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Poland Temporary residence permit for full-time higher education

15 facts quoted from the official source

This permit covers full-time first-cycle, second-cycle, long-cycle master's or doctoral education and qualifying preparatory courses.

Income required
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Means required · no figure published
Can bring
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Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
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.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Admission or enrolment at an education institutionAdmission to a qualifying full-time programme or doctoral school, or a qualifying preparatory course, must be documented.
  • Financial meansThe student must show sufficient resources for living costs, return travel and the cost of studies where applicable.
  • 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 or proof that the insurer will cover treatment costs in Poland is required.
Also stated by the source
  • Eu Long Term Resident Count FractionOnly half of qualifying study residence is counted toward the five-year period for EU long-term resident status.
  • Mobility Programme First YearsA first permit is normally granted for 15 months, or for the course plus three months when shorter; a first permit within an EU mobility programme may be two years and a doctoral permit two and a half years.
  • Normal First MonthsA first permit is normally granted for 15 months, or for the course plus three months when shorter; a first permit within an EU mobility programme may be two years and a doctoral permit two and a half years.
  • Short Course Buffer MonthsA first permit is normally granted for 15 months, or for the course plus three months when shorter; a first permit within an EU mobility programme may be two years and a doctoral permit two and a half years.
  • Subsequent Max YearsA subsequent permit may cover the study period plus three months, up to three years.
  • Long-term residence or conversion pathOnly half of qualifying study residence is counted toward the five-year period for EU long-term resident status.
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
4 proven from the official source.
  • Duration Doctoral YearsA first permit is normally granted for 15 months, or for the course plus three months when shorter; a first permit within an EU mobility programme may be two years and a doctoral permit two and a half years.
  • Renewal Buffer MonthsA subsequent permit may cover the study period plus three months, up to three years.
  • Duration and validityA first permit is normally granted for 15 months, or for the course plus three months when shorter; a first permit within an EU mobility programme may be two years and a doctoral permit two and a half years.
  • Renewal and extensionA subsequent permit may cover the study period plus three months, up to three years.
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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: This permit covers full-time first-cycle, second-cycle, long-cycle master's or doctoral education and qualifying preparatory courses.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: The student must show sufficient resources for living costs, return travel and the cost of studies where applicable. It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03What does this route lead to?
The official source states: Only half of qualifying study residence is counted toward the five-year period for EU long-term resident status.
04Do I need health insurance?
The official source states: Health insurance or proof that the insurer will cover treatment costs 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 15 points against the official source; 15 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.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

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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