Polish Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity

Who it's for

• Foreigners running their own economic activity in Poland
• Management-board members of a limited liability or joint-stock company
• General partners of a limited partnership or limited joint-stock partnership, and company proxies

Requirements

• A business in Poland that meets the statutory income or job-creation conditions, or evidence of resources/plans to meet them
• Stable and regular income sufficient to support yourself and dependants
• Health insurance covering treatment in Poland
• A place of residence in Poland
• Company / registration documents evidencing the business activity and your role in it

What you can do

• Reside in Poland to run or manage the business
• Where the role is that of a board member, work in that capacity (the residence card is annotated with access to the labour market)
• Renew the permit and build residence towards long-term residence

How to apply

The foreigner applies in person to the voivode competent for their place of residence, no later than the last day of legal stay. Filing a complete application on time keeps the stay legal until the decision becomes final.

The applicant must document that the company meets the economic conditions - for example accounts showing the required income, evidence of employees, or proof of sufficient means and a credible plan to satisfy the conditions.

The permit is granted for the period necessary to achieve its purpose, exceeding three months and up to three years, with the option of applying for subsequent permits.