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04 — National Visa

Investment PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

EUR €200

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

Yes

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Long-term national visa for business professionals, entrepreneurs, and students in Poland for stays up to 365 days with potential PR pathway.

The Polish D-04 National Visa enables stays up to 365 days for professionals, entrepreneurs, students, and family members without requiring employer sponsorship. Established under the Polish Act on Foreigners, it bridges the 90-day Schengen limit and permanent residency, permitting foreign nationals to establish careers, businesses, or studies in Poland independently.

Processing takes 15–30 days for a €200 fee. Applicants must provide health insurance and proof of financial resources. The visa is renewable and permits Schengen travel; employment-seekers must obtain work authorization separately through their local Voivodeship.

This visa is ideal for self-sponsored professionals, entrepreneurs, and skilled workers seeking extended residency to establish careers or businesses in Poland.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Temporary Residence Permit - Freelancer/Self-Employed

Poland

Temporary Residence Permit - Freelancer/Self-Employed

ValidityUp to 3 years per grant, renewable

Processing2 months

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Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity

Poland

Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity

Validity3 years

Processing3 months – 1 year

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Health/travel medical insurance for entire stay

Proof of funds

Employment contract and employer letter (for work-related)

Schengen health insurance

Polish Voivodeship work permit approval (if employment-based)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Humanitarian justification

Supporting evidence

Character references

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Permits continuous stay up to 365 days, extending beyond 90-day Schengen limit
Renewable status allows reapplying for additional 365-day authorization to extend residence
Dual intent permitted — can actively seek employment while in Poland
Processing typically completes in 15–30 days, enabling faster relocation timelines
Comprehensive instrument covering business, study, employment, and family purposes together
Potential conversion to temporary residence permit after visa expiry through TRP pathways
E-Konsulat online portal available for streamlined application submission

Worth Knowing

Employment requires advance work permit filed by employer at Voivodeship — dual intent does not grant authorization
Dependents must apply separately for their own visas; no family bundle under single visa
€200 fee with no waiver or freecard program available for any applicant category
365-day maximum validity; not pathway to permanent residency — requires conversion to TRP