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House or land — non-EU buyer
House with plot, standalone land — permission mandatory.
MSWiA · permit · non-EU
MSWiA real estate permit
Polish Ministry of Interior consent for non-EU/EEA buyers
Citizens of countries outside the EU/EEA must obtain MSWiA permission before buying real estate in Poland. Without it, the transaction is void from the moment of signing. We prepare documents and demonstrate ties to Poland (więź z Polską), and run the case at the Department of Permits. Decision time 60–180 days. Exemptions: apartments (not houses), Karta Polaka holders, marriage to a Polish citizen for 5+ years, 5+ years of PR.
Decision time
60–180 days
MSWiA · standardValidity
2 years
tied to specific propertyState fee
1,570 PLN
opłata skarbowaArea limit
0.5–1 ha
house + plotWhen permission is required
Not every purchase requires it. Many foreigners buy without — knowing exemptions matters.
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Controlling stake in property-holding Sp. z o.o.
Buying > 50% of shares in a Sp. z o.o. owning property — counts as indirect purchase.
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Exemption — apartment
Apartment unit and parking spot — no permit needed (except border zone). Biggest exemption.
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Exemption — Karta Polaka
Card holders buy without permit (except border zone and > 1 ha).
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Exemption — marriage
Min. 5 years married to a Polish citizen + Polish residence.
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Exemption — 5+ years PR
Karta Stałego Pobytu or EU long-term resident.
Permit process
From preliminary contract to permit issuance — typically 3–6 months.
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Free consultation
30 minWhether your nationality and the property require permission.
- 02
Preliminary agreement
1 weekSign with seller. Suspension condition: deed after permit. Deposit 5–10%.
- 03
Application drafting
2–3 weeksApplication + ties justification: work, family, business, education, language.
- 04
Filing at MSWiA
1 dayePUAP or in person at ul. Batorego 5, Warsaw. Fee 1,570 PLN. Documents in Polish with sworn translation.
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MSWiA review
60–180 daysCountry of origin, source of funds, purpose, ties, state security checks.
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Decision
1 daySent by post or ePUAP. Valid 2 years on specific property.
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Notarial deed
1 dayNotary handles transfer with permit attached. Standard procedure.
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What we need
MSWiA looks at completeness and the strength of ties.
- Application (we prepare)01
- Passport + residence card with sworn translation02
- Preliminary purchase agreement03
- Land register (KW) extract04
- Cadastral map and land register excerpt05
- 12 months of bank statements, work contracts, company financials (source of funds)06
- Ties evidence: 3 years of PIT/CIT, employment/lease contracts, KRS, family records07
- Apostille on foreign documents08
- Sworn translations09
- Power of attorney for us10
Our fee
Turnkey from consultation to permit.
Consultation
Free
30 min · whether requiredPopularApplication
from 4,800 PLN
Docs + filing + representationWith sworn translations
from 6,500 PLN
+ apostilleComplex case
from 9,800 PLN
Border zone · weak ties* MSWiA fee 1,570 PLN separate. Apostille from country of origin — separate. Translations ~50–100 PLN/page.
Legal basis
- §01Act of 24 March 1920 on the Acquisition of Real Estate by Foreigners
- §02MSWiA Regulation of 17 January 2017 on detailed information and documents
- §03Constitution of Poland — art. 32
- §04EU Accession Treaty of 16 April 2003 (EU/EEA exemption)
- §05Hague Apostille Convention 1961
/ questions
Frequently asked
Any apartment unit — yes, regardless of nationality. Exception: border zone (15 km from BY, RU, UA, LT borders — always need permit). House with land — always needs permit.
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MSWiA permit turnkey
Free check whether you need it. Turnkey from 4,800 PLN.