🇵🇱 Poland · Student

Internship/volunteering — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-22 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)
Age range18–30

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 6 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migrant.poznan.uw.gov.pl/en/procedury/internship.

Frequently asked

Does this visa lead to permanent residence?

No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Do I need health insurance?

Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.

Sources & verification

Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.

Health insurance

“Health insurance is required for the internship application.”

No direct PR path

“Visto de estudante = residência TEMPORÁRIA pela duração dos estudos; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR via rota pós-estudo separada). not_applicable. Programa: Internship should be adequate to the field and level of the completed or ongoing studies.”

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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.

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