Residence Card for Students in Wrocław
Contents
Cooperation Process
01
Initial Free Consultation
1. During a personal meeting at our office, we will assess your chances of obtaining a Residence Card (Karta Pobytu);
2. We will check the documents you already have and suggest the best path for legalization in Poland.
02
Preparation of a Step-by-Step Action Plan
1. We will sign a service agreement with you;
2. We will provide a personal checklist of the required documents;
3. We will provide a step-by-step action plan from the start of our cooperation until obtaining the residence permit.
03
Preparation of All Required Documents
1. We will fill out all necessary forms; 2. We will contact your employer (accountant) and jointly prepare the document package for submission; 3. We will book a date for a personal visit to the Urząd; 4. We will prepare photocopies and notarized copies of the documents required for submission.
04
Full Support Until Receiving the Residence Card
1. On the day of your visit to the Urząd, a personal specialist will accompany you as an official representative (Pełnomocnik); 2. Throughout the review process, we will contact your employer (accountant) monthly and request the necessary documents to submit (tax payment confirmations, contracts, etc.); 3. We monitor the status of your case daily, inform you of changes, and respond to summons.
05
Completion of the Case
1. We accompany you on the day of receiving the Residence Card;
2. We provide a good discount on all services of our company.
Basic
From 1000 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including VAT 23%)
- Legal consultation
- Creation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence card application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Other services (by agreement)
Full
2000 zł
1600 zł
Only until the end of April!
(Including VAT 23%)
- Payment in 2 stages
- Legal consultation
- Creation of a checklist of required documents
- Document verification
- Filling out the residence card application in MOS
- Electronic submission of documents
- Collection of documents
- Collection and preparation of documents from the university
- Accompaniment for personal submission
- Full control of your case
- Monthly submission of documents
- Free appeal in case of refusal
- Writing ponaglenie (request for speeding up the case)
- Writing skarga to the Administrative Court
- Accompaniment on the day of obtaining the residence permit
- Creation of a digital signature “Profil Zaufany”
- Creation of an electronic mailbox “E-Doręczenia”
Required Documents
Residence Card through studying in Wrocław
Obtaining a residence card based on studying in Wrocław usually starts with checking two things: whether you are actually studying and whether this is convincingly confirmed by documents. During the review of cases, Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki examines the status of the educational institution, the form of study, the actual “study dynamics” (attendance/semesters/continuation), as well as how you meet the basic residence requirements: finances, insurance, and address. Most problems arise not from a single “wrong” document, but from inconsistencies between certificates, dates, payments, and what is stated in the application.
The residence card based on studying confirms the legal stay of a student in Poland for the duration of studies and allows continuing the program without constant visa deadlines. The decision on a residence permit through studying in Wrocław largely depends on the correctness of university/school certificates, confirmation of financial support, housing, and insurance, as well as how consistently and logically the grounds of stay are documented at the time of submission. It is important that the package looks consistent: it should be clear where and under what conditions you study, how you pay for tuition (if it is paid), and how you support your stay.
What is a Temporary Residence Permit for Study in Poland?
A temporary residence permit for study is a decision of the voivode that legalizes the stay of a foreigner in Poland when the purpose is education at a university, post-secondary school, or other official educational program lasting longer than three months. This status “relies” on study: the Urząd expects confirmation of enrollment or continuation of studies and documents showing that you are actually fulfilling the program requirements.
The decision indicates that the basis for stay is specifically studying. This means your residence permit is tied to student status and to a specific educational institution. If you stop studying, transfer, change a program, or educational institution, you usually need to timely update information and properly coordinate it with the Urząd to avoid risks during case review or extension.
To apply for a student residence card, you usually need to confirm your studies, show financial support for the stay period, and provide documents for accommodation and health insurance. A carefully prepared package reduces the likelihood of requests (wezwania) and helps pass the review without unnecessary delays in Wrocław.
According to Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki
The basic starting package for submission includes:
3 copies of the completed application (wniosek) filled according to instructions
4 photos 35×45 mm (taken no earlier than 6 months ago, with requirements for background/frame/visibility of face)
Photocopy of a valid passport with the original for verification (in exceptional cases, another identity document)
It is specifically noted that documents should not be stapled.
Next, the case usually evaluates documents confirming: enrollment and planned completion date; if studies are paid — proof of payment; additionally, proof of health insurance (as understood by Polish law) or a policy covering treatment in Poland, funds for living and studying (for 12 months or the full period if shorter), as well as proof of secured housing (e.g., zameldowanie/lease agreement/other form of legal residence or a statement of the person providing the accommodation).
Review Times for a Residence Permit in Wrocław
Applying for a residence permit requires a personal visit (and mandatory fingerprint submission). The application must be submitted no later than the last day of legal stay. Documents are accepted at Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców (Wrocław or delegations); it is also possible to send the package by mail to Pl. Powstańców Warszawy 1, 50-153 Wrocław.
The voivode issues a decision (positive or refusal). The official processing time is 60 days from the date of submission of the complete package and fingerprinting. In practice, this deadline is rarely met. Appeals can be filed within 14 days of receiving the decision.
