🇵🇱 Poland · Permanent Settlement
Residence permit for a long-term resident of the EU — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €235 |
| Minimum annual salary | €235 |
| Proof of savings | €1,174 |
| Minimum investment | €470 |
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Language level | B1 |
| Age range | 16–99 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €47 |
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://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €235.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum annual salary
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Proof of savings
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Minimum investment
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Work experience
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Language level
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Age range
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Application fee
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
Open to all nationalities
https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc-en/permit-for-residence-of-a-long-term-eu-resident · verified 2026-06-09
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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 2026-06-09.