Poland long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (gov.pl source)
Which visa do you need to study in Poland for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D), preceded by a preliminary admission statement from a Polish institution. Funds required ≈ €136/month of stay + ≈ €625 for return; D-visa fee €135. On arrival, a residence card (karta pobytu) is applied for at the Voivodeship Office. If studies are in Polish, a 9-month language course is usually required. Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence card is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: gov.pl
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D)
- Prerequisite
- Admission statement (Polish institution)
- Funds
- ≈ €136/month + ≈ €625 return
- D-visa fee
- €135
- Residence card
- karta pobytu (Voivodeship Office — referred to adviser)
- Language
- 9-month Polish course if studies in Polish
- Submission in Algeria
- Polish Consulate (e-konsulat)
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Preliminary admission statement from the Polish institution
- Proof of funds (≈ €136/month + ≈ €625 return)
- Proof of housing in Poland
- Health insurance
- Standard photo
- Diplomas and transcripts (per procedure)
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission statement
From the chosen Polish institution.
- 2Arrange funds and housing
≈ €136/month + ≈ €625 return + housing.
- 3Build the D-visa file
Diplomas, insurance, documents; e-konsulat appointment.
- 4Submit the national D-visa application at the consulate
Fee €135 (in dinars).
- 5On arrival: karta pobytu
At the Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki) — residence referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | €135 |
| Funds required | ≈ €136/month + ≈ €625 return |
| Health insurance | per insurer |
Indicative figures: national D visa €135, funds ≈ €136/month + ≈ €625 return-travel. The residence card (karta pobytu) is issued at the Voivodeship Office; it is an immigration matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. If studies are in Polish, a 9-month language course is usually required. Confirm on gov.pl.
Frequently asked questions
Is admission required before the visa?
Yes: a preliminary admission statement from a Polish institution is required before the long-stay visa application.
What funds must I prove?
About €136/month of stay, plus about €625 for return travel.
Does OuiVisa handle the karta pobytu?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence card is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
€135, paid in dinars at the consulate.
Where do I submit my application?
At the Polish Consulate in Algiers (Hydra), by appointment via e-konsulat — Poland does not use a VFS/TLS provider in Algeria. In-person submission (biometrics) is required.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Polish consul's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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