DOMUS GLOBALI am not sure whether I need a permit
I want to understand how the rules apply to my citizenship and the property I plan to buy.
Check whether I need a permitBUYING PROPERTY IN POLAND
MSWiA permit to buy property in Poland
We check whether you need a permit, prepare the application and supporting documents, and help with submission and correspondence with the ministry within the agreed scope of service.
Buying independently, directly from a developer or through another agency? You can use our MSWiA service on its own. You do not need to appoint us as your property agent.
What do you need help with?
Choose your situation. We will carry your selection into the enquiry form.
I need to prepare an application
I have chosen a property and need help with the documents, application and next steps.
Discuss an applicationMy application is already in progress
I have received a letter or a request for further documents from MSWiA, or the case is taking longer than expected.
Discuss an existing caseMy purchase has a deadline
I have a preliminary agreement, mortgage arrangements or a completion date to coordinate with the permit process.
Discuss the timing of my purchaseFirst, establish whether you need a permit
MSWiA is Poland’s Ministry of the Interior and Administration. A property acquisition permit is an administrative decision, not a mortgage approval or a residence permit.
A seller, lender or acquaintance may tell you that foreign buyers need permission. That is not a complete answer. Your citizenship, the legal rights being acquired and the property’s location all matter.
We start by assessing your circumstances, not by filling in a standard application. If an exemption applies, we explain its basis. If a permit is required, we identify the documents and how the process fits into your purchase.
When might an MSWiA permit be required?
A house, a plot or a separate share in land
Buyers who are not EEA or Swiss citizens often need a permit for these purchases. We check for any applicable exemption before preparing an application.
An apartment
Buying a legally self-contained residential unit outside the border zone is generally exempt. Other properties and legal rights included in the transaction need to be checked separately.
A share in an access road or a separate plot
A share in common property inseparably attached to an apartment is not the same as a separately acquired share in an access road. A separate property may require a permit.
EEA or Swiss citizenship
Citizens of EU countries, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland are exempt from the MSWiA permit requirement. Other restrictions, such as rules on agricultural land, must still be checked separately.
A residence card alone does not settle the question
Holding a residence card does not automatically exempt you from the permit requirement. Some exemptions depend on the type of residence permission, how long you have lived in Poland since it was granted, and family circumstances. We check whether the conditions apply, not simply whether you hold a card.
What the service covers
Checking the permit requirement
We review the buyer and the property. The outcome is an assessment based on verified information, or a list of the facts needed before a conclusion can be reached.
Preparing the document package
We provide a case-specific checklist, review the documents you have and identify what must be obtained, updated, translated or certified.
Drafting the application and supporting explanation
We prepare the application, transaction details and supporting explanation using the applicant’s documents. You review the content before submission.
Submission and correspondence
We arrange submission by the agreed method. Within the contract’s scope, we monitor correspondence and prepare replies and additional information. Representation is arranged through a power of attorney where it is included in the agreed service.
Understanding the decision and next steps
We explain the decision and what is needed next. With your agreement, we coordinate this stage with your agent, lender or notary.
The limits of the service
We agree the scope and price before work starts. Translation, notarial services and government charges are not included in our fee unless expressly agreed otherwise.
Challenges to refusals, court representation, complex corporate transactions and agricultural property require a separate assessment. The public authority decides whether to issue a permit. We do not guarantee approval or a decision by a particular date.
How to get started
Tell us what you need
Choose your stage, leave a contact detail and briefly explain what you plan to buy or what correspondence you have received.
Agree the scope and price
We clarify the facts, identify the work required and confirm the terms, including the discount for existing DOMUS GLOBAL clients.
Prepare the documents and application
Once the terms are agreed, we arrange a suitable channel for exchanging documents and start preparing the case.
Receive support for the agreed stage
We keep you informed about correspondence and next steps. We explain what has been done, what we need from you and who is responsible for the next action.
What documents might be needed?
The list depends on the buyer, property and financing. Work on the case may require evidence of identity and citizenship, residence status and ties to Poland; property and seller information; and evidence of funds for the purchase.
We identify the documents required for your case. Documents in another language may require sworn translations, and copies may require formal certification.
Our fee and the existing-client discount
Our fee depends on the scope: an initial assessment, a new application, or support with a case already in progress. Before paid work begins, you will receive a proposal setting out the work and the total service price.
Existing DOMUS GLOBAL clients receive a 50% discount on our MSWiA service fee. We will include the discount in the final price shown in our proposal.
The discount does not apply to government charges, sworn translations, notarial services or other third-party costs. We list these separately.
Government charges
These are payments to the authorities, not the price of DOMUS GLOBAL’s service. Which charges apply depends on the procedure agreed and your circumstances.
- Issuing a permit
- 1,570 PLN
- MSWiA promesa, if needed
- 98 PLN
- Power of attorney, where the charge applies
- 17 PLN
Government charges checked on 18 September 2026.
How long does the process take?
Document preparation and the ministry’s review are separate stages. Preparation depends on the information and documents available; the review depends on the administrative proceedings and any requests from the authority.
The two-month procedural time limit is not a guarantee of a decision within two calendar months: certain periods do not count towards it. We therefore do not sell approval by a fixed date or promise faster processing for an extra fee.
Tell us at the outset if you have a notarial completion date, a preliminary agreement or a mortgage approval with an expiry date. These deadlines should be assessed before you take on further commitments.
Questions before you contact us
I am buying through another agency. Can you help with the permit?
Yes. This is a standalone service. You can appoint us solely for MSWiA support without changing your property agent or transferring the whole purchase to us.
Can I contact you before choosing a property?
Yes. We can start with a preliminary assessment of the rules relevant to your circumstances. Preparing an application requires details of a specific property.
Does buying an apartment always require a permit?
No. A legally self-contained residential unit outside the border zone is exempt. However, separately acquired land, a share in an access road or another property needs its own assessment.
I have a residence card. Is that enough?
The card alone does not answer the permit question. The type of residence status, relevant dates and the conditions of any exemption must be checked.
Does a mortgage replace an MSWiA permit?
No. Mortgage approval concerns financing; an MSWiA permit concerns acquiring the property. Where both are needed, the two processes must be taken into account in the same transaction.
What is an MSWiA promesa?
A promesa is a conditional promise to issue a permit, provided the relevant circumstances remain unchanged. It is not the permit itself and does not authorise completion without the required permit. We assess separately whether a promesa is useful in your case.
Can you help with an application I have already submitted?
Yes. We first review the status of the case and agree what we can do. Mention any request from the authority and its deadline in the form.
Do you guarantee a permit?
No. We are responsible for the work agreed under our contract. MSWiA makes the decision. We discuss any obstacles identified before further costs are incurred.
Is PLN 1 570 the full price of your service?
No. That is the government charge for issuing a permit. Our fee and any necessary third-party costs are calculated separately.
How is the 50% discount applied?
Existing DOMUS GLOBAL clients receive 50% off our MSWiA service fee. We will show the discounted price in our proposal. Government charges and third-party costs are payable separately.
Tell us what help you need with MSWiA
Leave a contact detail and a brief description. We will clarify the information needed for an assessment and propose the next steps.
Submitting this form does not file an application with MSWiA or commit you to a paid service.
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Legal sources and updates
Legal information checked on 18 September 2026.
This page explains general rules and does not replace an assessment of a specific buyer and property. Agricultural property and other special cases may be subject to additional requirements.