Formalities For Studying In Poland - Sponsoring

Hello People

I am seeking your thoughts on this. I shall be sponsoring my nephew for some studies in Poland. As per the requirements which states

"A foreigner traveling to Poland with an intention to take up or continue higher education, or for research and/or training purpose should hold:

a. 1600 PLN or the equivalent in foreign currency for the first two months of the visit,
b. 300 PLN, or the equivalent in foreign currency, to cover the cost of medical treatment, for each day of the visit, for the period of one month from the date of arrival."

Does this mean that there should be proof to cover at least two months of a and one month of b?

Where could I source medical insurance to buy that will be acceptable for Polish Consular Officers?

Even if that figure is for each month, it's nothing. I spend that on diesel.

I was referring to the formalities and not about what you spend..

Did you understand my question?

As he'll need a bank account while he's here, you could open one, deposit the money and use that as proof, which, as far as I know is required.


From a reputable insurer in your home country. Alternately, make sure there is 9000 for med cover on top of the other 3200.

Will that be acceptable to transfer the money to him as he arrives in Poland.

Do you know of any reputable global medical insurance company?

I'd set up an account before he arrives. That way he can show his balance statement to anyone sniffy at the airport.

How about this one? I can't vouch for it, though.
internationalstudentinsurance.com

Thanks for this.....you have been very helpful.

Another thing, what docs can suffice as proof of intention to leave Poland after studies.

After this course he shall want to continue to a bachelor's degree. What's the best way to express this.

Also I am not in Poland.

It's very difficult to prove an intention. If he has made concrete plans, and better still if he has documentary evidence of acceptance at a university outside Poland, this would seem credible. It depends, I suppose, on where he is arriving from.

To prove intention, provide solid documents that prove that, in your home country, you have:

1) a well-paying, high-status job of at least several years duration;

2) a substantial amount of immobile property, like a comfortable house or sizable and profitable farm;

3) your own successful business, or a working interest in a corporation, of significant value;

4) a substantial amount of net savings and/or investments in your local economy; and

5) play a significant role in your local or regional community hold an significant office on a local, regional or national scale.

All of which show that you are thriving in your homeland and would lose a lot if you were not to return to your homeland. The more of the above you have and the stronger they are, the better. The fewer and the weaker they are, the more likely the consul is going to suspect that you plan to violate the terms of your visa and stay in the EU.

Naturally, for a student this is very difficult. You'll just have to provide what documents you can, and hope that the consul finds them convincing. For example, if you have held a job in your own country, it shows that you have been able to find employment there. If your family is wealthy and owns a family business which you will inherit, that is also convincing. But this all has to be on official paper.

Hi Howie, your profile says you're in England. Is this correct? In which case 'foreigner' doesn't mean you. You're within the EU and assuming your nephew is a British citizen there's no requirement whatsoever to have a certain amount of money. He has an absolute right to be in Poland, just as Poles have a right to be in the UK.


The normal NHS card that you get for international use - google it on the NHS website


He has no reason to show "intention to leave" - in fact he can stay as long as he likes. The "intention to leave" thing is for people from outside the EU.


None of this applies to British citizens.

Probably not a British or EU citizen.

Absolutely, Dominic! The guy may be in England but it does not mean he's English ;). If he were English, he would not need to ask questions....

You'd be surprised. Especially when the printed/online info doesn't take that into account. They still say that all foreigners need to register as resident, even though they can't actually insist on that.

The law is a mess concerning EU citizens - technically, you still are obliged to register (although now within 3 months as opposed to the previous 4 days) - but there is no punishment in law for not doing so.

And I can well believe they're still putting out information referring to 'the foreigner' without taking into account that if you're a citizen of an EU member state you don't have to meet any conditions whatsoever.

Certainly no 'sponsoring' or financial requirement or intention to leave the country.

Yes you are right. I am in the UK and yes I am a UK citizen.

My nephew though is a non EU citizen. He still has his mother (my sister) and his sisters and brother in his country of origin.

None of the stuff you mentioned above is in his possession.

Any tips would be helpful but then again each country will have different requirements in proving one's intention to leave.

@Howie: Hi! when you say "non EU", be aware that conditions shall be different based upon the country of origin. If he's from Monaco or Norway, he'll have much easier conditions than if he's from Pakistan or Nigeria....

He is from the Caribbean to be exact.

@Howie: where from the Caribbeans? Cuba? Dominican Republic? If from Martinique or Guadeloupe, he's as French as someone from Paris (on administrative terms). So, Carribean is rather vague;)

No not from DR....neither Guadeloupe or Martinique....

@Howie: Cuba? Anyway, whatever country he's from is most important to the Polish authorities in order to issue or to refuse visas

Jamaica