Residence card of a family member of EU citizen

Filling in the application

• The MOS portal does not currently provide the possibility to fill in an online application form for the issuance of a residence card. However, the application form for issuing a residence card is available for download in the Case Handling Module – click to go to the forms.

It has also been made available electronically on the websites of departments competent in matters of foreigners in voivodeship offices, and its paper versions can be obtained at the headquarters of the departments, their branches and in other places where it is possible to submit an application (based on the decision of voivodes).

• Please read the instructions on page 8 of this form before completing the application form. Also read the rules and procedure explained at MOS or use other sources of reliable information. In the case of incomprehensible issues, one should try to clarify them.

• Before proceeding with completing the application, it is recommended to read the information about the most common mistakes made by applicants, available in the section: "Avoid Mistakes" (Click here to go to the "Most Common Mistakes" tab).

• The application questionnaire should be completed in Polish, legibly, in block letters written in the appropriate boxes using an indelible ballpoint pen or a pen with black or blue ink. All required fields must be completed.

• It should be filled in by providing information and data in accordance with the facts, valid on the date of submitting the request to the authority. Therefore, it is necessary to provide, inter alia, current address of residence.

• The application should be addressed to the voivode competent for the place of residence of the EU citizen.

● In part A of the application form, enter the m. in:

• personal data (their record should be consistent with the transcription made in the travel document),

• in the "previous name" field, enter the name before the change, e.g., maiden name, or enter "none" – if the name has not changed

• date and place of birth (in Polish notation, e.g., not Paris but Paris)

• nationality. (Remember! – if you have the citizenship of the Republic of Poland, do not submit this application!)

● In part B, enter the details of the travel document, and in part C – the address of the place of actual residence in Poland. Fill part D only if you have completed the registration obligation.

● In part E point I. indicate to the basis of stay in Poland. If you select the "other" field, additionally specify these circumstances.

• These annexes to the application shall correspond to their actual annex. The application must be accompanied by documents, as explained in the "Documents" section.

• When signing an application, an EU citizen may not be replaced by a proxy.

• A correctly completed application is complete only when it is hand-signed by the person authorized to submit it. Present the application prepared in this way together with the attachments to the voivode competent for the place of your stay in Poland during the discussed visit to the office.

• In applications for the issuance of a residence card, they fill in and sign:

- in the case of a minor - parents or guardians appointed by the court or other authority, or one of the parents or guardians appointed by the court or other authority,

- in the case of an unaccompanied minor - a probation officer appointed by the court,

- in the case of a legally incapacitated person who is completely under parental authority - parents, and if a person is not under parental authority - a guardian appointed by the court or other authority.

• On the other hand, a specimen signature on the application (part H) is submitted by the minor themself - provided that they are 13 years of age or older. The specimen signature may not go beyond the field provided for its placement.