Introduction to the types of study visas in Poland and the reasons for refusing them

Although Poland is not a popular country for studying abroad, the number of people applying for studying in Poland has gradually increased in recent years. After being admitted to a Polish university, you have to apply for a corresponding study visa. The following are the types of Polish study visas shared and the common reasons for refusal.

Polish visa type

According to the purpose of each person's travel, visas can be divided into tourist visas, study visas, work visas, business visas and so on. For example, if you want to travel to Poland, you must apply for a tourist visa. If you come to Poland to study, it must be a study visa. This classification is generally easier for everyone to understand.

In fact, there is another classification of visas in Poland, which is based on the length of visas. If it is less than or equal to 90 days, then this visa is a Schengen visa, and if it is more than 90 days, it is a country visa. The most direct difference between these two visas is that the corresponding visa application forms are different. For example, if you plan to travel to Poland for 45 days, since it will take less than 90 days, you should choose the Schengen visa application form to fill in the application. If successful, you will get a visa application. If you plan to travel to Poland for more than 90 days, you should fill in the application with the national visa application form at this time, and the national visa is finally approved.

Generally speaking, the visa period in Poland will not exceed one year. At present, Poland does not have a visa for more than one year, but some countries in western Europe, such as France, can apply for a visa for up to five years.

Reasons for refusing a Polish visa

1. Wrong visa information.

The information provided in the visa application form is inconsistent with the information submitted, especially the school contact person, entry and exit time and stay days, which must be consistent with the original.

2. Incomplete visa submission materials

For applications with incomplete materials, the embassy usually refuses to submit the materials, but directly refuses the visa. So do a good job of inspection before submission to ensure that all the originals and copies of materials have been provided.

3. False visa materials

Falsification of application materials will lead to direct refusal of visa, and it is irreversible. At the same time, the application information will be registered in the bad record, and if the circumstances are serious, it will even be restricted from entering the country within a certain period of time.

4. The language does not meet the admission requirements.

Since 2020, the Polish Embassy in China has added an investigation project: when the embassy staff thinks it is necessary, they will add an additional telephone interview to confirm that the applicant has the basic language communication skills needed to study in Poland.

5. Proof of funds

The applicant fails to provide sufficient economic proof materials as required, or the materials do not meet the validity requirements of the embassy.

6. Have a tendency to emigrate.

In the visa application for going abroad, the problem of immigration tendency is a big problem faced by visa applicants for going abroad. This article is actually subjective, because the embassy will not tell you the specific terms to prove that you have the tendency of illegal immigration; However, if the visa officer thinks that you are inclined to immigrate illegally, he will give a decision to refuse the visa.

7. Passport entry and exit records are inconsistent with the contents filled in by the applicant.

8. Have a bad record in Poland or EU countries.

Polish visa application procedure

Applying for a visa generally follows three steps: first, you need to prepare all the materials according to the requirements of visa application, mainly including filling in the visa application form, preparing visa photos according to the specifications, proof of relevant funds, proof of accommodation, booking air tickets, insurance and other necessary auxiliary materials; When the materials are ready, you need to make an appointment online, and then go to the visa center or embassy or consulate to submit all the application materials according to the scheduled time; Finally, after the visa is successfully approved, the visa center or embassy or consulate will generally send it to your designated address.

Frequently asked questions on studying visa in Poland

1. Do I need an interview to study in Poland?

The answer is no, as long as I submit the materials at the domestic visa center, it does not involve face-to-face signing. If the embassy has any questions, it will call back to check.

2. Can I go to other countries with a Polish study visa?

Polish study visa is a D-class national visa, and you can go to other Schengen countries, but there is a time limit.

3. Can I get a study visa in Poland?

No, you can only work part-time with a study visa, not full-time. Remember, if you need a full-time job, you need to change your work visa.

4. How long is the validity of the Polish study visa?

Polish student visa is up to one year, and must be renewed before it expires.