How to legalise your stay in Poland?

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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.

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Visa application process

Step 1

Sign up onilne

Sign up online for studies at WSB Merito University.

Step 2

Submit required documents

 You can do it in person or create a candidate account on our website and file them online.

Step 3

Pay the enrollment fees

Pay the enrollment fees and then send us the proof of the payment.
You should pay an adaptation fee in the amount of 450 PLN - which is approx. 100 Euro (depending on the current exchange rate EUR-PLN) and the entry fee in the amount of 85 PLN (approx. 20 EUR).

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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/

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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 appropriate provincial office https://www.duw.pl


Additional information can be found at: www.udsc.gov.pl

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