Apart from the law on entering the territory of Poland, as a foreigner, you are subject to certain laws that regulate your stay in our country during your studies. Polish law introduces different requirements for EU/EFTA and non-EU/EFTA citizens with regard to legalisation of stay. In general, the requirements will differ based on the duration of your stay (stay up to 3 months, from 3 months to 5 years and permanent residence). As a student, you will most probably be interested in the first two options. Please find more information on website of Malopolska Voivodship Office in Cracow and Office for Foreigners.

Below is a brief description of the application process for a Temporary Residence Permit. 

Moreover, we also encourage you to visit the YouTube channel of the Malopolska Voivodship Office, where you can find a lot of useful information. 

The legalization of stay of foreigners in Kraków is managed by:

Małopolska Provincial Office in Krakow
Department for Foreigners
31 – 547 Krakow, ul. Przy Rondzie 6

Contact details:
tel. 12 39 21 854, fax 12 39 21 354
e-mail: sc@malopolska.uw.gov.pl

HELPLINE/INFORMATION INFO.OPT
about entry, stay and work in Poland dedicated to third country nationals

tel. 12 210 20 20
e-mail: info.opt@muw.pl