EU CITIZENS (Welcome Point)

EU CITIZENS (Welcome Point)

Citizen of the European Union can enter Poland and stay within its territory up to 3 months on the basis of valid travel document (passport) or other valid document confirming his/her identity and citizenship. Residence over three months -> the whole procedure is described here.

Step 1 Download and fill out an application form for the registration of residence in Polish. Instruction how to complete the form is available here.

Step 2 Gather the necessary documents, here you can find the complete list.

Step 3 Submit the application in person, make an appointment for the submission here.

KU detailed instruction to the procedure.

National Health Fund (PL.: Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia; NFZ) is the institution responsible for public medical services in Poland.

Health insurance is mandatory for all students for the whole duration of their stay in Poland. More information's available here.

KU detailed set of information.

EU citizens are eligible for free health services in Poland providing that they present a valid European Health Insurance Card.

 

Step 1 - collect the necessary documents

  • the application form (printed, filled in and signed),
  • your passport with a current visa or residence permit,
  • your student ID Card,
  • the confirmation of your student status,
  • a document confirming that you reside in Poland (e.g. dorm certificate, residence card, rental agreement)

Step 2 - in person visit

Go to the National Health Fund (NFZ – Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia) at Chałubińskiego 8, 00-613 Warszawa in the main hall where you can sign the contract with the NFZ.

Step 3 - fill out a form

Fill out the ZUS ZZA form (with the insurance code 24 10 XX), and submit it to an appropriate Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) branch or inspectorate.  

The form can be printed and delivered in person, or sent by post to the branch or the Polish Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) inspectorate in the competent district. 

It is possible pay for the health insurance for a period longer than 1 month, e.g. for 6 months in advance.