Move to Poland
Routes, scholarships and jobs in Poland, from official sources.
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Visas and permits
Ways to move
Poland D-Type national study visa
This national visa is for study in Poland. The published checklist covers first- and second-degree studies, PhD studies and postgraduate studies.
- Fee
- ₹21,120 per person
- Decision
- 2 weeks to 4 weeks
Poland higher education temporary residence permit
This permit allows a non-EU national or stateless person to live in Poland to start or continue full-time higher education or study at a doctoral school. It is a residence permit applied for while legally staying in Poland, not a permit that can be applied for from abroad.
- Fee
- zł 340 per person
- Decision
- —
Poland work permit and national work visa
A Polish employer applies for a work permit for the proposed job. The worker then applies for a D-type national visa for work; the visa can be valid for no more than one year.
- Fee
- €200 per person
- Decision
- About 4 weeks
Funded study
Open scholarships
Gdańsk University of Technology Rector's Scholarship
Gdańsk University of Technology
The award amount is not stated on the cited pages.
PJAIT Rector's Scholarship for Academic Performance and Achievements
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
The amount depends on the scholarship fund and awards made; no fixed amount is stated.
University of Warsaw Rector's Scholarship
University of Warsaw
The 2026/2027 award amount is not stated on the cited deadline page.
Money
What it costs
Biometrics fee
Residence-card issuance fee; source does not state a separate biometric-capture feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 100
Living costs month in Kraków
University's 2026/27 budget option, including a shared room.Researched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 2,500 to zł 2,800 a month
Living costs month in Warsaw
Student living costs excluding rent; early-2026 indicative prices.Researched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 2,000 to zł 3,000 a month
Living costs
Money you show, not spend.Required net monthly income: 1010 PLN for a person without dependants, or 823 PLN per dependent family member; applicable to income from 1 January 2025Researched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 823 to zł 1,010 a month
Proof of funds (students)
Money you show, not spend.Living funds for a 365-day student visa, excluding accommodation and return-travel fundsgov.pl · checked 5 hours agoSourcezł 9,312 a year
Proof of funds work
Money you show, not spend.Return-travel funds; amount depends on destination country categoryResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 200 to zł 2,500
Rent in Kraków
Single room in a shared apartment; typical 2026 rent, with utilities often charged separately.asp.krakow.pl · checked 5 hours agoSourcezł 1,200 to zł 1,700 a month
Rent in Warsaw
Room in a shared apartment; early-2026 indicative prices.Researched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 1,000 to zł 1,800 a month
Tuition, postgraduate
Indicative tuition for fee-paying international students in second-cycle studies; official range covers public and private universities, not public universities alone.Researched just now · being double-checkedSource€2,000 to €6,000 a year
Tuition, undergraduate
Indicative tuition for fee-paying international students in first-cycle studies; official range covers public and private universities, not public universities alone.study.gov.pl · checked 5 hours agoSource€2,000 to €6,000 a year
Visa fee graduate
Stamp duty for a graduate temporary residence permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 340
Visa fee pr
Stamp duty for a permanent residence permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 640
Visa fee pr
Stamp duty for a long-term EU resident permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 640
Student visa fee
Standard national D visa application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSource€135
Student visa fee
Stamp duty for a temporary study residence permit; not a visa feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 340
Visa fee talent
Stamp duty for a scientific-research temporary residence permit; not a visa feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 340
Visa fee talent
Stamp duty for a post-research job-search temporary residence permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 340
Work visa fee
Standard national D visa application feeResearched just now · being double-checkedSource€135
Work visa fee
Stamp duty for an employee's temporary residence and work permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 440
Work visa fee
Stamp duty for an EU Blue Card temporary residence permitResearched just now · being double-checkedSourcezł 440
Questions
Moving to Poland, answered
What visas can I use to move to Poland?
Japper tracks 3 routes to Poland: Poland D-Type national study visa, Poland higher education temporary residence permit, Poland work permit and national work visa. Each has its requirements, fees and decision time on its own page, from official sources.
How much does the Poland D-Type national study visa cost?
The national visa application is ₹21,120 per person, according to gov.pl (checked 3 October 2026). Other costs, like tuition and money to show, are listed on this page.
How long does a Poland D-Type national study visa take?
2 weeks to 4 weeks. The visa page says a national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of submission unless the application is inadmissible; in justified cases the deadline may extend to 30 days. If consultation with the Head of the Office for Foreigners is necessary, a decision is made within five days of receivin.
Are there scholarships for international students in Poland?
Yes. Japper lists 15 open scholarships in Poland right now, including Gdańsk University of Technology Rector's Scholarship, PJAIT Rector's Scholarship for Academic Performance and Achievements, University of Warsaw Rector's Scholarship. Each links to its official page.
How we know
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from one of these, and shows when it was last checked. Routes were last checked on 3 October 2026.
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/question-and-answer-database/permits-reside…Official
- gov.pl/attachment/4566b561-bf4a-4a8a-8e64-b2ae4d8a9b83Official
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/possibilities-legali…Official
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/question-and-answer-database/study-and-scie…Official
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/possibilities-legali…Official
- D-Type national visa - Poland in Nigeria - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/possibilities-legali…Official
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- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/possibilities-legali…Official
- Wizy dla studentów - Polska na Ukrainie - Portal Gov.plgov.plOfficial
- Opłata w sprawie uzyskania zezwolenia na pracę - Podlaski Urząd Wojewódzki w Białymstoku - Portal Gov.plgov.plOfficial
- Permit-Studies | Moduł Obsługi Sprawmos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plOfficial
- Tuition fees | study.gov.plstudy.gov.plOfficial
- Scholarships - PJAITpja.edu.plInstitution
- D-Type national visa - study - Poland in India - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/documents/documents-…Official
- Increase in national visa fees - Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of Poland - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/question-and-answer-database/study-and-scie…Official
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/question-and-answer-database/permits-reside…Official
- Permit-Scientist-Looking-for-Work | Moduł Obsługi Sprawmos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plOfficial
- Information on stamp duty and residence card issuance fees - Office for Foreigners - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl/en/categories-information/possibilities-legali…Official
- Accommodation | Akademia Sztuk Pięknych w Krakowieasp.krakow.plReputable
- Consular fees - Poland in India - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- wnpism.uw.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/broszura_informacyjna_202…Institution
- bpz.uek.krakow.pl/app/uploads/2026/05/kue-fact-sheet-2.pdfReputable
- Applying for scholarships in the winter semester 2026/2027 | Gdańsk University of Technologypg.edu.plInstitution
- Consular fees - Poland in Nigeria - Gov.pl websitegov.plOfficial
- Announcement on the deadline and form of applying for financial assistance in the 2026/2027 academic year - Biuro ds. Pomocy Materialnejbpm.uw.edu.plInstitution
- Permit-Scientist | Moduł Obsługi Sprawmos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plOfficial
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