How does Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity work in Poland, and who qualifies?

Poland's Temporary Residence Permit for Business Activity is for third-country entrepreneurs, company directors and partners operating a business in Poland. It covers a range of roles, including sole traders, company board members, general partners and commercial proxies.

The key conditions are that you have a stable and regular source of income to support yourself and any dependants, and that the business meets a viability test — for example a minimum income, employing a set number of staff, or evidence that it will meet these. You will also need health insurance and proof of accommodation, plus company and registration documents (a KRS extract or CEIDG entry) and proof of no tax or social-security arrears. The application is made to the voivode at the urząd wojewódzki.

Because the viability test and the company documentation are central, getting the structure and paperwork right matters. ACME can help you assess whether your business meets the conditions and prepare the supporting evidence, and we suggest confirming the current requirements on the official portals before you apply.