If you are a citizen of a country within the EU, EEA or Schengen Area you will not need a visa in order to enter Poland, but may need to apply for a residence permit in order to remain in the country longer than 90 days. Citizens of other countries will usually need to contact a Polish Embassy or Consulate in their home country and apply for a student visa in advance. This will entitle you to remain in Poland for up to three months. The visa can be extended by applying to a local administrative centre (a 'Voivodeship Office') within the country.

All foreign students in Poland require some form of health insurance. Citizens of the EU and EEA may be covered by a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Others may purchase insurance from the Polish National Health Fund for about 50 PLN (ca. 11 EUR) per month.

Below you will find some useful information about the legalization of the student's stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

https://dwm.pwr.edu.pl/en/international-students/students-support/legalization-of-stay