Required by all except the following:

a) nationals of the UK for visits not exceeding 180 days and all other EU nationals for 90 days;

(b) nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Korea (Rep), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, San Marino, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Switzerland, Uruguay and the USA for visits not exceeding 90 days;

(c) nationals of Bulgaria, Estonia, Hungary, Romania and Singapore for visits not exceeding 30 days

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?
Short-stay (1-90 days): £26 (single-entry), £34 (double-entry), £42 (multiple-entry). Long-validity (more than 90 days): £51 (single-entry), £59 (double-entry), £68 (multiple-entry). Transit (1-5 days): £9 (single-entry), £17(double-entry), £26 (multiple-entry). Work (1 year max., multiple-entry): £94. Payment is non-refundable even if visa is rejected. Reduced prices are available for students aged under 26 with appropriate identification and for children. Concessions are also available for foreigners whose spouse is a Polish citizen. Visas applied for in person can be issued the next day for an express service fee of £22. 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.