Poland Business Activity Residency

To qualify for the Poland Business Activity Residence, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Business Activity

The declared and actual purpose of the applicant’s stay in Poland must be to conduct business activity under applicable regulations. The activity must justify a stay longer than three months.

Economic Activity Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following conditions related to their business activity:

Income Generation

The business must have generated income not lower than 12 times the average monthly gross remuneration in the voivodeship (region) where the entity is registered, in the 12 months preceding the application.

Employment Creation

The business must have employed at least two full-time employees (Polish citizens, EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, or third-country nationals with work rights in Poland) for at least 12 months before the application.

Future Economic Contribution

The business must demonstrate potential for future contributions, such as investments, technology transfer, job creation, or introducing beneficial innovations.

Legal Stay and Eligibility

Applicants must be third-country nationals or stateless persons who are legally residing in Poland at the time of application. They must hold a short-term residence title, such as a visa or permit, to apply.

Health Insurance

Applicants must have health insurance as defined by the Act on health care services financed from public funds (27 August 2004) or proof of coverage for treatment costs in Poland.

Stable Income

Applicants must demonstrate a stable and regular income sufficient to cover living costs for themselves and their dependents. The income requirement is:

• At least PLN 776 (US$ 183.5) per month for single applicants without dependents.
• At least PLN 600 (US$ 142) per month for each family member.

Accommodation

Applicants must provide proof of a guaranteed place of residence in Poland, such as a rental agreement or ownership documents.