Can I apply for permanent residence after marriage to a Polish citizen?

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I've been married to a Polish citizen for a while and living here on that basis. Can I now apply for permanent residence?

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## Short answer
Possibly, once you meet both a marriage-duration and a residence-duration condition -- but this is general orientation, not a personal eligibility check.

## What this depends on
The commonly reported conditions are: the marriage must have lasted at least 3 years before the application, and you must have resided in Poland continuously for at least 2 years immediately before the application, on a temporary residence permit granted because of that marriage. The office is also required to assess whether the marriage was genuine, not entered into to circumvent immigration law.

## Important exception
These figures are search-corroborated from multiple voivodeship offices, not confirmed from a single primary statute page this session -- confirm the current exact conditions with the competent office before relying on them for your own timeline.

## Related Auranik tool
[Spouse of a Polish Citizen](/poland/immigration/family-reunification/spouse-polish-citizen) or [Ask Auranik](/poland/immigration) for a direct review of your situation.

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