanent residence (up to 9 months);
Free admission to some national museums
learn about Polish history and culture at no additional cost.
What Does the Procedure for Obtaining a Pole’s Card Look Like?
Consultation
compliance assessment
Documents
search for evidence of Polish origin
Applying
apply for the card to consulate
Meeting
Interview in Polish (30-60 minutes)
The solution
Waiting for a decision – up to several weeks
Card
Receiving the Card