Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research (Zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy w celu prowadzenia badań naukowych)

The Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research aligns Poland's immigration framework with the EU's strategy for a competitive European Research Area. Governed by the Act on Foreigners (December 12, 2013) and transposed from EU Directive 2016/801, this permit eliminates barriers to scholar mobility and positions Poland as a destination for global academic talent.

Applicants must hold at least a master's degree and be invited by a Polish research unit—university, academy, or private R&D center. Researchers gain unrestricted work authorization and may be accompanied by family members. Permits last up to 3 years per grant, matching project length (minimum 3 months). Total fees: PLN 390 (PLN 340 application, PLN 50 card). Processing takes 60–180 days.

This visa is ideal for academics and scientists from any discipline seeking research opportunities in Poland with committed institutional support and pathways toward extended European residence.