Legalization of stay in Poland - information meeting (October 9th) | Gdańsk University of Technology

Legalizing your stay is one of the first mandatory steps for newly admitted international students and doctoral students upon arriving in Poland. Gdańsk University of Technology offers support in this regard through the Welcome Office (part of the International Relations Office) - a service point for international students, doctoral students, and staff.

In mid-October, Welcome Office staff will conduct an informational meeting during which they will explain step by step the process of legalizing your stay in Poland.

Where and when will the meeting take place?

• Date: Monday, October 9th
• Time: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
• Location: Welcome Office (Building No. 11 - check the map)

Who is this meeting for?

We invite students, doctoral students, and staff who come from outside the Schengen Zone and whose stay in Poland will exceed the validity of their current visa. In particular, newly admitted students, doctoral students, and staff are encouraged to attend.

Is pre-registration required?

Yes, in order to participate in the meeting on October 16th, you must fill out an online form in advance.

What information will be provided at the meeting?

The meeting will be conducted by Katarzyna Bauer-Mikołajczyk, who works at Welcome Office and handles the assistance for international students, doctoral students and staff. During the event, you will learn about:

• The procedure for legalizing the stay of students and staff from outside the EU.
• Where to handle matters related to the legalization of your stay (in which office).
• Which documents and deadlines need to be met.
• How long the formalities related to legalizing your stay in Poland take.
• Whether any fees are required to legalize your stay in Poland.

There will also be time for participants to ask questions.

Visit our Welcome Office

Throughout the year, students, doctoral students and staff from abroad can use the services offered at Welcome Office. The office is located in building no. 11 (check the map). Welcome Office is open from Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. We encourage you to schedule a meeting by email or phone in advance (especially if you have an important matter that may take some time).

For questions regarding the legalization of your stay, registration, PESEL number, health insurance, and other important matters from the perspective of foreigners, you can also contact us via email at welcome@pg.edu.pl or by phone at +48 514 833 503 or +48 58 347 21 00.

We also encourage you to visit the Welcome Office website, where you can find practical information related to organizing life in Poland and Gdańsk.