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Visa for transiting through international airport transit areas in Poland. Does not permit entry into Schengen territory. Required only for citizens of high-risk countries.

Special status document for persons of Polish ethnicity or heritage from outside Poland's borders. Grants simplified entry and residency rights, pathway to citizenship.

Residence permit for third-country nationals with 5+ years continuous legal residence in Poland who meet language and integration requirements. Valid for 5 years, renewable indefinitely.

Long-term national visa for entrepreneurs and business owners establishing or running a business in Poland. Valid for up to one year, renewable, with pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

Long-term national visa for participation in cultural activities, conferences, or conferences in Poland. Valid for up to one year.

National visa issued on humanitarian grounds when entry or stay is necessary due to state/international obligations or justified humanitarian reasons. Issued at consular discretion.

Long-term national visa for religious leaders, priests, ministers, and missionaries invited by registered religious organizations in Poland. Valid for up to one year.

Long-term national visa for researchers and scientists conducting research projects at Polish scientific institutions. Valid for up to one year, renewable.

Long-term national visa for international students enrolling in full-time academic programs at Polish universities or colleges. Valid for study duration up to one year.

Long-term national visa for employment in Poland. Requires valid work permit issued by Polish authorities. Valid for up to one year, valid for Schengen travel.

Permanent residence permit granted to spouses of Polish citizens, Polish citizen children, refugees, and Card of the Pole holders. Valid for 10 years with right to stay permanently.

Short-stay Schengen visa for business purposes including meetings, conferences, and trade activities. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period across Schengen countries.

Short-stay Schengen visa for visiting family members or friends in Poland or other Schengen countries. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Short-stay Schengen visa for participating in or attending sports competitions, events, or related activities in Poland or other Schengen countries.

Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and leisure purposes. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Available as single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry visa.

Schengen visa valid only in Poland or one/few specific Schengen countries, not the entire Schengen area. Issued as exception in specific cases.

Long-term work and residence permit for foreign employees of Polish companies. Issued for employment duration up to 3 years, extendable to 5 years. Requires labor market test.

Residence permit for spouses and minor children of foreigners legally residing in Poland. Valid for 3 years, renewable. Opens access to labor market.

Permit for self-employed individuals and freelancers registering as sole proprietors (JDG) in Poland. Valid for up to 2 years, renewable. Closest option for remote workers.

Residence permit for recent graduates of Polish universities seeking employment or starting a business. Valid for 9 months from graduation.

Work and residence permit for managers, specialists, and trainees transferred within multinational corporate groups. Valid for up to 3 years for managers/specialists, 1 year for trainees.

Temporary work permit for seasonal employment in agriculture, horticulture, tourism, forestry, and other sectors. Valid for up to 9 months within a 12-month period.

Residence permit for foreigners married to Polish citizens. Valid for 3 years, renewable. Full access to labor market and benefits of Polish residents.

Residence permit issued upon arrival in Poland for students enrolled in full-time academic programs. Valid for duration of studies up to one year, renewable for full program.