In 2025, foreigners applying for a temporary residence permit to work in a highly skilled occupation (Blue Card/EU Blue Card) must demonstrate that their gross monthly salary is at least PLN 12,272.58.

This is an increase of PLN 1,539.36 compared to the 2024 threshold. The higher amount of minimum salary also applies to applications submitted from 1 January 2024. Foreigners who are in the process of applying for a Blue Card should make sure that they still meet the condition of achieving the required salary. If their salary is below the minimum threshold, they will receive a negative decision. The gross amount of PLN 10,733.22 applies to proceedings started before 2024.

The increase in the minimum salary required to obtain an EU Blue Card results from the announcement by the President of Statistics Poland of the average salary in the national economy for 2024, which amounted to PLN 8,181.72 gross. A condition for granting a Blue Card is to demonstrate that the foreigner’s remuneration is at least 150% of the amount of the average remuneration in the national economy from the year preceding the application.

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