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Poland Temporary residence permit for an intern

11 facts quoted from the official source

This permit allows a current or recent higher-education student or graduate to complete a placement related to their field at an approved organiser in Poland.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
6
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

6 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionThe placement must be related to the field and level of higher education.
  • Employment, placement or host agreementA written internship agreement with an approved organiser must specify the programme, duration, supervision and conditions.
  • Financial meansThe applicant must have sufficient resources under the intern-permit rules.
  • Prior or current lawful statusThe applicant must be studying outside the EU or have completed higher education no more than two years before the application.
  • Who qualifiesThe route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Health insuranceHealth-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Duration Minimum Months ExclusiveThe permit covers a placement exceeding three months and may be granted for no more than six months.
Also stated by the source
  • Current Student Outside Eu Or Graduate Within YearsThe applicant must be studying outside the EU or have completed higher education no more than two years before the application.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Duration Maximum MonthsThe permit covers a placement exceeding three months and may be granted for no more than six months.
  • Duration and validityThe permit covers a placement exceeding three months and may be granted for no more than six months.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: This permit allows a current or recent higher-education student or graduate to complete a placement related to their field at an approved organiser in Poland.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The applicant must have sufficient resources under the intern-permit rules. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 11 points against the official source; 11 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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