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🇵🇱 Poland

EU Blue Card Visa

Premium residence permit for highly qualified non-EU professionals with a university degree or 5+ years of professional experience. Requires an employment contract of at least 6 months with a gross monthly salary of at least PLN 12,273 (150% of national average, updated annually). Labour market test applies unless exempt. Valid for up to 3 years (contract length + 3 months). After 18 months in Poland, holders can move to another EU member state under EU mobility rules. Provides a faster path to EU long-term residence. Spouse receives immediate work authorization. Reformed in 2024 to accept professional experience in lieu of degree and reduce contract length requirement from 12 to 6 months.

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Processing Time

1-3 months

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Cost

PLN 440 residence card fee

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Duration

Up to 3 years (contract + 3 months)

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Work Rights

Full employment authorization for specified position

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Renewability

Renewable with continued qualifying employment

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1University degree or 5+ years professional experience in same field
  • 2Employment contract of at least 6 months
  • 3Gross salary ≥ PLN 12,273/month (150% national average)
  • 4Employment matching qualifications
  • 5Health insurance coverage
  • 6Labour market test (unless exempt)

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