Europe
Nomad Score
7/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,600
Internet Speed
70 Mbps
Safety
Very Safe
Poland taxes residents on worldwide income. Flat 19% tax available for business income. Polish Deal reforms in 2022 changed contribution rules significantly. IP Box offers 5% on qualifying income.
Income Tax
12-32%
Capital Gains
19%
VAT / Sales Tax
23%
Tax Year
calendar
Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Citizens of 60+ countries can enter Poland and the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This is the standard entry for tourists and short-term business visitors.
tourist
For nationals requiring a visa to enter the Schengen Area. Allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, business, or family visits.
work
The closest Poland has to a digital nomad visa. Allows freelancers and self-employed individuals to live and work in Poland for up to one year, renewable. Requires registering a sole proprietorship (jednoosobowa dziaΕalnoΕΔ gospodarcza) and paying Polish taxes.
work
Allows non-EU nationals to live and work in Poland for up to 3 years. Combines residence and work authorization. Required for employment with Polish companies or continued freelance activity after initial visa.
business
For self-employed individuals and company owners who want to continue business operations in Poland beyond initial visa. Ideal for freelancers transitioning from Type D visa to longer-term residence.
special
Permanent residence status for non-EU nationals who have lived legally in Poland for at least 5 years. Provides indefinite right to live and work in Poland and mobility rights throughout the EU.
$1,600/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
NFZ public healthcare is free for contributors. Wait times for specialists can be long. Private healthcare is excellent and affordable (Medicover, LUX MED).
PESEL (personal ID number) needed for most banks. mBank and Millennium are foreigner-friendly. Excellent mobile banking apps.
Very safe. Low crime rates. Warsaw, Krakow, and Wroclaw are very walkable. Some football hooliganism exists but does not affect tourists.