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Poland Temporary residence permit for a European volunteer

7 facts quoted from the official source

This permit covers participation in a European voluntary-service programme at an approved host organisation in Poland.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment requirementParticipation in a qualifying EU-supported voluntary programme is required.
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA written agreement with an approved host organisation must cover the voluntary activity and support conditions.
  • Financial resourcesThe volunteer must have the support or resources required by the programme and residence rules.
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health-insurance requirementHealth-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
1 proven from the official source.
  • Initial duration or stay ceilingThe permit is granted for more than three months and up to one year.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: This permit covers participation in a European voluntary-service programme at an approved host organisation in Poland.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The volunteer must have the support or resources required by the programme and residence rules. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 7 points against the official source; 7 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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