Poland is a country with historical, scenic and tourist attractions. In addition to its delicious cuisine found in restaurants such as Warszawa Wschodnia, Poland makes for an interesting country to visit.

Pakistanis who intend to travel to Poland will find detailed information on Poland visa application 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

• Completely filled visa application form’
• A valid international passport
• An original receipt of visa application fee payment
• Coloured passport photographs with a white background and matt finish
• Original and photocopy of Family Registration Certificate
• Proof of retirement for retired applicants
• Recent bank statements to prove financial stability
• A student certificate or an ID for student applicants
• A No Objection Certificate from the spouse of a solo female applicant
• Travel Insurance
• Travel itinerary

Poland Tourist Visa

• This visa is for Pakistani who wish to travel to Poland for tourist activities
• Visa application should be done at least 2 weeks ahead of time

Poland Business Visa

• This visa type is for Pakistanis who intend travelling to Poland for business reasons
• 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 is given to Pakistanis who want to work in Poland
• It permits multiple entries and can be extended
• Applicants are not permitted 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
  • A work promise filed by Polish employer from the local labour office. To be sent to the visa applicant for a work permit
  • Letter of employment
  • Proof of qualification such as educational documents

Poland Student Visa

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

Poland Visitors Visa

• This visa type is for Pakistanis who have received an invitation from a friend/family member who is a resident citizen of Poland
• Applicants are not allowed to work with this visa
• In addition to general requirements, applicants are to provide an application and invitation letter.

Poland Temporary Residence Permit

• This visa is for Pakistanis who want to stay in Poland for more than 3 months
• This visa type can not be extended
• 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 Pakistan

Location	Address	Phone number
Islamabad	Diplomatic Enclave II, Street 24, G-5/4 P. O. Box 1032 Islamabad Pakistan	(+92) (51) 260 08 44
Karachi	Main Shahra-e Faisal, Block 7 & 8 Central Commercial Area Karachi Pakistan	(+92) 21 3415 0651
Lahore	45-CMA Colony, Abid Majid Road Lahore, Pakistan	(+92) (42) 3665-38-94

Commonly Asked Questions about Poland Visa

Can I get a visa on arrival to Poland?

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

Can I reapply if my visa application gets rejected?

Yes. Poland visa can be reapplied for after rejection. Ensure you know your reason for rejection so as not to repeat the same error

How do I fill the application form for a Poland visa?

Poland visa application form can be filled by handwriting or typing. No space should be left blank. Blank spaces should be filled with “No Answer”