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    Poland student visa for Indian students: fee, requirements and processing time

    The National Visa (type D) for Study costs $350 in fees nobody can skip, up to $700 if every situational extra applies.

    About ₹33,600 for the National Visa (type D) for Study at the ExchangeRate-API rate on 18 September 2026. The fee is charged in the destination's currency, so the exact amount moves with the exchange rate.

    By Global Admissions Editorial · Checked against 4 official sources

    What is different when you apply from India

    The general process is on the Poland student visa guide. These are the parts that only apply to you.

    Every Indian educational document needs an MEA apostille

    Certificates and diplomas must be apostilled under the Ministry of External Affairs procedure and authenticated by the Regional Authentication Centre in the state that issued them. Budget several weeks for this before you book a visa slot.

    Poland in India: D-type national visa: study

    You lodge at a VFS center and fill a second form

    Study applications go through VFS Global visa application centers, and every study applicant must complete an extra VFS form at eforms.vfsglobal.com on top of the e-Konsulat application. Slots are allocated in registration order, three times a week through New Delhi and once a fortnight through Mumbai.

    Poland in India: D-type national visa: study

    Which post handles you depends on your state

    New Delhi covers most of northern and eastern India, while Mumbai covers Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and the union territories in that block. Applying to the wrong post wastes the appointment.

    Poland in India: D-type national visa: study

    How much bank balance is required for a Poland student visa from India?

    For the National Visa (type D) for Study, Poland asks you to show PLN 9,312 (about $2,503). The accepted form is Bank statement, sponsor's letter or scholarship award covering living costs and return travel, and it covers Twelve months of living costs at PLN 776 a month. This is money you show, not money you pay, so it never appears in the fee table above. The figure comes from Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa, checked August 2026.

    Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa · checked August 2026

    Poland student visa documents for Indian applicants

    10documents every applicant provides.

    DocumentWhat it involves
    An original acceptance letter from an approved Polish universityThe institution must be approved by the minister responsible for internal affairs for admitting foreigners, or, where it is not subject to that approval, must not be under a decision banning it from admitting foreigners. The consul wants the original letter, not a scan. source
    Proof that you paid the first year of tuitionFor paid programs you supply a receipt covering the first year of study, or the full course if it runs under a year. A signed statement that you hold enough money to cover the course fees is accepted in place of the receipt. source
    NAWA written information on your secondary school certificateSince 1 July 2025, first-year bachelor's and long-cycle master's applicants whose school certificate was not issued in the EU, OECD or EFTA must obtain a written information document from the National Agency for Academic Exchange confirming the certificate entitles them to study in Poland. Without it the student visa is refused. source
    A B2 certificate in the language your course is taught inPolish consulates list a certificate of proficiency in the language of studies at level B2 or above among the study-visa documents. Which certificates count is set by the university, so confirm the accepted list with them before you book an appointment. source
    Financial resources of PLN 776 a month plus PLN 2,500 for return travelA twelve-month stay means PLN 9,312 for living costs, PLN 2,500 for the journey home and documented accommodation costs on top. Acceptable evidence is a bank statement, a bank certificate of funds, a certified credit-card limit, a notarized sponsor's letter or a scholarship award. source
    Travel medical insurance of at least EUR 30,000The policy must run for your whole intended stay and cover urgent medical care, emergency hospital treatment, medical repatriation and death, with the insurer paying providers directly. Poland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the list of insurers whose products qualify. source
    Written proof of accommodation for the whole visa periodA rental agreement or booking stating the rent, covering the entire validity of the visa. If you will live with family or friends, they must register a formal invitation with the voivodeship office in Poland. source
    A passport issued within the last ten years with two blank pagesIt must stay valid for at least three months past your expected return date. Some posts also ask for all your previous passports with copies of the used pages. source
    Educational documents authenticated for use in PolandYour school-leaving certificate and any further diplomas or language certificates must carry an apostille or consular superlegalisation, depending on your country. Documents are accepted in Polish or English. source
    An e-Konsulat registration whose data matches your documents exactlyRegistering under the wrong visa category, or making substantial changes to the application after registering, causes the application to be rejected. Spelling must match your passport and letters exactly. source

    Poland student visa processing time from India

    A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of the application, extended to 30 days when the file needs closer examination. Some posts run longer: Islamabad works to 15 working days extendable to 45. The temporary residence permit you apply for after arriving is decided within 60 days of a complete application.

    Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa · checked August 2026

    How to apply for a Poland student visa from India

    1. Get your acceptance letter and pay the first year's fees

      Apply directly to an approved Polish university and pay the tuition it charges for the first year. Keep the original acceptance letter and the payment receipt, since both go into the visa file.

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    2. Get your school certificate recognized through NAWA

      If your secondary certificate was not issued in the EU, OECD or EFTA and is not an IB diploma, request the written information document from the National Agency for Academic Exchange at dyplom@nawa.gov.pl. Consuls take no part in this and will not chase it for you, so start early.

