Documents validation

Information on residence permits

The following documents constitute a confirmation of identity on the territory of Poland:

• Passport
• Identity card
• Residence card

The following documents entitle to reside on the territory of Poland:

• Visa
• Residence card (temporary or permanent residence card)

All foreign students whose stay in Poland exceeds 3 months are obliged to register their residence.

In order to register one’s residence on the territory of the Republic of Poland or to obtain a residence card, the candidate should submit an application to the Office for Foreigners, Legalisation of Residence Section.

Application for the residence registration should be submitted in person to the to the Governor of Mazovia (Wojewoda Mazowiecki), no later than one day after 3 months from entering the territory of the Republic of Poland have passed.

Students from the EU

• Application forms for students from outside of the EU – see LINK
• Foreigners who have obtained a residence permit for a fixed period, permit of settlement on the territory of Poland or hold the long-term EU residency permit are exempt from registration of residence.

Students from outside of the EU

• Application forms for students from outside of the EU – LINK