Temporary residence based on conducting business in Poland, assessed against the applicable business conditions; not an automatic residence right obtained by investing a fixed sum.
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.
In force since 27 April 2026: business-activity temporary residence applications use MOS electronic submission to the competent voivode. This residence process is separate from a consular D visa.
Electronic filing does not remove in-person steps: the voivode may call you for fingerprints, a specimen signature and original documents.
Fees depend on the exact permit and consular jurisdiction; a D-visa fee is not the fee for every residence-permit category.
Preparation checklist
Confirm the permitted business form and the business-activity residence conditions before committing funds.
Prepare the application and business evidence specified for your case, and file through MOS with the competent voivode.
Retain electronic confirmation and follow any summons for fingerprints, originals or additional evidence.