Foreign citizens are obliged to register their stay In Poland. Otherwise residence is illegal and it could be a reason of expulsion from Poland without the right of entry for a few years.
Citizens of member states of the European Union enter the Republic of Poland without a visa. They do not need to register their short-term stay, i.e. shorter than three months. Citizens of member states of the EU who reside in Poland for more than three months are obliged to register their stay with the authorities.
Required documents
EU national should provide:
- photocopy of a travel document or other document confirming his/her identity and citizenship,
- confirmation of a temporary stay registration,
- certificate confirming admission to the University or follow-up studies issued by University,
- a document confirming medical insurance coverage or right to avail of healthcare services pursuant to regulations on coordination of social security systems,
- a written declaration that the person has sufficient financial resources to provide for himself/herself without the necessity to avail of social assistance services, or a certificate confirming that the person has such financial resources.
Citizens of countries other than a member state of the European Union enter the Polish territory on the basis of an obtained visa. If they want to extend their stay they need to apply for residence card at least 1 day before the visa expires.
Required documents
Non-EU citizens should provide:
- fixed time residence permission,
- 4 up-to-date photographs, measuring 4,5 x 3,5 cm,
- a valid travel document,
- confirmation of a temporary stay registration,
- certificate confirming admission to the University or follow-up studies issued by University,
- a document confirming medical insurance coverage,
- confirmation of tuition fee,
- a written declaration that the person has sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of study and living.
Residence permits for a specified period of time are issued to foreigners on the basis of an administrative decision of the provincial governor of Kujawsko-Pomorskie made on the basis of an application. More information:
https://study.cm.umk.pl/students-2/visa-information.html
http://www.bydgoszcz.uw.gov.pl/en/aktualnosci/for-foreigners.html