Fulbright Commision 2009

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a Polish visa to partake in the Summer Programme?

US citizens do not require a Polish visa to stay in Poland up to 90 days. But the process of acquiring a Polish visa is fairly simple. The application process is initiated at the Polish consulate closest to your home. You will want to apply for a multiple-entry visa. The visa should be issued free of cost but please be aware that theory does not always meet practice in this matter. Polish consulates are given much lee-way and independence in interpreting existing rules and regulations and have been known to charge for visas.

You will need to provide for the consulate the following:

1. A valid passport with the date of expiry at least 3 months after the date of your required departure from Poland.
2. One colour 4.5 cm. x 3.5 cm. photograph.
3. A letter of confirmation of acceptance to the Summer Programme addressed to the consulate from the Polish Institution.
4. Documentation proving you have the financial means to travel to and from Poland and to financially support yourself during your study stay in Poland without recourse to gaining employment while residing in Poland. A photocopy or printout of your bank statement or other documents showing you have or are to receive grants or loans will suffice.
5. A completed application form. Application forms are available at each consulate or can be downloaded from here.

You may be requested to provide supplementary documents. Usually this will take the form of providing medical insurance documents.