Temporary residence — studies — which documents you need

Updated: 1 November 2026

The document list PL360• prepares for “Temporary residence — studies” — the same as in the app: 17 items (mandatory: 14, depending on your situation: 3, often requested by the office: 0).

The list is for the Lower Silesian office (DUW). Other offices may ask for more — we will tell you at the consultation.

Always needed

Depending on your situation

Frequently asked questions

Which documents do I need for: Temporary residence — studies?

Mandatory: Passport — scans of all pages (Paszport); Photo 35×45 mm (Zdjęcie); Proof of stamp duty payment (Dowód opłaty skarbowej); Certificate from the school or university that you are a student (Zaświadczenie ze szkoły / uczelni); Class schedule for the whole period of study (Plan zajęć); Proof of tuition payment or fee exemption (Opłata za naukę lub zwolnienie); Tenancy agreement — valid for at least 3 more months (Umowa najmu); Health insurance for at least one year (Ubezpieczenie zdrowotne); Funds for living and return: 2,500 zł for return + living costs for each month of study + rent (Środki finansowe); Statement of living costs (Oświadczenie o kosztach utrzymania); Statement on the number of dependants (Oświadczenie o liczbie osób na utrzymaniu). The rest depends on your situation — see the full list on this page and in the PL360• app.

Do the documents have to be translated?

None of the documents on this list requires a sworn translation as a rule; the office may still ask for a translation of foreign-language documents.

How old can the certificates be?

These have a validity period counted to the filing date: Funds for living and return: 2,500 zł for return + living costs for each month of study + rent (Środki finansowe) — must not be older than 31 days on the submission date.

Who prepares the documents and files the application?

PL360• (Wrocław) prepares the application and annexes, checks the documents and handles contact with the office under a power of attorney. The status of every document is visible in the app.

This handbook is also in the PL360• app — free of charge, even without registration. Documents

For information only; this is not legal advice.