In the case of vocational training, education or training in another form, a foreigner may apply for a visa indicating these circumstances as the purpose of the intended stay.

EU citizens have the right to stay in Poland for the purpose of studying according to the regulations described above.

For non-EU citizens, in most cases, the most suitable solution for training purposes is to obtain a visa (either Schengen or national, depending on the type and length of training).

EU citizens do not need any visa or work permit to receive training in Poland. According to the specific regulations, there are also several categories of non-EU citizens who are not required to possess a work permit in Poland in connection with training, such as the following:

• Trainers and qualified advisers participating in programs financed by the EU, by other international organizations or by loans taken out by the Polish government
• Foreign language teachers fulfilling additional criteria
• People who occasionally give lectures and presentations (not exceeding 30 days a year), if they have permanent residence abroad
• Students of Polish universities (only daily studies), studying based on a visa or an applicable residence permit
• Students on internships arranged by international student associations
• Students within a framework of cooperation between Polish employment services and their partners abroad
• Foreign students on paid internships (for a maximum period of six months during one calendar year)
• Scientists in R&D institutions

If a non-EU citizen intends to stay in Poland longer than the period of stay provided by the visa issued for the purpose of education, it is possible to apply for a temporary residence permit in Poland for a specified period of time. That document can be issued for the period necessary for achieving the purpose of the foreign national's stay in Poland, but for no longer than three years. An application for that permit is made to the Department of Citizen's Affairs at the voivodeship office in the capital city of the respective voivodeship.