Poland · Business and investment
Business activity in Poland for foreign nationals
Who it's for: Foreign nationals who want to set up and run a business in Poland.
Information, not immigration advice. This page summarises what the government publishes. Confirm every figure on the official page before you pay or apply.
Last checked 3 Nov 2026
Requirements at a glance
- Money to show: Not required
- Main fee: Not required
- Decision time: 7 days
What the official pages say
3 points recorded from official pages. Open a point to see the official wording.
Money to showNot requiredOfficial wording
“it does not require any capital to start with”
Main feeNot requiredOfficial wording
“it can be registered online, and registration is free of charge”
Decision time7 daysOfficial wording
“However, usually the whole process takes about 7 days.”
We have not yet recorded: Job offer needed; Study place needed; Minimum education; Work experience; Language; Age limit; Salary threshold; Family can join; Can lead to permanent residence; Occupation list. That does not mean there is no rule — confirm on the official page. Official page.
All visa types in Poland
Every visa type we have listed, grouped by purpose, with links to the official pages.
Poland visa typesBefore you pay anyone
- Nobody can guarantee a visa. Only the government of the country you apply to decides.
- UK employers must not charge you for a Certificate of Sponsorship.
- German missions say you don't need an agent to get a visa appointment.
- Check any adviser or recruitment agent on an official register before you pay.