Compare 2 visas

Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route): $130 fee, 24 months. Poland Self-Employed (Jednoosobowa Działalność) Residency: PLN 340 (≈ $86.93) fee, 36 months.

Key differences

  • Poland Self-Employed Jednoosobowa costs $86.93 to apply, $43.07 less than Austria Self-Employed Residence.
  • Austria Self-Employed Residence takes ~3 wks to process, about 11 months sooner than Poland Self-Employed Jednoosobowa.

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Cost
Minimum income
Not available
PLN 776 (≈ $198.39)/mo
Application fee
$130
Best: Lowest fee. PLN 340 (≈ $86.93)
Timing
Initial duration
2 years
Best: Longest initial stay. 3 years
Processing time
Best: Fastest processing. ~3 wks
about 2 years
Years to PR
2 years
No PR path
Days per year
Not available
Not available
Family
Dependents allowed
Yes
Yes
Renewable
Yes
Yes
Rating
Our score
2.9/5
Best: Highest score. 3.4/5

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Austria Self-Employed Residence Permit (Gewerbeschein Route) vs Poland Self-Employed (Jednoosobowa Działalność) Residency: Visa Comparison 2026 | Rewire Abroad