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Poland Temporary residence permit for scientific research

12 facts quoted from the official source

This permit allows a researcher to conduct scientific research or development work at an approved research institution in Poland.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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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
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA hosting agreement or contract with a research institution approved by the competent minister is required.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must have sufficient financial resources under the statutory research-permit rules.
  • Prior qualificationsThe researcher must hold a higher-education qualification giving access to doctoral programmes.
  • Who qualifiesThe 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 insuranceHealth-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Duration Minimum Months ExclusiveThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
Also stated by the source
  • Family membersQualifying family members may use the family-reunification procedure.
  • Work rights during studyThe holder may perform the research or development activity covered by the permit without a separate work permit.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Family membersQualifying family members may use the family-reunification procedure.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
3 proven from the official source.
  • Duration Maximum YearsThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Duration and validityThe permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
  • Renewal and extensionThe permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: This permit allows a researcher to conduct scientific research or development work at an approved research institution in Poland.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient financial resources under the statutory research-permit 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 12 points against the official source; 12 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.

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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.

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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