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Repatriation changes: new family rules and funding

The act modifies repatriation rules by extending the definition of immediate family to repatriation candidates, allowing employment contracts as proof of maintenance in special cases, and extending program funding until 2036. It also introduces new decision deadlines and financial assistance rules.
Key points
Immediate family of repatriation candidates: spouse and minor children without Polish citizenship can be included in the center placement decision.
Employment contract for min. 12 months may be accepted as proof of maintenance in special professional circumstances.
Repatriation funding extended to 2036 with annual limit of PLN 80.7 million.
New deadlines: consul has 3 months for origin decisions, interior minister – 6 months for visa consent.
One-time financial assistance: travel reimbursement, settlement support (2x average salary), and schooling for children.
Voivode confirms citizenship acquisition through administrative decision.
New stamp duties: PLN 277 for citizenship confirmation, PLN 1669 for presidential naturalization/renunciation applications.
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Additional Information
Rządowy projekt ustawy o zmianie ustawy o repatriacji oraz niektórych innych ustaw.
Print number: PROJEKT USTAWY 1201
Process start date: 2025-04-24
Voting date: 2025-05-21
Voting no: 17