Study / Student in Poland
One documented route of this kind in Poland, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Temporary residence for study
Residence permit for full-time studies at a Polish institution; first permit up to 15 months, work allowed without a separate permit.
- Processing time
- 60 days
- Validity
- First permit 15 months; subsequent up to 3 years
- Language requirement
- None for the permit (programme-dependent)
- Permanent residence
- Study time counts at 50% toward EU long-term residence
- Citizenship
- Via permanent residence after qualifying grounds
Requirements
- Enrolment certificate from a Polish institution
- Health insurance
- Proof of funds (PLN 776 single / PLN 600 per family member after accommodation)
- Valid passport
Required Documents
- Application form / MOS application required
- 4 photos required
- Passport photocopy required
- Stamp-duty proof required
- Enrolment certificate required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of funds required
Official fees
- Stamp duty 340 PLN
- Residence card issuance 100 PLN
Process Steps
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1
Apply via MOS
Apply by the last day of lawful stay.
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2
Supplement if incomplete
If documents are missing, supplement within at least 7 days.
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3
Fingerprints and card
Give fingerprints and collect the card.