Visa
If you want to study in Poland you should have a visa entitling you to enter the territory of Poland. You will obtain a visa in a Polish embassy in your country of residence. The visa is granted on the basis of the decision of admission into studies in Poland.
Non-EU/Non-EFTA students
Non-EU/Non-EFTA students must apply for a national long-stay "student" visa (type D) before entering Poland. This visa allows them to stay for up to one year, after which they must apply for a temporary residence permit to continue their studies.
Students from EU/EFTA countries
Students from EU/EFTA countries do not need a visa to enter Poland for studies but must register their residence for stays longer than 3 months.
Students from countries with visa-free regimes
Some students from countries with visa-free regimes (e.g., US, Canada, Australia) may enter without a visa for short stays (up to 90 days), but for full degree studies, a student visa is recommended.
Foreign students needing NAWA confirmation
Foreign students who do not hold a secondary school diploma or equivalent document from specific recognized countries or institutions must also obtain a document from the National Agency for Academic Exchange confirming the right to study in Poland before applying for a student visa.
Visa application process
Sign up onilne
Sign up online for studies at WSB Merito University.
Submit required documents
You can do it in person or create a candidate account on our website and file them online.
Pay the enrollment fees
Step 3 - Pay the enrollment fees and then send us the proof of the payment.
You should pay an adaptation fee in the amount of 100 EUR – which is approximately 450 PLN (depending on the current EUR–PLN exchange rate) and the entry fee in the amount of 85 PLN (approx. 20 EUR).
Await confirmation
You will receive a letter of admission or a conditional letter of admission. After you have submitted the required documents, and have paid the enrollment fee.
Visa appointment
Contact the Polish consulate in your country of residence and arrange an appointment about the visa application. The list of Polish consulates can be found on the webpage https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
Registering your residence
Notice: after registering your stay, please do not forget to inform our office about it.
After arriving in Poland, you are required to legalize your stay on our territory (temporary residence permit and residence card). For this purpose, please visit the site
Additional information can be found at: www.udsc.gov.pl
New rules for applying for a temporary residence permit (MOS system)
MOS ICT system (Case Handling Module)
New rules for applying for a temporary residence permit (MOS system)
As of 27 April 2026, residence permit applications in Poland are submitted ONLY through the MOS ICT system (Case Handling Module) in electronic form.
Applications for:
- temporary residence,
- permanent residence,
- EU long-term resident status
must now be submitted online via the MOS platform.
What has changed?
- applications are submitted only online
- a trusted profile or electronic signature is required
- applicants must create a new MOS account (previous accounts are no longer valid)
- students must indicate the university’s email address in the application
- the university receives an automatic attachment to complete and sign
Important for WSB Merito University students
In the application form, please provide the following email address:
The required attachment will be sent to this address and completed by the university.
Without this attachment, the application cannot be successfully submitted.
Important Information
- paper applications are no longer accepted
- all applications must be submitted online through the MOS system
- the submission date in the MOS platform is considered the official application date
Important for applicants
Before starting the application process, make sure you:
- have access to a trusted profile or qualified electronic signature,
- prepare all required documents in electronic form,
- create a new account in the MOS system.
How does the MOS process work?
- you submit your application online – no queues or initial office visits required
- you can save and complete your application later
- after submission, you will receive an Official Confirmation of Receipt (UPO), which replaces the passport stamp
- after initial verification, you will be invited to the office (fingerprints, document verification)
Additional information
MOS is a government platform that allows you to submit and manage residence applications online, including tracking your case status.
We recommend:
- not waiting until the last day to submit your application
- making sure you have an active trusted profile or electronic signature