Student Visa from Kenya to Poland

• A Poland student visa is a National visa. This visa is issued to foreigners who would like to study and stay in Poland for longer than 30 days.
• Poland has become a popular destination for foreign students and this is because of the low tuition and low cost of living in the country.
• The passport-sized photographs used in the application must have the following specifications:

            - Size: 35mm x 45mm.

            - Must be in color and set against a neutral backdrop.

            - Must be recent (taken in the last 6 months).

• Before this visa is issued, a letter of acceptance from the school offering the admission should be submitted.
• An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Poland is also required.
• Certificates and transcripts of applicant's previous schools should be submitted.
• You must provide a cover letter, stating why you chose to study in Poland. 
• Healthcare in Poland is not free for foreigners. It is important for students to have health insurance that comes to at least 30,000 euros.
• Students are required to carry enough funds that'd ensure they can comfortably spend 20 euros per day. 
• When you receive your student visa you will be issued a temporary residence card. The first residence permit is issued for a period of 15 months. It can be renewed afterwards for periods of up to 3 years.
  
• If you don't have enough means to fund yourself while in Poland,  you can support yourself financially through scholarships and funding programs.
• Part-time jobs and, in some cases, student loans are also available to foreigners.

• Kenyan passport which will be valid 6 months after exiting from the country. 
• Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photograph must be at least 3 months old from the time of application.
• Original bank statement for the last three months prior to the date of application for the visa.
• Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
• Return flight ticket must be provided.
• Copy of travel itinerary showing dates, time, entry and exit to the country.
• A cover letter which explains the purpose of your visit to Poland.
• Proof of civil status, for example; your birth or marriage certificate.