{"id":4058,"date":"2024-11-28T09:43:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/pl\/?p=4058"},"modified":"2025-05-23T12:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T10:59:50","slug":"jak-uzyskac-zezwolenie-na-pobyt-dla-czlonka-zarzadu-firmy-w-polsce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Obtain a&nbsp;Residence Permit for a&nbsp;Board Member of a&nbsp;Company in Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A residence permit in Poland (temporary or permanent) is a&nbsp;legal document allowing non-EU citizens to stay and conduct business or work activities in Poland. Temporary residence permits (Karta Pobytu) are issued for 3 to 36 months, while permanent ones (Karta Sta\u0142ego Pobytu) are granted indefinitely. Residence permits enable you to freely travel within the Schengen zone, access medical care, study, and manage properties in Poland.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/#residence-permit-based-on-business-activity\" >Residence Permit Based on Business Activity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/#requirements\" >Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/#steps-to-obtain-a-residence-permit\" >Steps to Obtain a&nbsp;Residence Permit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/#costs\" >Costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/progressholding.pl\/en\/how-to-obtain-a-residence-permit-for-a-board-member-of-a-company-in-poland\/#important-notes\" >Important Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"residence-permit-based-on-business-activity\"><\/span><strong>Residence Permit Based on Business Activity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the grounds for obtaining a&nbsp;residence permit is conducting business in Poland. Foreigners intending to manage a&nbsp;limited liability company (sp\u00f3\u0142ka z&nbsp;ograniczon\u0105 odpowiedzialno\u015bci\u0105) or a&nbsp;joint-stock company (sp\u00f3\u0142ka akcyjna), or act as general or trusted representatives, are eligible.<\/p>\n<p>To obtain a&nbsp;residence permit for managing a&nbsp;company:<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"requirements\"><\/span><strong>Requirements<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Company Registration<\/strong>: You must register the company in Poland through the National Court Register (KRS).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valid Passport<\/strong>: A valid passport is necessary.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Proof of Financial Means<\/strong>: Demonstrate sufficient financial resources to live in Poland.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health Insurance<\/strong>: Provide valid medical insurance.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean Criminal Record<\/strong>: Have no convictions in Poland or other EU countries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"steps-to-obtain-a-residence-permit\"><\/span><strong>Steps to Obtain a&nbsp;Residence Permit<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Application Submission<\/strong><br \/>\nSubmit the application to the voivodeship office responsible for the company&#8217;s registration location. Include required documents.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Required Documents<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Application form for a&nbsp;residence permit<\/li>\n<li>Valid passport<\/li>\n<li>KRS company registration document confirming your board membership<\/li>\n<li>Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statement)<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance document<\/li>\n<li>Criminal record certificate<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>: Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Polish by a&nbsp;certified translator.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review Process<\/strong><br \/>\nThe voivodeship office reviews the application within 60 days. If approved, a&nbsp;temporary residence permit is issued for one year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension<\/strong><br \/>\nYou can extend your residence permit annually if you continue as a&nbsp;board member.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"costs\"><\/span><strong>Costs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Application fee: PLN 440 (approximately \u20ac95)<\/li>\n<li>Temporary residence card: PLN 50 (approximately \u20ac11)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"important-notes\"><\/span><strong>Important Notes<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A stamp in your passport allows legal stay during the application review.<\/li>\n<li>Appeals can be made within 14 days if your application is denied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To ensure compliance and minimize risks of denial, it is highly recommended to consult legal professionals or specialized agencies. They can guide you through the process, help prepare the required documents, and ensure timely submissions.<\/p>\n<p>For further assistance or consultations, feel free to contact us at\u00a0<strong><a href=\"mailto:office@progressholding.pl\" rel=\"noopener\">office@progressholding.pl<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A residence permit in Poland (temporary or permanent) is a&nbsp;legal document allowing non-EU citizens to stay and conduct business or work activities in Poland. Temporary residence permits (Karta Pobytu) are issued for 3 to 36 months, while permanent ones (Karta Sta\u0142ego Pobytu) are granted indefinitely. 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