# Poland Student Visa Requirements for Indians: 2026 Checklist > Every document on the Embassy of Poland's 14 May 2026 student visa checklist, the funds rule, e-Konsulat slots, the INR 21120 fee and which office covers your state. _Published: 2026-11-01 · Reading time: 5 min · Words: 1257_ ## TL;DR Indians studying in Poland need a national (D) study visa costing INR 21120 plus INR 1026 to VFS. The Embassy's checklist of 14 May 2026 makes a B2 language certificate mandatory and asks for an original admission certificate, tuition proof, apostilled education documents and funds of 1010 PLN a month. ## Key takeaways - The national (D) study visa fee is INR 21120 / EUR 200, non-returnable, plus a VFS service fee of INR 1026. - Since the Embassy's checklist of 14 May 2026, a language certificate of at least B2 is mandatory. - Funds: 1010 PLN a month for living costs, accommodation costs and 2500 PLN for return travel. - Register on e-Konsulat first; study slots follow the order of registration. - A decision is due within 15 days of submission, extendable to 30 days in justified cases. **According to the Embassy of Poland in New Delhi, Indians need a national (D) study visa costing INR 21120 (EUR 200), plus INR 1026 to VFS. Its checklist dated 14 May 2026 asks for an original admission certificate, proof of tuition payment, apostilled education documents, a language certificate of at least B2 and funds of 1010 PLN a month.** ## Article This checklist combines the Embassy's study-visa checklist of 14 May 2026, the VFS Global checklist of February 2026 and the Embassy's consular fee table, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. It covers first- and second-cycle, PhD and postgraduate students. For tourist and work visas, see our Poland visa guide for Indians. ### What is on the Poland student visa checklist for 2026? Bring every item below to the VFS centre, in the order the checklist gives. Originals are asked for where the table says so. DocumentWhat the Embassy and VFS ask forApplication formVFS online form filled without blanks and signed twice (national visa); carry the printed form to the centrePassportIssued within the previous 10 years, valid 3 months after your intended departure from Schengen, at least two blank pagesPhotoOne colour photo, 35mm x 45mm, white background, face 70-80% of the photo, not older than 6 monthsCovering letterPurpose, duration and a list of the attached documentsAdmissionORIGINAL certificate of admission or continuation from the Polish institutionTuitionProof of payment, or the university's confirmation that studies are free of chargeEducation documentsApostilled; for first-cycle studies the higher secondary certificate with a NAWA recognition statement (or a Polish education superintendent decision); for second or third cycle the degree certificateLanguageCertificate at the level the institution requires, not lower than B2Funds1010 PLN a month living costs, accommodation costs and 2500 PLN for return travelAccommodationOriginal accommodation documents showing the monthly feesFlightOne-way flight reservation onlyInsuranceTravel medical insurance with minimum cover of EUR 30,000Residence proofID showing you live in the jurisdiction of the office you apply toMinorsNotarised consent of the non-travelling parent(s) or guardians and copies of their IDThe Embassy states that no additional documents are required beyond its published lists. ### Is a B2 language certificate now compulsory? Yes. The Embassy's study-visa checklist dated 14 May 2026 lists a language proficiency certificate as mandatory, at the level your institution requires and not lower than B2. This is a change from the VFS checklist of February 2026, which listed English tests only as recommended optional documents. The Embassy still recommends minimum scores for English-taught courses: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or CAE 176. Where the two checklists differ, the Embassy's newer version is the safer one to follow. ### How much money must an Indian student show for Poland? The applicant or a sponsor must cover three things: - Living costs of 1010 PLN per month. - Accommodation costs, matching the monthly fees in your accommodation documents. - 2500 PLN for return travel. The Embassy accepts these forms of evidence: traveller's cheques, a credit-card limit certificate, money in a Polish, EU, EEA or Swiss bank, a scholarship, or a notarised sponsorship letter supported by the sponsor's employment certificate and salary. An ordinary Indian savings account is not on that list, so where a parent in India is paying, the listed route is the notarised sponsorship letter with the parent's employment and salary proof. ### How do you book a Poland student visa appointment from India? - Register on e-Konsulat. National visas for study start on the e-Konsulat portal. Study slots are given in order of registration, not by draw. - Watch the slot release. New Delhi releases study slots on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00; Mumbai every two weeks on Wednesday at 10:30. - Complete the VFS online form at eforms.vfsglobal.com and print it. - Pay the VFS service fee of INR 1026 online when booking; it is non-refundable once the appointment is confirmed. - Submit in person at a VFS centre in your mission's jurisdiction on the assigned date. Fingerprints are taken from applicants aged 12 and above. Apply no earlier than 6 months