Other aspects foreign businessmen should take into consideration are the following:

• The legislation for Poland immigration regarding citizenship stipulates that the foreign investor must have lived in this country for at least 3 years




N.B: Living 3 years on the basis of a permanent residence permit prior to applying for citizenship by investment; after 3 years of holding the temporary permit, the foreigner can apply for permanent residence in Poland. After 3 years of permanent residence, the foreigner can apply for naturalization into Polish citizenship.



• The annual turnover the company is expected to generate is of at least EUR 15,000, these financial aspects being the basic legal requirements for applying for Polish citizenship by investment in 2022.

• The person must be the holder of a residence card and must have a profitable business in Poland (and pay taxes accordingly).

• The investor must have lived in Poland on a continuous basis, with the mention that breaks are allowed, as long as the overall period of not living here is less than 10 months.

• The applicant for citizenship by investment in Poland must have a stable source of income, which can refer to income from dividends, income from work contracts and other types of sources.

• Proof of having a stable place to live, such as the long-term rental contract or the proof of property ownership in Poland.

The command of the Polish language is also necessary – the minimum requirement is B1 level. Poland Residency Requirements:

• Must be over 21 years of age.

• Invest at least EUR 100,000 in a business that will then be evaluated as being profitable.

• The annual turnover the company is expected to generate is of at least EUR 15,000.

• Invest in the Business.

• Bank balance to show proof of funds, at least equivalent of Euro 14,000.

• No past criminal record.

• No past offense to Schengen Immigration Law.