Living in Poland

Europe — Expat guide for moving and living abroad
Country overview
Capital
Warsaw
Currency
PLN
Continent
Europe
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Entry requirements
Check if your passport needs a visa for Poland.
Check visa requirementsPopular passport access to Poland
| Passport | Status | Max Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | Visa Free | — |
| Belgium | Visa Free | — |
| Bulgaria | Visa Free | — |
| Croatia | Visa Free | — |
| Cyprus | Visa Free | — |
| Czechia | Visa Free | — |
| Denmark | Visa Free | — |
| Estonia | Visa Free | — |
| Finland | Visa Free | — |
| France | Visa Free | — |
Detailed visa guides for Poland
Monthly costs
Warsaw
Rent (center)
3,500 PLN/mo
Groceries
1,200 PLN/mo
Transport
110 PLN/mo
Est. Monthly Total
5,610 PLN/mo
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Work permits
Poland offers a Digital Nomad / Freelance visa option.
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Temporary Residence and Work Permit
Duration: Up to 3 years, renewable
Non-EU nationals with a job offer from a Polish employer
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EU Blue Card
Duration: Up to 3 years
Highly qualified non-EU workers with a degree and job offer above salary threshold
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Digital Nomad Visa (National D Visa)
Duration: 1 year
Remote workers with proof of foreign employment/income
Salary & tax
Income Tax Range
0% – 32%
Social Security (Employee)
0.2271%
Annual thresholds. Free amount PLN 30,000. Poland Business Harbour for tech.
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Insurance
SafetyWing
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Airalo
Poland eSIM data plans from $4.50. Activate before you land — no SIM swap.
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