In case of no available slots for visa application you have to contact Polish Embassy and request urgent application (via email), since you might wait for several month to get a visa. I believe it costs 60 euro for the national visa.
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marchcandy:
Hi Dears.
Please not be so naive but I have so much questions to ask. I have read through the entire thread but I need help with an itemized list of necessary and compulsory documents needed to apply for Polish student visa.

I have just gotten admission and my course starts 23rd February next year.
One of the requirements from the school is to pay first semester fees first then the final acceptance letter will be sent to me with which I can begin my visa application.

I don't know if I should go ahead to apply for the visa before paying like I read some of you guys write in the thread.

What are the required documents to present at the embassy.

If book an appointment using the shenghen visa option rather than the national visa option since there are no available dates for national visa, would I be denied?

Thanks in anticipation.