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Residence permit for non-EU students enrolled in full-time studies at a recognised Polish higher-education institution. It allows study and, generally, work without a separate work permit.
International students accepted onto full-time studies at a Polish university.
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The first permit for studies is generally granted for up to 15 months; if the studies cover a shorter period it is granted for the academic year or course plus three months, and EU mobility programmes can give a two-year first permit.
Yes. Students holding a temporary residence permit for studies in Poland generally have access to the labour market, and full-time students can typically work without a separate work permit.
You typically need proof of enrolment, evidence of health insurance, proof of sufficient financial means to cover your stay and studies, plus a valid travel document and biometric photos.
Yes. Graduates of Polish institutions can apply for a dedicated temporary residence permit that allows them to remain in Poland to look for work or start a business after completing their studies.
This permit is for non-EU students enrolled in full-time studies at a recognised Polish university. It allows study and, generally, work without a separate work permit.
Family members are not automatically covered by your student permit, but they may apply for their own residence permit, typically through family reunification, subject to its own conditions.
Your permit is tied to your studies, so abandoning, failing or significantly changing your programme can lead to the permit being withdrawn because the purpose of your stay no longer exists.
