Poland holds many delights in its picturesque towns. With tourist attractions such as its many medieval castles like the Malbork Castle, its many landscapes and museums among others make Poland a fun place to visit

Indians who intend to travel to Poland will find the necessary information in this post.

Poland Visa Types, Processing Time & Duration

Visa Type	Processing Time	Duration of Stay
Tourist Visa	15 days	90 days
Business visa	10 - 15 days	90 days
Employment visa	15 days	90 days
Student visa	15 days	Determined by course of study
Visitor visa	15 days	90 days
Temporary Residence Permit	15 days	3 years

General Requirements for a Poland Visa

• Duly filled Polish visa application form
• An international passport valid for at least 60 days after the visa expiration
• Original receipt of visa application fee
• Coloured passport photograph with a matt finish and white background
• Travel itinerary
• Bank statement for the past 3 months to prove financial stability
• Travel insurance

Poland Tourist Visa

• This visa is for Indians intending to travel to Poland for the purpose of tourism.
• Applicants that are employed by a company needs to provide a letter of leave from the company
• Applicants that are retired need to provide proof of retirement or pension order
• Applicants that are self-employed are to provide a document of their business registration
• A No Objection Certificate is required for single women travelling

Poland Business Visa

• This visa is issued to Indians travelling to Poland for business purposes
• In addition to the general requirements, applicants are to provide a letter of invitation from the intended company in Poland.

Poland Employment Visa

• This visa type is for Indians who want to work in Poland
• It permits multiple entries and can be extended
• It does not permit the applicant to take up another job than with the intended company in Poland
• In addition to the general requirements, applicants are to provide
  • Medical certificates as demanded by the health ministry of Poland
  • Letter from the employer
  • Proof of qualification such as educational documents

Poland Student Visa

• This visa is issued to Indians who want to study in Poland
• In addition to the general requirements, applicants are to provide
  • Admission letter from the school
  • Educational documents such as school certificates
  • Evidence of proficiency in the language of study
  • Medical certificate
  • Police clearance certificate

Poland Visitor’s Visa

• This visa is for Indians who have received an invitation from a friend or family member who is a resident citizen of Poland
• It does not permit applicants to work
• Applicants are to provide an application and invitation letter.

Poland Temporary Residence Permit

• This visa is for Indians planning to stay in Poland for more than 3 months
• It is not extendable
• Applicant must exit Poland before the visa expires.

Poland Visa Fees

Visa Type	Visa Fee (PLN)
Tourist Visa	290
Business visa	290
Employment visa	290
Student visa	300
Visitors visa	290
Temporary Residence Permit	340

Poland Visa Application Centres in India

Location	Address	Phone number
New Delhi	50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021 India	+91 11 414 96 975
Mumbai	Nirmal Building 11A, 11th Floor, 241/242 Backbay Reclamation Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021 India	+91 22 228 52 631
Kolkata	687 Anandapur, EM Bypass West Bengal Kolkata 700 001 India	(+91) 33 6613 6264
Bangalore	Sua House, 26/1 Kasturba Cross Road 560001 Bangalore India	(+91) 80 2212 8190

Commonly Asked Questions about Poland Visa

Can I get a visa on arrival to Poland?

No. Indians are currently not eligible to Poland visa on arrival. Thus, it is compulsory for an Indian passport holder to have a valid visa before arrival in Poland.

My passport expires in two months’ time. Can I apply for a Polish visa?

It is a requirement that your passport is valid 3 months after your return from Poland. However, in justified cases of emergency, the Consulate may deviate from this rule.

Can I reapply if my visa application gets rejected

Yes. If your visa application is rejected, you can still apply again.