Study in Poland
On the working holiday you can stay up to one year from the day you enter.
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Studying in Poland: costs and visas
Study paths and visa options differ by country. Always confirm official rules before applying.
Cost
This country has no official living-cost figure.
Polish Zloty in US Dollar (exchange rate)Flat over 5 yearsSee the trend chartSee the full cost breakdownEntry and permits
2weeks before
Deadline to apply for a type D visa (before departure)
Source: Embassy of Poland in Japan: applying for a national visa (type D)Embassy of Poland in Japan: visa information (visa types and the Working Holiday programme, Zwiedzaj i Pracuj)
See entry and permits in detailWorking holiday
Depends on your nationality
Source: Embassy of Poland in Japan: text of the Working Holiday agreement between Japan and Poland (Working Holiday PL-JP)Embassy of Poland in Japan: applying for a national visa (type D)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy of 2026-10-03)
See entry and permits in detailVisa and working holiday rules can change. Check the latest official government or embassy guidance before you apply.
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Cities to study in Poland
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Ways to study in Poland
There are 1 ways to study in Poland: Live in Poland on a working holiday.
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Live in Poland on a working holiday
- Wiza krajowa (typ D) – program „Zwiedzaj i Pracuj” (National visa (type D), Working Holiday programme)
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Poland for a while.
- Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year from entry
- Can you work?
No separate work permit needed
- Cost
No visa fee
Live in Poland on a working holiday
- Wiza krajowa (typ D) – program „Zwiedzaj i Pracuj” (National visa (type D), Working Holiday programme)
Who it suits：For people who want to travel and live in Poland for a while.
Length and permit
Ages 18–30 · up to one year from entry
Can you work?
No separate work permit needed
Cost
No visa fee
For Japanese citizens. Official names checked on government websites on October 31, 2026.
Sources (official government pages)
Live in Poland on a working holiday・Source: Embassy of Poland in Japan: text of the Working Holiday agreement between Japan and Poland (Working Holiday PL-JP)Embassy of Poland in Japan: applying for a national visa (type D)Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy of 2026-10-03)Embassy of Poland in Japan: visa information (visa types and the Working Holiday programme, Zwiedzaj i Pracuj)
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Sources for this page
- Embassy of Poland in Japan: text of the Working Holiday agreement between Japan and Poland (Working Holiday PL-JP)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Embassy of Poland in Japan: applying for a national visa (type D)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Embassy of Poland in Japan: visa information (visa types and the Working Holiday programme, Zwiedzaj i Pracuj)（checked October 31, 2026）
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan: Working Holiday programmes (partner countries, annual quotas and number of participations) (Wayback copy of 2026-10-03)（checked October 31, 2026）
