Temporary residence permit for purpose of conducting business activity in Poland

Temporary residence permit for purpose of conducting business activity · Poland visa route

longTerm · last reviewed 2026-08-03 · all Poland routes

A longer-stay route based on its specific eligibility requirements.

Important notes

• Poland MOS states the temporary residence permit for conducting business activity is for foreigners conducting business in Poland.
• Applicants apply to the voivode competent for place of stay and provide application/attachments.
• Business setup rules depend on legal form and nationality; non-citizens can conduct business in permitted forms.

Preparation checklist

• Prepare route evidence: applying to the voivode competent for place of stay with application/attachments.
• Confirm the financial evidence: no single investor threshold; must evidence lawful business activity.
• Check work rights and restrictions: present as business activity residence, not investor visa.
• Save your submitted files and track the next application or renewal date.

Official source

Official source: Poland official source

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