Temporary residence permit for the purpose of studies

Documents

a. Documents required at the application stage

A foreigner applying for a permit for the purpose of studying at university submits to the voivode competent for the place of their stay:

• completed, in accordance with the instruction, application form for a temporary residence permit - under pain of leaving the application unprocessed. Rules for completing the application are presented in the following stage: “Completing the application”.

• 4 up-to-date photographs that clearly show the foreigner's face, without a hat and obscuring lenses, meeting the detailed criteria defined by law - under pain of not processing the application.

• a photocopy of a valid travel document (at the same time presents the person accepting the application with its original for inspection - under pain of leaving the application unprocessed);

In a particularly justified case, if a foreigner does not have a valid travel document and they are not possible to obtain it, they may present another document confirming their identity in a way that does not raise any doubts. At the same time, they should document the objective inability to obtain a travel document and the efforts made to obtain it.

• Proof of payment of stamp duty. Go to the "Stamp duty” step for more information.

b. Other documents

At the stage of submitting the application, it is also desirable to present the documents necessary to confirm the data contained in the application and the circumstances justifying the application for a temporary residence permit. The date of settling the matter depends on the date of its submission. If the required documents are not attached to the application, the voivode calls for them to be sent within a period of not less than 14 days.

Such evidence is not subject to the consequence of leaving the application unprocessed and may be supplemented in the course of the proceedings. However, it should be remembered that attaching full documentation already at the stage of submitting the application is in accordance with the interest of the party. It organizes and simplifies the procedure, because already at the initial stage, the authority can make correct determinations with regard to the foreigner's situation, which undoubtedly speeds up the process of processing the application and reduces the risks associated with the need for supplementing documentation by a foreigner in the further course of the procedure for granting a temporary residence permit.

The evidence to be presented in the proceedings includes:

• Certificate of the unit conducting studies on admission to studies or continuation of studies, in accordance with the model specified in the regulations, together with an attachment in the form of a printout of the student's periodic achievements card.

If the foreigner continues their education, then they present a certificate together with a copy of this card confirmed for compliance with the original by the university. The obligation to issue a printout or copy of the student's periodic achievements card together with a certificate from the last one imposed on the university by Article 148a(1a) of the Act on Foreigners.

• Proof of possession of health insurance within the meaning of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds or confirmation of coverage by the insurer of the costs of treatment on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

• Documents confirming compliance with the requirement to have sufficient financial means to cover the costs of living on the territory of the Republic of Poland and the return journey to the country of origin or residence, or the costs of transit to the third country that will grant the entry permit, and the costs of studies (See more tab: Requirements).

■ with regard to determining the costs of residence – submit documents confirming the amount of fixed fees related to the operation of the premises and the last bills for the supply of electricity, gas, water to the premises and the collection of sewage, waste, and liquid waste. You can also submit a statement on the amount of housing costs, which is subject to assessment from the point of view of its credibility.

■ Regarding the costs of the return journey to the country of origin or residence or the costs of transit to a third country which grants an entry permit, the catalogue of documents which may be produced shall be laid down in the relevant Regulation, such documents as may be produced shall be:

• traveller’s cheque,

• a certificate of the amount of the limit on the credit card issued by the bank that issued the credit card,

• a certificate of possession by a foreigner or a person on whose maintenance this foreigner remains, cash in a bank or cooperative savings and credit union having its registered office on the territory of the Republic of Poland or another Member State of the European Union, a Member State of the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) - a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation,

• a document confirming the award of a national or foreign scholarship,

• a certificate of employment and the amount of earnings of a foreigner or a person on whom they are dependents.

These documents should be issued no earlier than 1 month before submitting the application.

• Proof of payment of the tuition fee – if the foreigner undertakes or continues studies for a fee.

Remember!

• the documents should be attached in the original or in a copy certified to be a true copy of the original by a notary public or the party's attorney who is an attorney-at-law or legal advisor; certification of the compliance of the copy with the original may also be made by an authorized employee of the voivodeship office in the administration office, upon presentation of the original document;

• documents drawn up in a foreign language must be presented together with a sworn translation into Polish; the register of sworn translators is kept by the Ministry of Justice and is available HERE.

• closely related documents should be presented jointly (e.g., a sublease agreement with a lease agreement) and be valid on the date the permit is issued.