Poland Temporary residence to continue studies begun in another EU state
This permit allows a third-country student to continue or complete in Poland studies begun in another EU member state outside the student-mobility notification route.
- 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.
5 requirements quoted from the official source.
- Admission or enrolment at an education institution
Continuation or completion at a qualifying Polish higher-education institution must be documented.
- Financial means
Sufficient resources for the stay, return and study costs are required.
- Prior or current lawful status
The applicant must have begun the relevant studies in another EU member state.
- 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.
1 exclusion quoted from the official source.
- Duration Minimum Months Exclusive
The permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
Who you can bring
What the source prices
- Duration Maximum Years
The permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
- Duration and validity
The permit is granted for the period necessary for the purpose of stay, for more than three months and up to three years.
- Renewal and extension
The permit is not renewed automatically; a further residence application must be made before expiry if the conditions remain met.
From here to a yes
Straight answers
01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
This permit allows a third-country student to continue or complete in Poland studies begun in another EU member state outside the student-mobility notification route.
02How much money do I need?
Sufficient resources for the stay, return and study costs are required.It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do 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 10 points against the official source; 10 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.
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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