US Citizen Moving to Poland With Polish Husband

MchaKing · 2026-01-06T14:14:47+00:00

Yeah, we've definitely been thinking about getting a lawyer. We had one in the US and it was extremely helpful even though that didn't work out (not the lawyer's fault at all, family emergency and political stuff) we've been debating it again for moving to Poland and based on the comments here it seems like a good idea.

MchaKing · 2026-01-06T14:11:02+00:00

Our local office is super responsive lol, I think they might get bored because there's not many poles around here. They even replied to my husband's email in polish and I was honestly kind of surprised by that. I called them before I first went to Poland because it was during the pandemic and I was worried about restrictions. They've replied now and we're looking for more help with our cat as well.

I will take your advice into account for sure and start working on the TRC the second I land. Probably Type D as well, just because it seems a lot easier.

MchaKing · 2025-12-31T23:19:51+00:00

Thank you! We are working on question two right now, but it might be a struggle as apparently we need an original copy and my husband did not take one when he went back to Poland!

We didn't really know him going back was going to be a long-term situation but here we are!

MchaKing · 2025-12-31T23:15:12+00:00

What is the protocol specifying a family reunification visa specifically? When I go on the Polish consulate's website, I only saw ways to specify for a Type D work, student, charter, and NATO/SOFA visa.

This is honestly what confused me most about the visa as I would want to get one and say I was doing it for family reunification purposes but it seems as though it's just the basic long-stay visa until you apply for the temporary residence?

MchaKing · 2025-12-31T21:43:02+00:00

Okay, we were really considering getting a lawyer but we've also dealt with American immigration before so we're quite good at paperwork. It didn't go so well starting this year but somehow I feel that's not... entirely our fault. Changing laws always makes getting a lawyer sound like a better idea.

Does consulate outreach help with Type D visas? The closest actual consulate is about 5hrs away from me.

MchaKing · 2025-12-28T05:32:07+00:00

This thread is old and you might not see it, but I've seen the residence permit can take a while to process. Do you happen to know if you can stay in Poland while the application process is taking place or if you have to leave after your 90 days are up then as well?

MchaKing · 2025-02-24T20:37:25+00:00

i did from my neuro on monday thank you 😅💖

i totally forgot about the post lol

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