and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before the start of your stay. The Embassy and the Consulate General do not work with visa agents, and applications must be completed by the applicant on e-Konsulat. ### What does the visa cost and how long does a decision take? The consular fee for a national (D) study visa is INR 21120 / EUR 200 under the Embassy's fee table effective 1 January 2026. It is non-returnable whatever the decision. VFS adds INR 1026, and courier return is optional at INR 960 per passport. A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of submission, unless the application is inadmissible. In justified cases this can be extended to 30 days, and if the Head of the Office for Foreigners must be consulted, the decision comes within 5 days of receiving that information. Files from satellite centres add 48-72 hours of transit to New Delhi or Mumbai. The European Commission's refusal rate for Polish consulates in India, 17.0% in 2025 (1,640 visas not issued; 9,673 applications lodged), covers short-stay Schengen visas only. It says nothing about national study visas. ### Which Polish office handles your state? OfficeStates and union territories coveredEmbassy of Poland, New DelhiAssam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCR), Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu and Kashmir, LadakhConsulate General of Poland, MumbaiMaharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Andaman and Nicobar IslandsVFS Poland centres operate in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and New Delhi. Lakshadweep is not listed under either office. ### Which mistakes get a Polish study file into trouble? - Photocopies instead of originals: the admission certificate must be the original. - Unapostilled certificates: education documents must carry an apostille, and first-cycle applicants also need the NAWA recognition statement. - A language score below B2: the Embassy now treats B2 as the floor. - Funds only in an Indian account: use one of the listed forms of evidence. - Buying a ticket too early: the checklist asks only for a one-way reservation, so a verifiable flight reservation is enough until the visa is issued. If a refusal does happen, you can appeal once within 14 days, with the passport, an appeal letter and the INR 21120 reconsideration fee. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram can prepare the one-way flight reservation and the covering letter for a Polish study file. Our packages range from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for a reservation, hotel booking, itinerary and cover letter. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 95230 91018 or through the contact page. ### Frequently asked questions #### Do I need a return ticket for a Poland student visa? No. The Embassy of Poland's study checklist asks only for a one-way flight reservation. Return travel is covered instead by the 2500 PLN you must show in your funds. #### Can a travel agent submit my Poland student visa application? No. Applications are submitted personally at a VFS Global centre, and the Embassy and Consulate General do not cooperate with travel agencies or visa agents. Using an intermediary gives no preferential treatment. #### Do PhD students from India use the same Poland checklist? Yes. The national (D) study route covers first- and second-cycle, PhD and postgraduate studies, and the study checklist covers PhD students. Second and third-cycle applicants submit their apostilled degree certificate instead of the higher secondary certificate. #### Is the Poland student visa fee refunded if the visa is refused? No. The INR 21120 national visa fee is non-returnable whatever the decision. An appeal costs another INR 21120 and must be lodged within 14 days. ## FAQ ### Do I need a return ticket for a Poland student visa? No. The Embassy of Poland's study checklist asks only for a one-way flight reservation. Return travel is covered instead by the 2500 PLN you must show in your funds. ### Can a travel agent submit my Poland student visa application? No. Applications are submitted personally at a VFS Global centre, and the Embassy and Consulate General do not cooperate with travel agencies or visa agents. Using an intermediary gives no preferential treatment. ### Do PhD students from India use the same Poland checklist? Yes. The national (D) study route covers first- and second-cycle, PhD and postgraduate studies, and the study checklist covers PhD students. Second and third-cycle applicants submit their apostilled degree certificate instead of the higher secondary certificate. ### Is the Poland student visa fee refunded if the visa is refused? No. The INR 21120 national visa fee is non-returnable whatever the decision. An appeal costs another INR 21120 and must be lodged within 14 days. ## Sources 1. [Poland in India - Checklist for Polish national visa - study (14.05.2026)](https://www.gov.pl/attachment/4566b561-bf4a-4a8a-8e64-b2ae4d8a9b83) — Embassy of Poland in New Delhi 2. [Poland in India - D-Type national visa - study](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/d-type-national-visa---study2) — Embassy of Poland in New Delhi 3. [Poland in India - Consular fees table effective 01.01.2026](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/consular-fees) — Embassy of Poland in New Delhi 4. [VFS - Checklist National Visa Study](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Study.pdf) — VFS Global