Temporary residence permit for full-time higher education

Studies - education being pursued: in full-time first and second cycle studies or long-cycle master's studies; in a toctoral school; within the framework of a preparatory course for studies - in cases specified by law.

The education must take place at a study institution that: was approved by the minister competent for internal affairs within the framework of against which no decision prohibiting the acceptance of foreigners has been issued, unless it is subject to approval.

+ the foreigner has health insurance; - within the meaning of the Act of 27 August 2004 on healthcare services financed from public funds or confirmation of the insurer covering the costs of medical treatment in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

+ the foreigner has sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of living, return travel and university study fees;

1,010 PLN per month – if you have no dependants; 823 PLN per month – for yourself and for each family member who is your dependant, i.e. 823 + 823 * X (1, 2, 3...).

200 PLN – in the case of a country neighbouring Poland; 500 PLN – to an EU country not neighbouring Poland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or Switzerland; 2,500 PLN – in the case of other countries.

+ the foreigner has submitted proof of payment for the semester or academic year; - provided that paid studies are undertaken or continued.

Free access to the Polish labour market ⇒ After obtaining the permit, you may work in Poland without the need to obtain a work permit.

First permit 15 months or duration of the academic year or studies extended by 3 months, if education at university level justifies a stay in Poland shorter than 15 months 2 years - when the studies are covered by an EU programme or a multilateral programme encompassing mobility measures or an agreement between at least two higher education institutions providing for intra-EU mobility, which applies to the permit referred to in Art. 144 para. 1. ⇒ in the case of commencing studies in the first year; 2 years and 6 months ⇒ in the case of education at a doctoral school.

Subsequent permit duration of studies, extended by 3 months, not exceeding 3 years. in the case of a toctoral school - the duration of studies, extended by 6 months, but not longer than 3 years.

Permit is not renewed automatically. A foreigner who wishes to continue residing in Poland should, before its expiry, apply for a residence permit, with the condition that in such a situation they may not apply for a long-term EU resident permit.

Temporary residence permit granted to graduates of Polish universities ⇒ After completing your studies, you may obtain a temporary residence permit for the purpose of seeking employment or preparing to conduct business activity (Art. 186 para. 1 point 6);