Getting Visas to Poland

Visas are not necessary within the European Union’s borders. Citizens of the United States, Japan, Chile, Singapore and other particular countries are also not required to present a visa, please contact the nearest Polish Embassy in your country for the complete list. The 4 most common types of Polish visas are: Tourist Visa; Visit Visa; Student Visa; Business Visa; and Work Visa. A foreigner applying for any of the said visa should hold a passport valid for 3 months from the expiration date of the Polish visa, travel health insurance, proof of airline reservations showing dates of departure and return, confirmed hotel booking or boarding and most importantly a clean and completely filled-up application form properly authenticated by the Consular section.

A Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners whose main purpose in entering Poland is to have a vacation, or travel in interesting places. Applicants are required to present a health insurance policy for the duration of stay, hotel booking, returned ticket to country of origin or country in which the applicant has a right to enter, and documents proving financial and professional status. For applicants visiting a relative or friend in Poland then he/she is to apply a Visit Visa. Upon the request of the inviting person, government agencies in Poland issue a special formal invitation called “Zaproszenie”. This invitation is to be submitted together with the passport. A Work Visa is issued to foreigners with temporary employment in Poland. The employer must request a special “work pre-permission” from the local labor agency. This permit is submitted together with the passport and other pertinent documents showing the applicant’s educational, professional, and actual skills.