
Portugal
From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years

Poland, a member of the European Union and the Schengen Area, is increasingly popular among international investors, expats, and families seeking European residency, citizenship, and real estate opportunities. With a strong economy, vibrant cities like Warsaw and Krakow, and a robust property market, Poland offers a strategic gateway to Europe for those looking to invest, relocate, or secure a second passport.
Poland does not currently offer a golden visa or citizenship by investment programme similar to those offered by some other countries. Alternatives do exist elsewhere in Europe such as the programmes in Portugal and Malta. Such golden visa programmes often allow individuals to obtain citizenship or residency rights through substantial investment, typically in real estate, national development funds, or local businesses.
Polish citizenship can be obtained by birth, descent, or naturalization. For those with Polish ancestry, citizenship by descent is a straightforward and popular route. Dual citizenship is permitted, making it possible to hold a Polish passport alongside another nationality. Poland dual citizenship and citizenship by descent are in high demand, especially for those seeking to strengthen their global mobility and access to the European market.
This scheme requires applicants to start a business in Poland. They must generate €15,000 within one year to qualify for temporary residency as well as the permit. The investor, as owner of the company, would not have to physically reside in Poland.
Poland has one of the strongest passport rankings, which would make for a strong incentive for investors were the country to ever offer a Citizenship by Investment programme. The passport offers visa-free travel to 197 countries across the globe. This makes for 92.5% of global travel and access to up to 80.8% of the world’s wealth (measured in GDP). It ranks 23rd in La Vida’s comprehensive Global Passport Ranking.
See below a selection of countries offering residency and citizenship investment programmes.