Temporary Residence Permit for Conducting Business Activity
Poland
Last updated: December 27, 2025
3 years (renewable)
$113-$120
6-8 months
High
About this Visa
This visa lets you live and run a business in Poland for up to 3 years. You must own or partly own a Polish company (not just work for one). The visa is for business owners, partners, and company founders—not employees. Right now (December 2025), Poland is accepting new applications. You can work in any job you want—the visa doesn't restrict your employment. You can also bring your spouse and children to live with you. The main catch: you need to prove your business makes enough money or employs enough people.
Key Benefits
- Work anywhere in Poland without restrictions
- Bring spouse and children
- Travel freely across Europe (90 days at a time)
- Start building toward citizenship (10 years total)
- Access healthcare with insurance
- Spouse can work without separate permit
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 or older
- Own or partly own a Polish business
- Business generates income OR employ 2+ full-time people OR have credible business plan
- No criminal record
- Valid health insurance
- Not on sanctions or entry ban lists
- Business justifies stay longer than 3 months
- Cannot have overstayed previous visa
- Must apply from within Poland (legally present)
Financial Requirement
Annual income = 12 times your region's average monthly salary (~$27,000+ per year) OR 2+ full-time employees for 1+ year OR credible business plan with investments and client contracts
Documents
- Valid passportAll pages required
- Passport photos2 recent color photos
- Company registration papersFrom national register
- Articles of AssociationIf company structure
- Special form (Annex No. 1)Signed by company authorized person, NOT applicant
- Previous tax returnFrom last complete tax year
- Bank statementsLast 3-6 months
- Tax and social security proofProof of payment
- Rental agreement or property deedFor residence
- Utility billShowing current address
- Health insuranceValid public or private
- Police certificateFrom home country, no criminal record
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.