All you need to know about applying for a Schengen visa as a Polish tourist, including all the details on what documents you’ll need and how to submit them.
With 15 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, its capital Warsaw, and other significant towns including Kraków, ód, Wrocaw, Pozna, Gdask, and Szczecin, Poland has a burgeoning tourism industry. The Wawel Castle, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Malbork Castle, Gdansk Old Town, Masurian lakes, and of course Poland’s capital Warsaw is a few of the country’s major touristic attractions.
To visit Poland, you do not require a Schengen tourist visa if:
You need a Schengen visa to enter Poland if you are from a Country without a visa-free policy, such as China, Egypt, India, Morocco, Thailand, or Turkey.
To work in Poland, you’ll need a visa if you’re not a citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland. You need only to register your stay at a local registration office if you are a citizen of the European Union, the European Economic Area, or Switzerland and plan to work in Poland for more than three months. Unlike applying for a visa, registering your stay simply notifies the Polish authorities of your intention to extend your stay and employment in the country.
You will need to provide some travel and identification documents to the Austrian border official when you arrive at the Polish port of entry. As a citizen of the European Economic Area (EEA), all you need to travel with is your national identification card.
If, however, you do not hold an EEA citizenship, you will need to provide the following documents:
Note: Passport validity and date of issuance are not required for British passport holders.
In addition to these documents, the Polish border guard could inquire about your visit to Poland by asking you:
Remember that the border police have the last say in whether or not you are allowed to enter Poland. After reviewing your documentation, the Polish border guard may let you into Poland and the Schengen area if they determine that you pose no threat to Poland.
When entering Poland, kindly make sure the Polish border guard stamps your passport. If you leave Poland without a stamp, you risk being fined or imprisoned.
You must carry out the following actions in order to complete the application procedure for a short-stay visa to Poland:
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To travel to Poland for a vacation or to explore its rich culture and heritage, you’ll need to apply for a Polish Schengen Tourist Visa. This visa allows you to visit Poland and other Schengen countries for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
The following extra documents are required when applying for a Polish tourist visa:
You must apply for a Polish guest visa if you wish to visit a friend or relative who resides in Poland and they have invited you to do so.
The following extra paperwork is required when applying for a visa to visit friends or family in Poland:
At Royal Migration, we understand the complexities of Poland immigration. Our team is dedicated to providing clear, accurate, and up-to-date information to help you achieve your goals in Poland. Browse through our comprehensive FAQs below for quick answers and valuable insights. If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to contact our experts for personalized guidance.
A short-stay visa for Poland can be processed in no more than 15 days. The Polish embassies may need to consult with other Schengen consulates in exceptional circumstances, which could add 30 days to the process.
You should submit your application as soon as possible, but no later than three months before your trip, to prevent any delays in the issuing of your Polish short-stay visa.
Yes! You can renew your Polish Schengen visa, but only in extraordinary circumstances, such as after arrival in Poland when new facts and unusual circumstances, such as force majeure or humanitarian considerations, emerge.
Yes, if the relevant Polish authorities determine that the requirements for granting the visa are no longer met, your Poland visa may be revoked.
You will be assigned a departure date if you are still in Poland at the time your visa is decided to be revoked. You will be regarded as an unlawful resident of Poland if you do not depart the country or the Schengen region within this time frame.
Please be aware that, although not automatically, the decision to cancel or revoke the visa may result from the visa holder’s failure to furnish the border official with the entry requirements.
