IMMIGRATION FROM ISRAEL TO THE EUROPEAN UNION. RESIDENCE PERMIT AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE IN THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR ISRAELIS AND RUSSIANS WITH POLISH ROOTS
Immigration from Israel to the European Union is a great opportunity for citizens of Israel and the Russian Federation to legally live, study and work in the territory of the chosen European state. Holders of permanent residence in one of the EU countries have the right to freely engage in business, their children are available to study in higher educational institutions, and highly qualified professionals and investors can count on special immigration conditions.
Moving to the EU involves mandatory immigration stages, including: opening a long-term visa, applying for a residence permit, and applying for permanent residence after 3-5 years of legal stay. Depending on the country, after 5-10 years of residence, resident citizens are entitled to apply for citizenship and undergo the naturalization procedure. It is worth noting that Russians and Israelis with Polish roots have a huge advantage in this case.
POLE’S CARD – THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMMIGRATE FROM ISRAEL TO THE EUROPEAN UNION
For those who are interested in immigration from Israel to Europe and want to maintain, and in some cases even significantly improve their standard of living, Poland will be an ideal choice. The country actively welcomes immigrants from different parts of the world, especially from the post-Soviet space, so you will definitely not be left alone and will always be able to find the closest community to you in terms of interests, culture and language.
A key role is played by the fact that the immigration legislation of Poland provides special privileges for citizens of Israel and Russia with Polish roots. In case of confirmation of Polish origin, you can apply for a Pole’s Card, which will allow you to freely enter the territory of Poland and enjoy all its benefits. It is important that you do not need to leave the country to obtain the document. It will be issued in the Polish consulate or embassy, which are located on the territory of your country. This card allows you to legally move to Poland for permanent residence and obtain a Polish passport in just 1 year.
Thanks to the Pole’s card you can:
– obtain a free annual national visa under a simplified procedure;
– live legally in Poland and apply for permanent residence in the shortest possible time;
– obtain Polish citizenship after exactly one year;
– study in Polish educational institutions and receive scholarships as Poles;
– get a job;
– engage in business without hindrance;
– enjoy the benefits of public and railroad transportation
– visit state museums free of charge
– benefit from medical care in emergency cases;
– be eligible for financial government benefits.
CONDITIONS FOR OBTAINING A POLE’S CARD
A person wishing to obtain a Pole’s Card must prove his or her relationship to a person of Polish nationality. First of all, a Polish birth certificate of a close ancestor up to the third generation: mother, father, grandmother, grandfather. It is also possible to submit for the Consul’s consideration two birth certificates of relatives in the fourth generation: great-grandparents on one of the lines.
IMPORTANT: even if the applicant is not a hereditary Pole, but during the last three years he has actively promoted Polish culture, language and made a significant contribution to the development of the Polish national minority in his country of residence, he is entitled to a Pole Card.
BASIC DOCUMENTS FOR APPLYING FOR A POLE’S CARD:
– Foreign and internal passports;
– A completed application form;
– a 3.5 x 4.5 cm photo taken within the last 6 months;
– proof of Polish roots.
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT
Every applicant for a Pole’s Card must be interviewed by a consul to confirm knowledge of the Polish language, history and culture. You can register for such an interview by calling a telephone number or visiting the nearest official representative office in person. You will need to provide your personal data, place of residence, contact phone number, and a document proving your Polish origin. A consular officer will set you an interview date and give you the address of the nearest Polish representative office.
PREPARATION FOR THE INTERVIEW
To pass the interview, you need to prove that you belong to the Polish culture and have a strong connection with the people. To do this, you need to know the language at least at the basic level A1-A2. Knowledge of Polish history, cultural figures, traditions and customs will also come in handy. The law does not set any formal criteria for assessing language and cultural knowledge. It is more of a personal assessment to see whether the candidate meets the requirements.
Specialists of Reznikov & Partners Law Office will help you prepare for the interview with the Consul of Poland by providing a list of relevant questions in different thematic categories – biography, customs and traditions, history, famous figures – with answers in Polish. Contact a lawyer in Israel
OBTAINING A POLE’S CARD
Go in person to the office of the Polish representative in your country of residence on the appointed day. Take with you the prepared package of documents, originals and photocopies. It is advisable to bring spare application forms and photos. The interview lasts about 20 minutes, questions are asked in random order. At the end of the interview, the applicant signs a declaration of Polish citizenship. The issued Pole’s Card must be picked up in person at the Polish embassy or consulate. The standard period of its production is three months.
IMMIGRATION FROM ISRAEL TO THE EUROPEAN UNION FOR A CHILD
If both parents have a Pole’s Card, it can be issued to children up to the age of 16. If one of the parents does not have a Pole Card, written authorization from the parents is required for the child to obtain a Pole’s Card; children between the ages of 16 and 18 must attend the interview and express their desire to apply in person; children under the age of 16 do not need to be present at the Embassy/Consulate. Upon reaching the age of 18, the Pole Card expires after 12 months. If it is necessary to extend the validity of the document for 10 years, it is necessary to submit a special application to the Polish Embassy no later than three months before the expiry date. Otherwise, the document will be invalid and you will have to be interviewed again for the re-issuance of the Pole Card.
HOW TO USE THE POLE’S CARD
In order to enjoy all the benefits of the Pole’s Card, you must present it together with a valid passport of your country when studying, working, visiting museums in Poland, using public transportation, etc. The card is valid for 10 years and is subject to renewal. Renewal is possible by submitting an application to the Polish Embassy or Consulate at least three months before the expiry date. In order not to lose the right to hold the Pole’s Card, you must comply with Polish law.
OBTAINING A EUROPEAN PASSPORT AND VISA ON THE BASIS OF THE POLE’S CARD
The Pole’s Card entitles you to apply for a D category visa to move to Poland free of charge. The permit is issued for a period of 1 year with the right of unlimited crossing of the Polish border.
The visa is issued within a week.
APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
After moving to Poland with a Pole’s card, you need to apply to the regional administration of the voivodeship where you live for permanent residence. It takes about one month to apply for a permanent residence permit. After obtaining the right of residence in Poland, the Pole card becomes invalid.
CITIZENSHIP
Residence in Poland with a permanent residence permit for 1 year allows you to apply for Polish citizenship. The application processing time is at least 4 months. With a Polish passport you become a full citizen of the European Union.
FREE MEDICAL SERVICES IN EUROPE
Obtaining a Pole’s card and later Polish citizenship opens up the possibility to undergo medical treatment in the best clinics in Germany and Europe.
Thus, Immigration from Israel to the European Union is much closer than it seems. For more details on how a professional lawyer in Tel Aviv can help you, please contact us here: Lawyer in Israel
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