Students with EEA citizenship do not have to apply for a visa if their period of stay within Poland does not exceed 3 months. However, if you intended to stay for longer then 3 months, you must apply for a temporary residence permit (zarejestrowanie pobytu trp) from the Voivode of provincial administration; ask your host institution for further guidance and information.
When applying for a temporary residence permit, you will need the following documents:
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A letter from the international office at your host university confirming that you are the student.
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Copy of your passport (all pages).
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Certificate of your legal accommodation (meldunek).
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The European Health Insurance Card (+ copy), if applicable. If you have private Health Insurance which is valid in Poland during the whole period of stay, you have to have it translated into Polish by a sworn translator.
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Four copies of the application form for registering the residence completed in Polish.
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5 passport photographs (your left ear must be visible).
Citizens from non-EU/EEA countries require a visa to enter Poland, which is issued by the Polish Consulates or Embassies in your home country. You should apply for a long-term visa for the whole planned period of stay in Poland.
You will need the following documents when applying for a visa:
- A valid passport.
- Visa application form.
- Current passport photographs.
- A letter of acceptance as a student from your host University with the dates of your study.
For further information see the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
