POLAND TOURIST VISA
Poland offers an array of options to the average tourist. This European country has a rich history and is bustling with museums, seaside resorts and beautiful sceneries. Before you plan to visit the country, don’t forget to learn about Poland’s visa requirements.
POLAND OFFERS TWO TYPES OF TOURIST VISAS:
- The Schengen visa: This is a short-term visa is also known as the Schengen visa that is valid for 90 days. As you may be aware the Schengen visa is valid in all the European countries which are part of the Schengen agreement. Poland is one of the countries under the Schengen agreement.
- National ‘D’ visa: This is a long-term visa that allows you to stay over 90 days and up to 365 days in Poland. This is a multiple-entry visa.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY FOR TOURIST VISA:
- A valid passport whose validity will exceed the duration of the visa you apply for by three months
- Old passports if any
- 2 passport size photos
- A copy of your completed and signed application form
- Proof of hotel bookings, flight bookings and a detailed plan of your activities during the duration of your stay in Poland
- Copy of tour ticket
- Proof of having enough finances to support your travel and stay in the country
- Valid medical insurance with a cover of 30,000 pounds
- Cover letter mentioning the purpose of your visit to Poland and your itinerary
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificate of children etc.)
- Bank statement of the last 3 months
Before you apply for a tourist visa, ensure that you meet the visa requirements and have the required travel documents.
Ensure that you pay the required fees for the visa
HOW VIN CONSULTANCY CAN HELP YOU?
- Advise you on the required documentation
- Advise you on the funds that need to be shown
- Fill out the application forms
- Review your documents for the visa application
FAQ
Yes. Citizens of India do require a visa for visiting Poland.
Processing time for a visit visa for Poland, as per the Schengen Visa Code, can be up to 14 working days.
Do keep in mind that the processing time can be extended to 30 days in certain cases.
The Consular fees for Schengen Visa (Type ‘C’) and Schengen Visa (Type ‘D’) is INR 4,900.
No. The fees is non-refundable.
You will have to apply for the Schengen Visa (Type ‘C’), which allows you to stay in the Schengen Area for up to 90 days per 180 days.
- Register online.. Do keep in mind that online registration is compulsory.
- Choose date of appointment. Appointments are only available on the dates displayed online.
- Fill in the application form.
- Submit application.
- Print out the application form and confirmation page.
- As per the jurisdiction that you come under, apply in person either at the Consular Department of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi or the General Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai.
Depending upon your place of residence, you will have to apply to –
Apply in person at | Place of residence |
The Consular Department of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi | Himachal Pradesh Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Madhya Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Punjab Haryana Delhi Rajasthan ArunachalPradesh Nagaland Meghalaya Manipur Bihar Chattisgarh Jharkhand West Bengal Odisha Sikkim Assam Tripura Mizoram |
The General Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai | Maharashtra Goa Kerala Karnataka Gujarat Daman and Diu Lakshadweep Dadra and Nagar Haveli Andaman and Nicobar Islands Andhra Pradesh Telangana Tamil Nadu Pondicherry |