| Money you must show | PLN 1,010 a month living costs, over a 15-month first permit, plus rent, travel and tuition Your consulate's checklist may quote a lower figure. The voivodeship office applies this one. Budget to the higher. Source: Lubuskie Voivodeship Office, updated 3 July 2026, checked 24 September 2026 |
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| Visa fee | €80 national D visa, plus PLN 340 + PLN 100 for the residence permitSource: EU Immigration Portal / voivodeship offices, checked 24 September 2026 |
| Work while you study | No work permit needed and no hour cap, for full-time students Part-time and extramural students DO need a work permit. Source: EU Immigration Portal, Poland, checked 24 September 2026 |
| Stay after you graduate | 9 months, once only, non-renewableSource: Polish migrant information service (Małopolska), checked 24 September 2026 |