Poland Temporary residence for a Polish university graduate seeking work or starting a business
An official study route to Poland. Everything below is quoted from the government source, with the date it was checked.
- Income required
- — Means required · no figure published
- Can bring
- — Not stated in the official source
- Requirements
- 5 each quoted below
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.
Not stated in the official source — the base holds no eligibility statement for this route, so none is published here.
5 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Admission or enrolment at an education institution
A diploma or other official evidence of completion of the Polish programme is required.
- Financial means
Sufficient resources for residence and return travel must be demonstrated.
- Prior or current lawful status
The applicant must apply immediately after completing a qualifying Polish higher-education programme.
- Who qualifies
The route is available to third-country nationals and stateless persons who meet its specific conditions.
Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.
- Health insurance
Health-insurance coverage valid in Poland is required.
- Purpose or legal basis
A graduate of a Polish university may obtain a one-off temporary residence permit immediately after graduation to seek work or start a business.
- Work rights during study
Employment or business begun during the job-search period remains subject to the separate rules applicable to that activity.
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Duration Months
The permit is granted for nine months.
- Duration and validity
The permit is granted for nine months.
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01How much money do I need?
Sufficient resources for residence and return travel must be demonstrated.It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
02Do I need health insurance?
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 9 points against the official source; 9 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.
See the 0 open points
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.
Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.
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.Other study routes to Poland
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