Information on visas

Procedure for legalization of stay in Poland

Candidates and students have the opportunity to legalize their stay in the Republic of Poland, in two ways, by applying for:

- visa - applies to people who are outside Poland
- temporary residence permit - applies to people who are already in Poland during the recruitment process

Both procedures can be quite time-consuming, so we suggest that you familiarize yourself with them at the beginning of the recruitment process.

We would also like to inform you that PJAIT, apart from issuing a standard admission certificate and fee payment confirmation, does not have the ability to influence the decision issued by consulates, embassies, foreigners' office, etc.

A visa with the annotation "student" can only be obtained by full-time students or those going to Poland to take a preparatory course for university studies.

Procedure for obtaining a student visa

The procedure for obtaining a student visa to Poland varies depending on the country
of origin of the applicant, but generally includes the following steps:

1. admission to the university

After being admitted to full-time study, signing the contract and paying the
fee for a minimum of the first semester of study, the candidate can collect from the university:

• Certificate of admission to the university;
• confirmation of Tuition fees.

2. preparation of required documents

The list may vary from embassy/consulate to embassy/consulate, but mostly
includes:

• A completed visa application;
• Passport;
• Passport photo (meeting biometric requirements);
• Certificate from the university;
• Proof of funds for stay and return (e.g. bank statement, scholarship certificate);
• Health insurance (e.g., insurance policy valid in the EU);
• Document confirming accommodation in Poland (rental agreement, dormitory);
• Visa Fee.

3. making an appointment at the embassy/consulate of the Republic of Poland

Submit an application to the Polish embassy or consulate in your country.

Some embassies have online registration systems - check the website
of the relevant embassy.

4. upon arrival in Poland - residence card

If you plan to stay longer than the visa period, you must:

• Apply for a temporary residence permit (known as a residence card) at
  provincial office.