Documents List for Student Residence Card in Wrocław
Completed wniosek o pobyt czasowy (application) — usually submitted printed and signed; can be filled online via mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl
2 biometric photos 35×45 mm (current)
Photocopy of all pages of a valid passport (original taken for verification)
Payment confirmation of opłata skarbowa 340 zł for the application review (details according to the place of submission)
After positive decision: payment for the issuance of the residence card (plastic)
Current certificate from the university confirming enrollment or continuation (on official letterhead with signature of authorized person)
Printout of the student achievements card (if the first semester is completed)
Proof of tuition payment for year/semester (if studies are paid)
Health insurance documents: NFZ/insurance according to Polish law or policy covering treatment in Poland (foreign policy must be translated by a sworn translator)
Documents proving sufficient funds for living and studying: often indicated 1010 zł net/month for single person, 823 zł net/month per family member, plus funds for return trip/transit (200/500/2500 zł depending on country of arrival)
Proof of the source of funds (if applicable): bank statement, scholarship confirmation, work and salary certificate, etc.; bank statements should be recent
If documents are not in Polish, attach translations by tłumacz przysięgły
If submitted by a representative — pełnomocnictwo and confirmation of 17 zł payment for the power of attorney (if applicable)
Additionally, the Urząd may request documents about residence/address and other clarifications — normal for student cases (wezwania)
Legalization through Study in Wrocław — Important Considerations
The student residence card in Wrocław relies on a simple fact: you are genuinely studying and can legally live in Poland for the duration of your studies. The Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki usually compares your status at the educational institution with the other “supports” of your application — accommodation, insurance, and finances. If all dates and documents form a coherent story (semester, tuition/payment basis, period of stay, insurance), the review goes more smoothly.
When applying for a residence permit based on studying in Wrocław, the following are usually checked:
Current enrollment and student/listener status;
Study format and confirmation that the program is actually ongoing (not just “on paper”);
Tuition payment or documents confirming the right to free education/exemption from payment;
Place of residence in Wrocław and accommodation confirmation;
Valid health insurance for the period of stay and case review;
Financial support for living and studying (depending on your situation — own funds/family support/income);
Consistency of data across all documents and in the application (full name, address, dates, name of the educational institution, study period).
Study-Based Residence Permit Process
It usually starts with checking the basis: whether the study purpose fits and which documents best confirm your status in Wrocław — enrollment/continuation certificates, payment confirmations, program, and period documents. Then the package is assembled: study, housing, insurance, finances, plus standard submission documents. At this stage, documents must align by time and content.
After submission, the Urząd reviews the case and may request additional confirmations: updated certificate from the educational institution, updated payments, housing, insurance, or financial data.
Full-Time Student Residence Card
Temporary residence permit for study (zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy – nauka) in Lower Silesia is issued to a foreigner planning to start or continue studies in Poland, where the circumstances justify stay longer than 3 months. This purpose (nauka) must be confirmed by educational institution documents.
The study permit is usually tied to the study period: first permit often issued for 15 months, and for mobility/inter-university programs the period may be longer. If the study is shorter than a year, the residence card in Wrocław is usually issued for the study period/academic year plus a few months buffer. Extensions are usually granted for the next study period, but total cannot exceed 3 years, so for long programs or transfers between faculties this must be planned in advance.
Why Support is Important
We accompany the application for a student residence card in Wrocław — from reviewing the package and preparing the form to the decision by Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki. The focus is not “filling forms” but practical preparation of your student situation: confirming studies, finances, insurance, and accommodation so that the inspector immediately sees a clear picture of the case.
We handle first submissions and extensions based on studies, as well as cases with changes: transfer to another university/program, change of study form, academic leave, course repetition, change of funding source, new insurance or address. In such situations, it is important to properly update and attach confirmations so that student status and basis of stay are clearly reflected.
Our Principle of Work
At the start, we analyze your study situation: where you study, what is your status, for how long you need the residence permit, and what confirmations are accepted by the Urząd.
We create a personal list of documents for your university/school and study format, so the package covers requirements for study, finances, insurance, and accommodation.
We request necessary certificates from the educational institution (student status, program, study period, payment/basis for tuition) and check that the data matches the application.
We check financial documents, insurance, and proof of address in Wrocław: what amounts are shown, for what period, how coverage and accommodation are confirmed.
We fill out the application, form attachments, and structure the package in a way usually read by the Foreigners’ Department, so there are no “gaps” in key points (study, funds, insurance, accommodation).
We accompany the submission in Wrocław, provide full control of the case, respond to Urząd requests.
After the decision, we support the stage of receiving the residence card (plastic) and complete all required actions until issuance.
If the decision is negative, we prepare an appeal with reasoning for refusal and assemble materials for re-evaluation.
Student Residence Permit in Wrocław with SKILLDOCS Support
Application for a student residence card in Wrocław must rely on clear confirmations: active student status, documents from the educational institution, financial resources for the stay, accommodation, and health insurance. Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki evaluates these elements as a whole, so it is important that university certificates, payments, study periods, and application data match and leave no gaps in key points.
Our task is to manage the process: check the basis, collect and align documents to Urząd requirements, correctly fill out the application, and prepare the submission according to your specific study program. Then we accompany the case until the decision and issuance of the plastic card, so you can focus on studying without dealing with formalities.
Leave a request on the website — we will contact you and provide a clear plan on how to obtain a residence permit based on study.
Frequently Asked Questions
Documents confirming the availability of funds may include, for example, a bank account statement for the last 6 months confirming stable and regular deposits into the account; an account statement; and other documents.
A residence card after graduation is issued only to graduates of higher education institutions.
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