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Europe
Poland
📍 Warsaw 💱 PLN 🗣 Polish
An EU/Schengen member with growing tech ecosystem and one of Europe's strongest economies. National Visa for long-term work and study; Pole's Card offers fast-track residence and citizenship for those with Polish heritage.
Available visas
2 visa pathways for Poland
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Work Poland
National Visa (D)
Poland's main long-stay visa for foreign workers, students, and entrepreneurs. Year one as a D visa, then a chain of residence permits that lands you at EU long-term resident status after five years.
Min. monthly income
€0/mo
Processing time
15–30 days for the visa (residence card takes longer)
Initial duration
1 year initial
Cost
€80
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Family Poland
Pole's Card
If even one of your grandparents was Polish, this is the fastest line to an EU passport currently on offer. Free to apply, €1,800 settlement grant when you move, and the Pole's Card-to-citizenship arc takes about 3–4 years total.
Min. monthly income
€0/mo
Processing time
3–12 months
Initial duration
10 years (the card itself; residence is a separate track)
Cost
€0
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