Poland – Visas
Poland is a member of both the EU and the Schengen Area. Citizens of EU/EEA and Swiss nationals…
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Make your move to Poland
Central European and affordable, Poland offers very cheap property, strong healthcare and widely spoken English. Work and business routes offer a clear way in, and there is no wealth tax.
Poland at a glance
Cost of living
Low
Property
Very affordable
Healthcare
Strong
Safety
Safe
Climate
Cool (~9°C)
English
Very widely spoken
Expat community
Moderate
Where Poland is strongest: property affordability #18 of 75safety #26 of 78cost of living #30 of 77
Worth weighing up: size of expat community #61 of 81visa ease #51 of 81tax friendliness #42 of 81
TaxWorldwide; 32% top, no wealth tax
Visa / residencyWork/business; no retiree route
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Poland – Residency
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