In 2016, the program "Rodzina 500+" (Family 500+) was launched in Poland. It provides for a monthly allowance of 500 zlotys per child. This program can also be used by foreigners residing in the Republic of Poland.
As part of the Family 500 Plus project, parents can receive a child care allowance of 500 zlotys per month per child.
Families whose income does not exceed PLN 800 net per person or PLN 1,200 net (in families raising a child with disabilities) can count on this benefit. This is PLN 6,000 net annual support for a child. The upbringing benefit is provided until the child reaches 18 years of age.
Which foreign citizens can participate in this program:
Firstly, foreigners who have a residence permit;
Secondly, persons with refugee status.
To benefit from the program, foreigners must reside in the territory of the Republic of Poland during the period of benefit payment.
Conditions under which third-country nationals cannot participate in the Family 500+ project:
1. If they have a work permit in Poland for up to 6 months;
2. If they arrived on the territory of the republic for the purpose of receiving education;
3. If they work in Poland on the basis of a visa.
Documents required for registration of benefits:
First, a statement;
The application must include the bank account number, applicant details, information about children and other family members (spouse and first child). We also recommend that you keep a copy of the application and official confirmation of receipt of the application from the authorities.
Secondly, receipts confirming family income;
Thirdly, a residence card on the basis of which you are in Poland: temporary (temporary residence card), permanent (permanent residence card) or an EU Resident Card;
Here it is necessary to clarify the following point: if a foreigner is in Poland on the basis of a temporary residence permit in connection with work, then he must have an employment contract for a period of at least 1 year, as well as health insurance and a salary not lower than the minimum wage.
An application for child care allowance can be submitted at MOPS, via the Polish Post Office or online.
An electronic application for assistance is submitted on the portals empatia.mrpips.gov.pl, ePuap, ZUS or via your bank's online banking.
You can clarify the details of the benefits or ask additional questions by calling the hotline of the Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy or read on the website of the Ministry. https://www.mpips.gov.pl/kontakt3/adresy-ministerstwa/а , also in regional offices (during the opening hours of the institutions) https://www.mpips.gov.pl/kontakt3/adresy-ministerstwa/.
During the preparation for publication of this material, changes may have occurred in the “Family 500+” program.
