Permit to purchase real estate for foreigners.
We help citizens from outside the European Union navigate the process of obtaining a permit from the Minister of Interior and Administration to purchase real estate in Poland (e.g., land for building a house, land with a ready-made house, shares in land) — from checking whether a permit is needed at all, to submitting a complete application and liaising with the authorities.
When a permit is required
The obligation to obtain a permit depends on the buyer's citizenship, the type of property, and its location. Below are the most common situations — we assess each one individually.
- Buyers from outside the European Economic Area and Switzerland
- Purchase of a house with land
- Purchase of building land or agricultural land
- Property located in a border zone
- Acquisition of shares in land following the purchase of an apartment, e.g., shares in a road, shares in access to plots with necessary infrastructure
- Citizens of European Economic Area and Swiss countries
- Residential unit as a separate property outside the border zone (exception: if it is necessary to acquire shares in road plots, etc.)
- When we purchase a cooperative ownership right to an apartment — regardless of location
- Spouses of Polish citizens meeting statutory conditions
How we handle your case
Free assessment
We check whether a permit is required in your case and analyze the legal status of the property.
Document preparation
We prepare an individual document checklist and oversee certified translations and certificate validity periods.
Application and decision
We submit the application to MSWiA, respond to authority requests, and manage the case until the decision is issued.
- Identity documents and proof of residence status
- Property details: land register number, land registry extract, cadastral map excerpt, other necessary certificates
- Preliminary contract or seller's declaration
- Documents confirming the source of purchase financing
- Justification of ties to Poland (work, family, studies, business activity)
- Certified translations of foreign-language documents
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. We assess the obligation to obtain a permit individually for each case.
Free assessment of your situation
Tell us your citizenship and what you want to buy — we'll let you know whether a permit will be needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy an apartment without a permit?
In most cases, yes. Purchasing a standalone residential unit outside the border zone typically does not require a permit. It's different with building land or land with a house — a permit is necessary in those cases.
How long does it take to obtain a permit?
Up to 6 months.
What happens if I buy without the required permit?
A contract concluded without the required permit is invalid. That's why we always start by checking the obligation — it's the most cost-effective stage of the entire procedure.
Do you also help with mortgages and the actual purchase?
Yes. We provide real estate and mortgage brokerage services, so one person guides you through the permit, property selection, and financing.
Czy pomagacie też przy kredycie i samym zakupie?
Tak. Prowadzimy pośrednictwo w nieruchomościach i kredytach hipotecznych, więc jedna osoba prowadzi Cię przez zezwolenie, wybór nieruchomości i finansowanie.