✅ 1. Insurance – Where to Buy & Can You Get It Remotely?
Your partner will need private health insurance that meets visa requirements (minimum €30,000 coverage). Good news: this can be purchased online from the UK!
Recommended insurers include:
- 🛡️ AXA
- 🏥 Allianz
- 💊 Signal Iduna
- 🚑 Compensa
Just make sure the policy is valid in Poland for the full duration of stay and is written in Polish, or comes with a certified Polish translation.
✅ 2. Letter of Invitation – What Documents Should You Include?
If you’re inviting your partner and covering finances, your letter of invitation should be supported by:
- 📄 Your employment contract and/or recent pay slips
- 💰 A bank statement to show financial stability
- ✍️ A written declaration confirming you will be financially supporting your partner
- 🛂 Copy of your passport or residency ID
It’s best to include both income proof and bank account statements to strengthen the application.
✅ 3. Accommodation Provided by Parents – What to Submit?
If your partner will be staying in a flat owned by your parents (even rent-free), you still need official documentation. Here’s what’s typically required:
- 📝 A rental or hosting agreement (even symbolic rent is acceptable)
- 🏠 A copy of the property deed proving ownership
- 💼 It’s also a good idea for the agreement to be declared to the tax office, especially since your partner is not a direct relative
This shows your partner has legal accommodation, which is a key visa requirement.
✅ 4. Document Language – Will They Accept English?
In most cases, no. Any documents submitted to a Polish urząd (office) must be in Polish.
If your partner has job-related documents, commission statements, or financial records in English, they’ll need to be translated by a sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły).
✅ 5. Moving to Poland & Getting Married – Is That Okay on a D Visa?
Yes, your partner can apply for a Type D visa and get married in Poland later. However, be careful how you frame this:
- 🗣️ Clearly state that your partner does not plan to work in Poland initially.
- 💶 Provide proof of sufficient savings or financial support.
- ⚠️ Avoid giving the impression that this is a workaround for getting a work visa.
Once married, you can apply for a Temporary Residence Card (TRC) under the family reunification process, which can make everything smoother.
Note: Generally, moving to Poland to retire as a married couple is a straightforward process. The challenges usually arise when someone needs to work here. However, for retirement, the process is simple: Apply for a National D Visa (long-term) at the Polish Embassy in London and, upon arrival, immediately apply for a karta pobytu.
❗️Bonus Tips:
- 🏛️ The Type D visa is issued by the Polish Consulate in London, not by the local voivodeship office (urząd) in Poland.
- ⏳ Be realistic about timelines. Two months is pretty tight – be prepared for delays.
- 📧 For direct help, contact the visa department here: london.visa@msz.gov.pl – They respond in English and Polish.
Note: A Type D visa granted for family reunification does NOT allow you to work in Poland.
Also read: Residency, Visas & Work Permits in Poland
