Self-employment / Freelance in Poland
One documented route of this kind in Poland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary residence for business activity / self-employment
Temporary residence permit for running business activity, subject to income or employment thresholds; third-country nationals generally need a qualifying status to run a sole proprietorship.
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Validity
- Up to 3 years, renewable
- Language requirement
- None for the permit itself
- Permanent residence
- Counts toward 5 years for EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- Recognition typically after 3 years of permanent residence
Requirements
- Business activity documents justifying a stay over 3 months
- Income proof net >= PLN 776 (single) / >= PLN 600 per family member
- Company income >= 12x average regional gross monthly wage in prior year OR >= 2 eligible employees (or capacity)
- Health insurance
- Proof of residence
Required Documents
- Application form (MOS) required
- 4 photos / digital photo required
- Passport photocopy required
- Business activity documents required
- Health insurance required
- Income proof required
- Company financials required
- Proof of residence required
Official fees
- Stamp duty 340 PLN
- Residence card issuance 100 PLN
Process Steps
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1
File via MOS
Submit the application through MOS by the last day of legal stay.
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2
Fingerprints
Attend the fingerprint appointment.
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3
Card
Collect the residence card if granted.