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Poland
National Type D '09' visa
Verified 2026-02-19 · Secondary — weakest sourcing, recommend migracje.gov.pl next
Poland's fee and funds requirements are set at the consulate level and are NOT centrally published — confirm your numbers directly with migracje.gov.pl or your consulate before gathering documents. The zameldowanie (address registration) process also varies by city — your host university's international office is the source of truth.
Visa fee
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Proof of funds
Confirm with consulate
Processing
15-60 days
Apply before
90 days
Consular jurisdiction · India
Which center covers your home state?
For a long-stay / national visa, you must apply through the center covering your home state — Schengen short-stay visas are more flexible, this rule applies specifically to the long-stay visa exchange students need.
Confirm your applicable center
Poland consular jurisdictions vary — Delhi / Mumbai / Chennai / Kolkata / Bengaluru handle different Indian states, and the split is not centrally mirrored on a single Indian-side page. Check the country's own India consular website + your appointment booking flow to confirm which office covers your home state.
Consular jurisdiction depends on your home state — confirm your specific center when booking your appointment.
Book at this center Official checklist
What you need for Poland
- National Type D '09' visa form (via e-konsulat)
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay
- Two biometric photos
- Admission letter from Polish university
- Proof of funds. Regulated threshold per Polish law
- Health insurance
- Proof of accommodation
- Return travel booking
- Visa fee. Confirm at consulate
Indian B-schools with partners here
8 schools · 10 partners
Nikshala partner services
Services in scope for Poland
Vetted partners for the practical parts of your move. Referral partners help fund Ministry of Exchange. Nikshala products are shipped in-house.
Accommodation
Temporary stay while you search
Partner links: Ministry of Exchange may earn a commission if you sign up through this partner. Official actions above are never re-ranked by fees.
Nikshala products: Provided by Nikshala.
Legal & identity
Zameldowanie · address registration · Confirm the specific window with your host institution
Zameldowanie is the Polish address registration and there is no reliable single national deadline for exchange students specifically — the exact process, forms, threshold and place vary by city. Your host university's international office is the source of truth here, not a generic guide.
- 1Ask your host institution's international office for the exact zameldowanie process for your specific city (they do this every semester and will tell you what to bring, where, and by when).
- 2Bring: passport + Type D visa page, admission letter, rental agreement / accommodation confirmation.
- 3Register at the local Urząd (Miasta / Dzielnicy) — the counter you need varies by city.
- 4Keep the paper stamp / registration document — you'll need it for the bank, PESEL number, and any downstream permit steps.
migracje.gov.pl
Federal migration information portal. Actual permit and zameldowanie filings are done in person at your city's Urząd — this site is background reading, not a one-click portal.
www.gov.pl/web/mswia/migracje-en No single national process — ask your host, not the internet
Poland is the least centrally-documented country in our coverage. The forms, the deadlines, the counter you visit and even whether zameldowanie applies to your exact case vary by city and by programme length. Your host university's international office deals with this every semester — they are the source of truth.
Home & essentials
SIM, groceries, marketplace.
Supermarkets
BiedronkaŻabka (24/7 corner)Lidl PolskaCarrefour PolskaAuchan Polska
SIM / Mobile
Orange PolskaPlayPlusT-Mobile Polska
Marketplace
OLX PolskaAllegro LokalnieIKEA Polska
Food delivery
Pyszne.plUber EatsGlovo
Money & digital
Bank, statutory health cover, doctor booking.
Banks
PKO Bank PolskimBankING Bank ŚląskiSantander Bank Polska
Doctor booking
ZnanyLekarz (Poland's own platform)
Blocked account, forex and insurance partners → see Nikshala partner services above.
Mobility
Trains, rideshare, rentals, cross-Europe rail.
Trains & tickets
PKP IntercityKoleo (aggregator)
Rideshare
Bolt (dominant in Poland)UberFreeNow
Car rental
EuropcarSixtHertzAvisEnterprise
Bolt, not Uber, is dominant here
In Poland — unlike most of Western Europe — Bolt has larger driver supply and shorter wait times than Uber in almost every host city. Lead with Bolt for day-to-day rides.
Notable universities
Kozminski University (Warsaw)SGH Warsaw School of EconomicsUniversity of WarsawPoznań University of EconomicsKwidzyn University College (Powiślańska Szkoła Wyższa)University of Gdansk
Major cities · train app
Warsaw (7 partners)Poznan (1)Kwidzyn (1)Gdansk (1)
PKP Intercity · Koleo