Study visa to Poland for a Preschool Child
Condition for obtaining a visa
The condition for obtaining a visa to Poland for a preschool child is the availability of an invitation issued by a Polish kindergarten.
Processing times
The time required to issue an invitation from a school in Poland depends on the specific educational institution and on average takes from 7 to 14 working days. After that, you must collect the full package of documents.
Documents required to obtain a student visa to Poland for a preschool child:
- Visa application forms: child’s form signed by a parent and the parent’s form.
- Child’s photo: color, 3.5×4.5 cm, white background, taken within six months.
- Child’s birth certificate: original plus sworn Polish translation.
- Child’s passport: original and copies, valid 3+ months after planned departure.
- Kindergarten acceptance: original invitation or certificate on official letterhead with stamp and signature.
- Parent’s documents: passport, employer invitation, or student record confirming legal stay and travel purpose.
- Financial proof: bank statement, income certificate, or sponsorship letter confirming sufficient funds.
- Accommodation proof: rental agreement or hostel/dorm booking confirmation.
- Ticket reservation and travel plan if available.
- Medical insurance: €30,000 coverage, valid Schengen-wide, covering the entire visa duration.
Important:
The consulate may request additional documents. Always check the current requirements on the website of the consulate or visa center.
Visa processing time for a preschool child in Poland
• Issuing a kindergarten invitation usually takes 7–14 working days, depending on the institution. • Visa processing after submitting the full document package takes around 14 working days.