We hereby inform that according to art. 25 section 1 point 2 letter a of the Act of December 12, 2013 on Foreigners (Journal of Laws of 2023, item 519, as amended):
1. Foreigners accepted to first- and second-cycle studies, long-cycle master's studies, postgraduate studies, doctoral schools, internships or specialized training, students participating in vocational training and education courses, as well as participating in scientific research and development work at the University of Gdańsk and other forms of education - during the entire period of their stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland, are obliged to be in possession and to present, at the request of the University, one of the documents specified in Art. 25 section 1 point 2 letter a of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners, in particular:
a) a document certifying that he/she has health insurance within the meaning of the Act of 27 August 2004 on health care services financed from public funds
b) a document confirming possession of travel medical insurance or another insurance policy covering medical costs - meeting the requirements specified in Art. 25 section 1 point 2 letter a and section 1b of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners.
2. Having the insurance mentioned in point 1 is an individual statutory obligation of a foreigner staying in the territory of the Republic of Poland. The University of Gdańsk is not liable for failure to fulfill this obligation by a foreigner.
3. It is also recommended that the above-mentioned foreigners have a policy confirming accident insurance.