Erasmus+
Visa, insurance, residence permit
There is a number of arrangements which foreign students have to complete when they decide to study in Poland. The most common formalities include arranging an insurance coverage, applying for a visa and other permits.
Citizens of EU member states
Exchange students who are citizens of the EU do not need a passport or a visa to enter Poland. However, they have to have an official, valid proof of identity with them.
The list of countries whose citizens may enter Poland without a visa
Students who are not citizens of the EU need to obtain a visa from a Polish embassy in their native country before entering Poland.
The list of countries whose citizens may enter Poland without a visa
For further information on applying for a visa, the validity period of visas and visa application fees visit the webpage of the Polish embassy in your country or of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland:
Citizens of EU member states
EU citizens who plan to stay in Poland for more than 3 months for study purposes need to apply for a residence permit. The application should be submitted to the Łódź Voivode (Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców, 103 Piotrkowska Street) no later than on the day following the period of 3 months counting from the day of entering the territory of Poland.
For details of the procedure please check (use Przetłumacz tę stronę/Translate this site option at the top of the page)
Non EU citizens
Foreign students, non EU citizens, who plan to stay in Poland for more than 3 months for study purposes need to apply for a residence permit. Application for the permit should be submitted to the Łódź Voivode (Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców, 103 Piotrkowska Street) at least 45 days before the lapse of the period of stay based on a visa or a period for which the previous permit has been granted.
For details of the procedure please check (use Przetłumacz tę stronę/Translate this site option at the top of the page)
All the documents in a foreign language have to be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. The original documents should be also presented along with the translation.
Please, remember to have the originals of the copied documents with you during the procedures at the Voivode Office.
Registration of temporary residence by foreigners
After receiving the residence permit foreign students are obliged to register their temporary residence in one for the Citizen Affairs Divisions in the Department of Service and Administration, Population Registration Department (e.g. 47 Zachodnia Street, 2nd floor, room 220).
Details of the procedure are available at
Health insurance and health care
Students of non-Polish origin are obliged to take out medical care/health insurance in their country or hold a European Health Insurance Card (EU citizens) valid for the whole period of their stay in Poland. You may also take out an additional medical insurance in Poland.
Holders of the European Health Insurance Card may visit the public healthcare centers in case of emergency. Students who do not have the European Health Insurance Card should act according to the instructions given by their insurance company advisor. In case of problems with finding the proper medical centre, please contact the International Exchange Office
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In case of emergencies you may visit the Emergency Care Unit (Pogotowie Ratunkowe, 137/141 Sienkiewicza Street, Łódź). In serious cases you may call 999 from a stationary phone or 112 from a mobile one.
Accident Insurance
Students of non-Polish origin are obliged to take out accident insurance in their country of origin valid for the whole period of stay in Poland. You may also take out an additional accident insurance in Poland. To learn more about the accident insurance options offered by the Academy, please contact the International Exchange Office
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