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Poland
Poland shares a coast of the Baltic Sea, and is located in central Europe. Polish people are known for their hospitality, straightforwardness and cuisine - expect a myriad potato dish coming your way! It has a modern democracy, and some of the best ski slopes to let your winter sport adrenaline out....
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Poland
Poland shares a coast of the Baltic Sea, and is located in central Europe. Polish people are known for their hospitality, straightforwardness and cuisine - expect a myriad potato dish coming your way! It has a modern democracy, and some of the best ski slopes to let your winter sport adrenaline out....
Process For Poland Visa
Process for Online visa application Poland
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Documents Required
Document required for Poland visa
Document required for Poland visa
Document required for Poland visa
Passport
- Original passport issued within 10 years
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Poland
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Photograph
- Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months
- The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown
- Taken against a plain white background with matt or semi-matt finish
- Please note that scanned or unclear photographs will not be accepted
Accommodation
- Applicant must provide one of the accommodation proof :
- Holding confirmed Hotel Voucher
- Cruise Confirmation Voucher
- In case staying with friend’s or relative’s place then invitation letter with invitee Id proof, passport or residence card copy along with their financial documents (email with colored scan copies will work)
Flight Tickets
- Confirmed flight reservation (India to onward and Return)
Itinerary
- Day wise itinerary which gives information about your travel plans on plain A4 size paper or else if booked through travel agent then on their letterhead
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 30,000 Euros or 50,000 USD / person
- All expenses which include repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency medical treatment in hospital
- The insurance should cover the entire stay in the territory of Schengen
- Applicants applying for a period of 6 months or one-year multiple-entry visas are not entitled to provide 180/365 day coverage. Submitting an insurance policy that covers the first journey is sufficient
Proof of sufficient funds for undertaking travel
- Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip
- All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week
Income Tax Returns
- Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip
Covering letter
- A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)
Employment letter
- Employment letter on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer
- The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment and approval of absence/position after returning
NOC
- NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST copy
- If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Leave letter
- Leave letter from the company along with a copy of Employment ID Card (if employed)
Biometric
- Indian citizens applying for a Schengen visa for the first time will have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data
- Children under the age of 12 are exempted from this requirement. Visa2fly will book a convenient appointment for bio-metric data and visa application submission, at the appointed visa application center
- Previously submitted biometric data (after 2nd November 2015) is valid for travel to any Schengen country for 59 months from the date of submission
- In some unique situations, some member country may ask for re-submission of biometric data if they deem necessary
Passport
- Original passport issued within 10 years
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Poland
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Photograph
- Three recent colored passport size photographs (35 mm wide by 45 mm high without border) and taken within the last 3 months
- The facial image must be between 25 mm and 35 mm from chin to crown
- Taken against a plain white background with matt or semi-matt finish
- Please note that scanned or unclear photographs will not be accepted
Accommodation
- Applicant must provide one of the accommodation proof :
- Holding confirmed Hotel Voucher
- Cruise Confirmation Voucher
- In case staying with friend’s or relative’s place then invitation letter with invitee Id proof, passport or residence card copy along with their financial documents (email with colored scan copies will work)
Flight Tickets
- Confirmed flight reservation (India to onward and Return)
Itinerary
- Day wise itinerary which gives information about your travel plans on plain A4 size paper or else if booked through travel agent then on their letterhead
Travel Insurance
- Travel insurance is mandatory with coverage of minimum 30,000 Euros or 50,000 USD / person
- All expenses which include repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention or emergency medical treatment in hospital
- The insurance should cover the entire stay in the territory of Schengen
- Applicants applying for a period of 6 months or one-year multiple-entry visas are not entitled to provide 180/365 day coverage. Submitting an insurance policy that covers the first journey is sufficient
