Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange NAWA
40 Polna Street • 00-635 Warsaw
NIP 5272820369
ePUAP: /NAWA/SkrytkaESP
Address for e-Deliveries: AE:PL-94378-45141-BGRBR-21
Department for Academic Recognition (Apostille and authentication | Recognition)
In response to multiple inquiries concerning applications for the NAWA's Director individual recognition statement, we provide the following information:
- The answers to most questions can be found:
o in the „RECOGNITION” section https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition
o in the FAQ – frequently asked questions section https://nawa.gov.pl/en/recognition/recognition-for-academic-purposes/faq-frequently-asked-questions
- Before submitting an application for the NAWA's Director individual recognition statement, it is required to read the instructions given in the SYRENA User Manual. The manuals can be found in the How to obtain a recognition statement section, respectively for a diploma of higher education or a secondary education certificate.
- The status of the application submitted via the SYRENA System can be checked independently in the system – for an explanation of the statuses, refer to the user manual.
- If the application is incomplete, the request to send the missing documents will be sent via the SYRENA System to the e-mail address provided in the application.
- If the NAWA's Director individual recognition statement is ready, the notification will be sent via the SYRENA System to the e-mail address provided in the application.
- The applications are processed as quickly as possible - there is no fast track procedure for issuing the individual recognition statement. After submitting the application correctly, check your email regularly and wait for notifications sent via the SYRENA System.
- The applicant is responsible for the correct submission of the application and for attaching all required documents.
- For any additional questions, please send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- The ORKA chatbot, an AI assistant that helps users find information on the recognition of education, apostille and document legalisation, is available on the pages of the Department for Recognition of Education.
- Telephone consultations are held once a week, every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at: +48 532 755 629
Due to the very large number of applications for recognition statements, the processing time may be extended beyond 60 days. Please be patient.
Polish Language Certification
Department of Programmes of Polish Language
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Telephone duty hours:
Monday: 13:00–15:00
Tuesday – Friday: 09:00–11:00
Certification:
Certificate without examination
Welcome Centre
is open from Monday to Friday, from 8:30 to 16:30
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phone: +48 22 390 35 00
Contacts for NAWA Programmes:
| NAME OF THE PROGRAMME | Department | Phone contact | Email address |
| NAWA Teachers | Department of Programmes of Polish Language | +48 22 390 35 48 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| NAWA Summer courses | Department of Programmes of Polish Language | +48 22 390 35 10 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Polonista NAWA | Department of Programmes of Polish Language | +48 451 058 619 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| NAWA Promotion of the Polish language | Department of Programmes of Polish Language | +48 22 390 35 67 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Bekker NAWA | Department of Programmes for Scientists | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| NAWA Urgency Grants | Department of Programmes for Scientists | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Iwanowska NAWA | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 22 390 35 46 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| NAWA Polish Returns | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 451 058 602 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| NAWA Preludium Bis | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 22 390 35 46 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| NAWA Chair | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 518 034 605 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Ulam NAWA Ulam - Seal of Excellence | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 451 058 621 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Walczak NAWA | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 518 034 605 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Joint research projects | Department of Programmes for Scientists | +48 22 390 35 69 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Banach NAWA | Department of Programmes for Students | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Anders NAWA | Department of Programmes for Students | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Poland My First Choice NAWA | Department of Programmes for Students | +48 537 442 597 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Framework agreements with universities | Department of Programmes for Students | +48 532 755 634 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| EU4Belarus | Department of Programmes for Students | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| Zawacka NAWA | Department of Programmes for Students | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| CEEPUS | Department of Programmes for Institutions | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| EURAXESS | Department of Programmes for Institutions | +48 451 058 625 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| KATAMARAN NAWA | Department of Programmes for Institutions | +48 531 171 971 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
NAWA Strategic Partnerships | Department of Programmes for Institutions | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| PROM NAWA | Department of Programmes for Institutions | +48 22 390 35 43 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Spinaker NAWA | Department of Programmes for Institutions | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
| STER NAWA | Department of Programmes for Institutions | +48 451 058 632 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
| Welcome to Poland | Department of Programmes for Institutions | +48 22 390 35 58 | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Data Protection Officer at NAWA
Małgorzata Lisowska, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Contact with the DPO concerns only matters related to the protection of personal data.
Information on the processing of personal data at the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.
Agency Management Team
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phone: +48 22 390 35 03
phone: +48 451 058 640
phone: +48 532 755 622
Media contact
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phone: +48 532 755 624