After arrival

• Confirmation of accommodation
• Filled out by the Canidate and a manager of the dormitory (or landlord) appendix 

Is acceptable when covers the costs of medical care in Poland (medical assistance and hospital care). Accident insurance does not constitute proof of insurance covering the costs of medical treatment in Poland. Note that the policy must be valid on the day the decision on granting a residence permit is issued.

Health insurance policies concluded in languages other than Polish should be translated into Polish by a sworn translator. The originals of both  – the health insurance agreement and the certified translation should be presented for inspection.

If a foreigner does not possess valid insurance, apart from the private companies, there is a possibility to purchase a treatment in the public sector.

To be a holder of NFZ insurance, a person interested has to attach:

• 2 copies of Appendix
• Passport and visa, 
• Student ID card
• Confirmation of studying
• Confirmation of accommodation
• Residence card (if obtained)

The above-mentioned documents have to be deposited in:

National Health Fund Office

aleja IX Wieków Kielc 2a, 25-516 Kielce

• Confirmation of studying together with confirmation of the tuition fee payment (issued by the students’ office)
• Confirmation of accommodation (a document issued by the manager of the dormitory or in case of renting a flat – an agreement)
  • REMEMBER! When changing the place of residence or correspondence address, inform the voivode each time.
• Bank statement confirming the possession of sufficient financial resources to cover the costs of education, living, and return – after deduction of the costs of living.
• 4 pictures (35 mm x 45 mm, face occupies 70-80% of the picture)
• Confirmation of valid medical insurance (If you pay in installments, make sure to submit proof of payment).
• Passport and visa
• Student id card
• An application form – Appendix 1

1. Examining the case of granting a temporary residence permit: 340 PLN

The payment can be done personally in the Department or by bank transfer:

Urząd Miasta Kielce

ING Bank Śląski S.A.

38 1050 0099 6450 9000 0000 0000

Payment title: “opłata za zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy – name and surname of applicant”

• 2. Issuing the card: 50 PLN

The payment can be done personally in the Department or by bank transfer:

Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach

NBP Odział Okręgowy Kielce

67 1010 1238 0853 4222 3100 0000

Payment title:  “opłata za kartę pobytu – name and surname of applicant”

The application shall be submitted in person, no later than on the last day of legal residence on the territory of the Republic of Poland.

When submitting the application, the foreigner is obliged to submit fingerprints.

If the application is not submitted in person (is sent by post), you will be asked to come in person within an indicated in the letter period.