National Visa Type D - Business Activity
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National Visa Type D - Business Activity

Investor PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

30 days

Application Fee

140 PLN

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Varies

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Long-term national visa for entrepreneurs and business owners establishing or running a business in Poland. Valid for up to one year, renewable, with pathway to permanent residency after 5 years.

The business activity visa and permit is for entrepreneurs and business owners establishing and running companies in Poland. It requires demonstrating genuine business activity with minimum annual revenue of EUR 15,000 or employment of 2+ Polish citizens full-time.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

15,000 EUR

per year

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Current and valid

Business registration

Certificate of business registration in Poland

Tax identification number (NIP)

Polish tax number

Financial statements

Tax returns showing EUR 15,000+ annual income

Health insurance

Valid Polish insurance or international policy

Accommodation proof

Rental agreement or property deed

Business plan

Overview of business activities

Optional

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Advantages

  • Pathway to permanent residency and citizenship
  • Family reunification possible
  • Schengen travel rights
  • Business ownership and control
  • Renewable indefinitely if business continues

Considerations

  • Requires active business operation
  • Minimum EUR 15,000 annual revenue required
  • Administrative burden of business compliance
  • Must maintain business continuity
  • Lengthy pathway to citizenship (6+ years)

Application Process

1

Register business in Poland

Establish company or sole proprietorship (JDG)

2

Demonstrate revenue

Show EUR 15,000+ annual revenue or equivalent business activity

3

Prepare documentation

Gather business registration, tax documents, financial proof

4

Apply for temporary residence

Apply at voivodeship office for business activity permit

5

Provide application for D visa

If applying from abroad, apply at consulate with business documents

6

Decision issued

Decision within 30 days

Application Forms

Temporary Residence Permit Application - Business Activity

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