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Temporary Residence Permit - Graduate

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

2 months

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

9 months

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Overview

Nine-month job-search permit for Polish university graduates pursuing employment or entrepreneurship, granted once only.

The Temporary Residence Permit for Graduates allows recent graduates of Polish universities to remain in Poland legally while seeking employment or launching businesses. Established under Article 186(1)(6) of the Law on Foreign Nationals, it bridges the gap between academic completion and professional integration.

The permit grants 9 months, issued once and non-renewable. Processing takes 60 days; fees total 340 PLN (stamp duty) plus 100 PLN (residence card). Applicants need a Bachelor's degree, 9,312 PLN annual income, and health insurance. Spouses cannot work. Upon expiry, graduates may convert to work permits or permanent residency through employment or business.

This visa is ideal for recent international graduates of Polish universities ready to launch careers in Poland's technology, engineering, or business sectors, or who wish to start their own ventures.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

9 months

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A

Poland

TRP-Work — Temporary Residence and Work Permit Type A

Validity3 years

Processing1–2 months

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Poland

EU Long-Term Resident's Permit

Validity5 years

Processing3–6 months

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Poland

PR-Permit — Permanent Residence Permit

ValidityVaries (Permanent right to reside after 10-year validity period. Can be renewed.)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Minimum education: Bachelor

Minimum income: 9312 PLN

Minimum savings: 2500

Health insurance required

Age: 18-

KEY CRITERIA

Education

bachelor or higher

Min. Income

8,412 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

University diploma

Student residence permit

Accommodation proof

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Stay in Poland for 9 months after graduation without immediate job requirement
Low fees of just 440 PLN (~€120) for residence card and stamp duty combined
Fast processing in 60 days from application submission
Dual intent permitted — can job hunt or start business during stay
Dependents allowed to accompany primary visa holder
Simple application process through official MOS portal
Bridge to permanent residence pathways after employment secured
Streamlined route compared to standard work permit requiring pre-existing job offer

Worth Knowing

Non-renewable after 9 months — must secure employment or business status before expiry
Spouse cannot work, limiting household income generation during residence period
Limited to Polish university graduates only — international graduates non-qualifying
Minimum savings requirement of 2,500 PLN needed to qualify
Work authorization details not explicitly spelled out in permit itself
Granted only once per applicant — no renewal or extension beyond 9 months
Must already hold Polish bachelor's degree — post-study employment pathway only
No pathway to permanent residence directly — requires separate work/business permit

Application Process

Complete university studies: Finish full-time academic program at Polish university

Apply for graduate permit: Apply at voivodeship office immediately after graduation

Submit documentation: Provide diploma/certificate of completion

Decision issued: Decision typically within 30 days

Use for job search/business launch: Use 9-month period to find employment or start business

Application Forms

Go to application portal

Temporary Residence Permit Application (Graduate)

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Verified Claims (11)

Last verified Jun 27, 2026

Fees

340 PLN stamp duty (opłata skarbowa) + 100 PLN residence card issuance fee

migrant.poznan.uw.gov.pl

Forms

Temporary Residence Permit Application (Graduate)

migrant.poznan.uw.gov.pl

Application Portal

https://mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl

migrant.poznan.uw.gov.pl

Official Info

https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-temporary-residence--graduate

gov.pl

Max Stay

9 months (granted once, not renewable)

gov.pl

Max Stay Estimate

type: days, initialDays: 273, notes: 9 months, granted once, not renewable

gov.pl

Official Code

Art. 186(1)(6) of the Law on Foreign Nationals

gov.pl

Processing Estimates

{"minDays":60,"maxDays":60}

migrant.poznan.uw.gov.pl

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Overview

Nine-month job-search permit for Polish university graduates pursuing employment or entrepreneurship, granted once only.

This visa is ideal for recent international graduates of Polish universities ready to launch careers in Poland's technology, engineering, or business sectors, or who wish to start their own ventures.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Stay in Poland for 9 months after graduation without immediate job requirement
Low fees of just 440 PLN (~€120) for residence card and stamp duty combined
Fast processing in 60 days from application submission
Dual intent permitted — can job hunt or start business during stay
Dependents allowed to accompany primary visa holder
Simple application process through official MOS portal
Bridge to permanent residence pathways after employment secured
Streamlined route compared to standard work permit requiring pre-existing job offer

Worth Knowing

Non-renewable after 9 months — must secure employment or business status before expiry
Spouse cannot work, limiting household income generation during residence period
Limited to Polish university graduates only — international graduates non-qualifying
Minimum savings requirement of 2,500 PLN needed to qualify
Work authorization details not explicitly spelled out in permit itself
Granted only once per applicant — no renewal or extension beyond 9 months
Must already hold Polish bachelor's degree — post-study employment pathway only
No pathway to permanent residence directly — requires separate work/business permit

Application Process