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    3. Register on e-Konsulat and book a study-visa appointment

      e-Konsulat is the only official booking system for Polish consulates worldwide. Applications open six months before travel and should be lodged at least 15 calendar days ahead; study slots are released on a fixed weekly rhythm at each post.

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    4. Attend in person with originals and pay the EUR 200 fee

      Scans and photographs are not accepted at the counter. The consular tariff charges EUR 200 for a national visa application and the money is not returned whatever the consul decides.

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    5. Wait about 15 days for the decision

      A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of submission, extended to 30 days where the file needs closer examination. The D visa is valid for a maximum of one year and lets you spend 90 days in any 180 in the rest of the Schengen area.

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    6. Apply through MOS for the residence permit once you arrive

      Studies lasting longer than the visa need a temporary residence permit, applied for electronically in the MOS system while you are still legally in Poland. Pay PLN 340 stamp duty and PLN 100 for the residence card into two separate bank accounts and attach both proofs of payment.

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    7. Attend the voivodeship office, then collect your residence card

      The voivode summons you no sooner than seven days after the notice to present your travel document, give fingerprints and sign. A complete application is decided within 60 days, after which you return once more to pick up the card.

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    Work rights, dependants and what comes after

    Work rights

    Full-time students at a university approved by the minister responsible for internal affairs may work without a work permit, and Poland sets no weekly hour cap on that work. The exemption also covers you while you wait for the residence permit, provided you filed a complete application while you were still entitled to work. Once the residence permit is granted you have free access to the labor market and can run a business registered in CEiDG.

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    Dependants

    Family members can travel with you on their own national visas, and the money test changes when they do: PLN 600 a month for you and for each accompanying family member instead of PLN 776 for you alone, plus PLN 2,500 of return travel money for each person and documented accommodation. The residence-permit test in Poland works the same way, at PLN 1,010 a month if you have no dependants and PLN 823 for yourself and each dependant.

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    After graduation

    Graduates of a Polish university can apply once for a temporary residence permit to look for work or prepare to start a business, granted for nine months. You file it in person with the province governor during your legal stay in Poland, straight after graduating, showing medical insurance, an address in Poland and funds for your keep and your return journey. Graduates of full-time programs need no work permit, and graduation exempts them from the labor market test.

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    Language requirement

    Polish consulates ask for a certificate showing B2 or better in the language your course is taught in, whether that is Polish or English. There is no single national test: the university decides which certificates it accepts, so check its list before you sit an exam.

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    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions

    How much does a Poland student visa cost for Indian students?
    $350 in mandatory fees for the National Visa (type D) for Study. About ₹33,600 for the National Visa (type D) for Study at the ExchangeRate-API rate on 18 September 2026. The fee is charged in the destination's currency, so the exact amount moves with the exchange rate. Situational extras can take it to $700.
    How much bank balance is required for a Poland student visa?
    PLN 9,312 (about $2,503), held as Bank statement, sponsor's letter or scholarship award covering living costs and return travel, covering Twelve months of living costs at PLN 776 a month. It is money you show rather than money you pay, so it is separate from the visa fees. On top of that you must show PLN 2,500 for return travel and document the cost of your accommodation. If family members stay with you the test drops to PLN 600 a month for you and for each of them. Once you are in Poland the residence-permit test is a different one, set out in the Interior Ministry's mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl guidance: more than PLN 1,010 a month after your actual housing costs. USD figure at PLN 1 = USD 0.269, NBP table A of 28 August 2026. Source: Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa (August 2026).
    Can you work on a Poland student visa?
    Full-time students at a university approved by the minister responsible for internal affairs may work without a work permit, and Poland sets no weekly hour cap on that work. The exemption also covers you while you wait for the residence permit, provided you filed a complete application while you were still entitled to work. Once the residence permit is granted you have free access to the labor market and can run a business registered in CEiDG. Source: Moduł Obsługi Spraw: Performing work without a work permit (August 2026).
    How long does a Poland student visa take?
    A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of the application, extended to 30 days when the file needs closer examination. Some posts run longer: Islamabad works to 15 working days extendable to 45. The temporary residence permit you apply for after arriving is decided within 60 days of a complete application. Source: Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa (August 2026).
    Can you bring your family on a Poland student visa?
    Family members can travel with you on their own national visas, and the money test changes when they do: PLN 600 a month for you and for each accompanying family member instead of PLN 776 for you alone, plus PLN 2,500 of return travel money for each person and documented accommodation. The residence-permit test in Poland works the same way, at PLN 1,010 a month if you have no dependants and PLN 823 for yourself and each dependant. Source: Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa (August 2026).

    Official sources

    Proof of funds: PLN 9,312, Poland in Nigeria: D-type national visa.