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Poland — Residency: Work Visa

The Polish EU Blue Card needs gross pay of at least PLN 160,264.08 a year in 2026, and ordinary work permits need at least the PLN 4,806 minimum wage.

VerifiedGovernment / official sourceModuł Obsługi Spraw (MOS) — EU Blue CardLast reviewed: 2026-10-23

Key facts

  • Blue Card pay must be at least 150% of the previous year national average, which is PLN 160,264.08 a year for 2026 applications, over PLN 13,355.34 a month.
  • Blue Card applicants need a job requiring higher education or at least 5 years of experience.
  • For standard temporary residence and work permits the pay must match comparable staff and be at least PLN 4,806 gross a month.
  • Pay from several employers can be combined to meet the threshold.

Steps

  1. Application Steps — Steps to apply for a work visa in Poland are not well understood in this knowledge base

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