Residency
Poland — Residency: Visa Overview
Poland issues temporary residence permits by purpose of stay (work, study, business, family), generally up to 3 years, for a PLN 440 fee plus PLN 100 for the card, applied for electronically via MOS from 27 April 2026.
VerifiedProfessional tax guide — not a government sourceDudkowiak – Temporary residence permits in Poland (law firm guide)Last reviewed: 2026-10-26
Key facts
- Temporary residence permits are granted by purpose of stay, such as work, study, conducting business or family reunification, and include the EU Blue Card, intra-corporate transfer and seasonal work.
- A temporary permit can be granted for a maximum of 3 years; the uniform residence and work permit is issued for up to 3 years taking employment length into account.
- The decision fee for a residence and work permit is PLN 440, with PLN 100 extra for the residence card; seasonal work permits cost PLN 170.
- Seasonal-work permits are limited to 9 months from first entry.
- From 27 April 2026, residence permit applications are to be submitted electronically through the MOS system.