Poland

Update November 2026: Poland has no golden visa programme.

Poland is a full EU member state and also part of schengen zone. Poland is one of the most attractive locations for foreign investments. Poland has surplus number of engineers, economists and IT specialists with good knowledge of english. Poland has the highest number of workers in the EU employed on temporary contracts. The Polish government offers investors various forms of state aid and 14 special economic zones with tax breaks. According to an Ernst & Young report, Poland ranks 7th in the world in terms of investment attractiveness. Polish law stipulates the principle of freedom of business activity.

Residence program

Business residence from €50,000.

Citizenship program

No citizenship by investment. Naturalisation after 10 years of legal residence.

Investment name

Business activity

Minimum investment

€50,000

Qualifying investments

Invest capital in a polish commercial entity and generate jobs. Examples of commercial activities include, electronics, telecom, food, supermarkets, Information technology, trade, shipping etc..

Visa type

National D visa / C business visa for business activities

Processing time

3 months

Permanent residence

After 5 years

Citizenship

After 10 years of residence

Dual nationality

Allowed

Last reviewed November 2026. Programme rules change often, so confirm details with us before investing.