| Poland Visa Information |
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Who requires a Visa?
What documents will be required?
Time required to issue a Visa
What is the cost of a Visa?
How long is the Visa valid for?
Other information
Embassy contact information
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Who requires a visa?
Citizens of the following countries are not required to be in possession of a visa when entering Poland for less than 90 days:
Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region), Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao (Special Administrative Region), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Vatican (Holy See), Venezuela
Visa is not required also for: holders of United Nations "laissez-passer";
Citizens of all other countries must obtain a visa in order to enter and stay in Poland legally.
Visa approval to access Poland gives right of stay on the territory of the Republic of Poland only.
Schengen uniform visa does not give the right to enter Poland, with exception for transit of citizens of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine according to conditions indicated in bilateral agreements.
Holders of travel documents issued based on Geneva Convention of 28 th of July 1951 on status of refugees and New York Convention of 28 th of September 1951 r. on status of stateless persons are not entitiled to enter Poland without a visa. Exeptions below:
As of 21 st of May 2005, refugees lawfully resident in the territory of Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Island, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland, based on European Agreement on the Abolition of Visas for Refugees done at Strasbourg on 20 th of April 1959, are exempt from obligation to obtain visas for entering or leaving the territory of Poland, provided that:
They hold a valid travel document issued in accordance with the Convention on the Status of Refugees of 28 th of July 1951 or the Agreement relating to the issue of a travel document to refugees of 15 th of October 1946, by authorities of the Contracting Party in whose territory they are lawfully resident,
Their visit is of not more than three months’ duration
A visa is still required for a stay of longer than three months or for the purpose of taking up gainful employment in the territory of another Contracting Party.
What documents will be required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond date of arrival required by all.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section for details.
Application requirements: (a) Passport (must be valid for 3 months after planned departure from Poland). (b) Completed application form. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Evidence of immigration status in country of residence, endorsed in current or previous passport (if applicable). (e) Fee, payable by cash/postal order. Short-stay: (a)-(e) and, (f) Confirmation of travel itinerary, accommodation booking or invitation from friends or family in Poland. The invitation should be entered in the register of invitations in a Regional Office. Long-validity: (a)–(e) and, (f) Letter from applicant’s company or organisation and original of a ‘Work Promise’. Self employed persons should produce an invitation from the business partner from Poland. If studying in Poland, an official letter from a college or university. Transit: (a)–(e) and, (f) The visa for country of destination. (g) Transport documentation, such as a rail or aeroplane ticket.
Note: Applications submitted without these requirements will not be considered by the Consular offices and will be returned to the applicant. Holders of Polish visa are still subject to immigration control at the Polish border and are not guaranteed entry. All visitors must possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of their stay.
Time required to issue visa:
For the following passport holders it may take several weeks (minimum 2 weeks): Afghanistan, Algeria, Albania, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, China (PR), Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, Guinea, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Liberia, Morocco, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Rwanda, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tanzania, Turkey, Vietnam, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Congo (Rep.) or holders of travel documents for stateless persons and refugees. Express visas can be processed within 24 hours. Postal applications may take up to 2 weeks (no express service available).
What is the cost of a visa?
Airport visa $ 16
Transit visa
One entry$ 16
Two entry $ 32
Multiple entry $ 47
Short-term residence visa
One entry$ 47
Two entry $ 62
Multiple entry $ 77
Long-term residence visa
One entry$ 93
Two entry $ 107
Multiple entry $ 123
Residence visa for the purpose of work - additional fee of $ 45
Visa fee for citizens of Belarus
Transit visa
One entry$ 16
Two entry $ 32
Multiple entry $ 47
Short-term residence visa
One entry $ 8
Two entry $ 10
Multiple entry $ 32
Long-term residence visa
One entry $ 14
Two entry $ 21
Multiple entry $ 64
Residence visa for the purpose of work - additional fee of $ 47
Visa fee ror citizens of Russian Federation
Transit visa
One entry $ 45
Two entry $ 45
Multiple entry $ 45
Short-term residence visa
One entry
Two entry $ $5
Multiple entry $ 45
Long-term residence visa
One entry $ 93
Two entry $ 107
Multiple entry $ 123
Residence visa for the purpose of work- additional fee of $ 47
25% discount applies to minors and students under 26 years of age (student ID required)
No fees for foreigners who are members of EU citizen's family (including the citizens of the Republic of Poland).
NOTICE:
Visas for Moldavian Citizens and Ukrainian Citizens are free of charge
In some cases we are able to expedite our processing (next business day service). Additional charge in the amount of $ 39 will apply. For more information, please contact the Polish Consulate serving the state of your residence
Contact Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy) for further details.
How long is the visa valid for?
Short-stay visas are valid up to 90 days from date of entry. Extensions can be arranged in Poland through the district passport office. Work visas are valid for a maximum of 1 year. Transit visas are valid for up to 5 days. Airport Transit visas allow passage through the international zone of an Airport and are valid for 2 days.
Other information:
Temporary residence: Apply to Consulate.
Embassy contact information:
Please contact the nearest Polish embassy for information on what documentation you may require to enter Poland. |
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