🇵🇱 Poland · Employer-sponsored work
EU Blue Card — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,242 |
| Minimum annual salary | €26,818 (≈ PLN 9,519 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B2 |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €123 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/migration-and-asylum/eu-immigration-portal/eu-blue-card/eu-blue-card-poland_en.
- Typical processing: ~60 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,242.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The amount of minimum remuneration required for the purposes of granting the permit is PLN 9519,23 gross monthly.”
“To apply for an EU Blue Card, the applicant must: have a valid work contract for highly qualified employment with a duration of at least 1 year ... Poland applies a labour market test.”
“The standard period of validity in Poland is: three years. ... in Poland, the EU Blue Card is issued for the period of the employment contract plus three months but no longer than three years. (página não indica se conduz a residência permanente)”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.