- country
- Poland
- eligibility
- Government relocation programme open to IT specialists, startup founders, and representatives of small, medium and large enterprises. Originally focused on Belarusian ICT-sector entrepreneurs; after expansion the programme accepts nationals of any country seeking to implement projects of significant economic importance to Poland. Startup track targets young teams developing technologically advanced solutions or non-standard business models in early development stages. Fast-track visa applicants must meet at least one criterion: education in a technology-related field, at least one year of experience in the IT sector, or an invitation from a partnering company.
- processing notes
- Visa allows work without a separate work permit, setting up a business, and dependents (spouse and children) to accompany the primary applicant. Process: complete application form, contact Polish consulate and submit visa application, prepare documents, enter Poland, then receive assistance with work permits and company registration. Startup applicants may access additional support (one-time financial assistance up to 5,100 PLN, Poland Prize programme up to 50,000 PLN or 250,000 PLN with a corporate partner).
- quota
- Startup component initially set to support 20 teams (extensions not ruled out, per gov.pl). No overall programme quota stated.