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Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity
PolandPoland•Europe
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Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity

Golden Visa Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 months – 1 year

Estimated Cost

PLN zł 390

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Overview

Enable foreign entrepreneurs to establish and operate businesses in Poland for up to 3 years with full work authorization and pathways to permanent residency.

Poland's Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity allows non-EU/EEA nationals to establish or manage a commercial enterprise under the Act on Foreigners (2013). This self-sponsored permit provides business founders a predictable pathway without requiring a specific employer. The applicant must demonstrate the company is viable, generates stable income, and creates employment potential.

Permits last 1–3 years and are renewable, with potential conversion to permanent residency. Applicants must maintain comprehensive health insurance, meet financial thresholds, and submit electronically signed documentation (Annex No. 1 for board members and general partners). The business is subject to regular tax and compliance audits.

This visa is ideal for entrepreneurs in technology, logistics, manufacturing, or services who can demonstrate their business provides tangible economic benefit to Poland.

Cost Breakdown

Application feePLN zł 340
Residence card issuance feePLN zł 50
TotalPLN zł 390

Conversion Paths

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Demonstrate business is beneficial to the Polish economy

Stable and regular income

Health insurance

Accommodation in Poland

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Company registration (KRS/CEIDG)

Tax returns (CIT/PIT)

Financial statements

Proof of income

Health insurance

Proof of residence

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows self-employment and entrepreneurship without requiring a Polish employer sponsor
  • Up to 3 years renewable, with pathway to permanent residency
  • Full work authorization for the business activities you operate
  • Family members can accompany you, though their work rights are restricted
  • Open to all nationalities with no minimum education or work experience required
  • Low application fee of PLN 390 (payable in Poland in local currency)

Worth Knowing

  • Must prove your business provides tangible economic benefit to Poland
  • Extensive documentation required: company registration, tax returns, financial statements, and income proof
  • Processing takes 90 days to 1 year—prepare for extended timeline
  • Spouse or family members have restricted work rights, not full authorization
  • Mandatory health insurance required throughout your entire stay in Poland

Application Process

1

Create account on MOS

2

Fill out application

3

Book appointment at Voivodeship Office

4

Submit documents and fingerprints in person

Application Forms

Annex No. 1Optional
Mandatory for company board members, general partners of limited partnerships, and commercial proxies. Completed and electronically signed via MOS by a person authorized to represent the company (KRS signatory or appointed attorney). Not required for sole traders registered in CEIDG.
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