Poland's residence-and-work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals (Niebieska Karta UE). It requires higher qualifications and a salary above a defined threshold, and offers easier employer changes and EU mobility over time.
Highly qualified third-country professionals with a qualifying job offer in Poland.
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This permit is for non-EU nationals running or managing a business in Poland — sole traders, board members, general partners and commercial proxies. The business must meet a viability or job-creation test, and you must show stable income.
The single permit (jednolite zezwolenie) is Poland's main work route for non-EU nationals: one decision by the voivode that combines residence and work authorisation in a single document. You generally need a job offer and an employer declaration confirming the role and pay.
Poland's EU Blue Card (Niebieska Karta UE) is a residence-and-work permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals. It needs higher qualifications and a salary above the national threshold, and offers easier employer changes and EU mobility over time.
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