Proof of sufficient funds for undertaking travel
- Applicant needs to provide last 6 months bank statement signed and attested by a bank official in case the applicant is employed else need to provide bank statement of the person sponsoring your trip
- All bank statements must be dated within the last 1 week
Income Tax Returns
- Income tax return assessment for the last 3 years in case the applicant is employed else need to provide income tax return of the person sponsoring your trip
Covering letter
- A Covering letter from the Applicant on A4 Size Paper (if Employed) or else on Business Letter Head (if Self Employed)
Employment letter
- Employment letter on official company letterhead, stamped and dated; containing contact information (address, email, telephone number) as well as name, position and signature of the countersigning officer
- The letter must state the name and position of the applicant, salary, years of employment and approval of absence/position after returning
NOC
- NOC from School / Institute along with Xerox of ID card (in case of student / minor)
GST copy
- If Self Employed then applicant need to provide a GST Copy
Leave letter
- Leave letter from the company along with a copy of Employment ID Card (if employed)
Biometric
- Indian citizens applying for a Schengen visa for the first time will have to appear in person in order to provide biometric data
- Children under the age of 12 are exempted from this requirement. Visa2fly will book a convenient appointment for bio-metric data and visa application submission, at the appointed visa application center
- Previously submitted biometric data (after 2nd November 2015) is valid for travel to any Schengen country for 59 months from the date of submission
- In some unique situations, some member country may ask for re-submission of biometric data if they deem necessary
Passport
- Original passport issued within 10 years
- Valid for 6 months beyond the last intended date of departure from Poland
- Should contain at least 2 blank visa pages
- Should have no alteration or handwritten amendments in the data pages
Itinerary
- Itinerary which gives information about applicant travel plans of country they are traveling to on plain A4 size paper or else if booked through travel agent then on their letterhead
- Confirmed flight reservation from India to Poland and onward
- Confirmed hotel reservation details of Poland
Important Information
Important visa information for Poland
Poland is one of the 26 Schengen countries.
Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
All Indian passport holders require a valid visa to enter Poland
If multiple countries in a Schengen area is to be visited then Poland must be the country with the maximum duration of stay or if all the stays at the Schengen countries are same, then it must be the first country at the port of entry in the Schengen area
Each applicant must have all the mandatory documents as mentioned in requirement tabs above
In addition to the documents mentioned, our visa experts or the concerned embassy may require you to furnish additional documents to process your visa.Your cooperation in furnishing any such additional documents is essential for a positive outcome
If all the documents are not ready at the time of agent visit then additional charges are levied when agent revisits your residence
Fee may vary for country if rate of exchange of Euro fluctuates
Visa fee is nonrefundable whether visa is approved or rejected
Frequently Asked Questions !
Do you need to quarantine on arrival in Poland?
Travelers who are fully vaccinated with 2 doses of any EMA-approved vaccine (Pfizer, Covishield, Moderna, AstraZeneca etc) and chilled under 12 years of age are exempted from quarantining on arrival in Poland
What is a concept of Schengen Countries / Schengen Zone?
Schengen Area, named after “the Schengen Agreement” signifies a zone where 26 different European nations, acknowledged the abolishment of their internal borders with other member nations and outside, for the free and unrestricted movement of people, goods, services, and capital, in harmony with common rules for controlling external borders and fighting criminality by strengthening common judicial system and police cooperation. This has made ease for passengers to travel to any one or several Schengen countries on a single visa issued by any one Schengen member country. Borders of these countries only exist on Map but in reality in terms of visas these are borderless countries, it is like moving within the same country.
Do I need a negative RT-PCR test report to travel to Poland?
Yes Indian travelers need a negative RT-PCR test report to travel to Poland, for which test must be conducted within 72 hours prior departure
The Schengen Visa is valid for which countries?
A Schengen Visa (issued by a consulate or embassy of a Schengen State) is valid for all 26 States of the Schengen Area (including the European territory of Poland), unless it is marked otherwise on the visa sticker. So you do not need another visa to enter or stay in the European territory of Poland. However, you must be in possession of documentary evidence for the reasons of your stay and your means of support. Schengen Area comprises of the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland
If I am in possession of valid Multiple entry Schengen visa on my old passport, then whether can I travel by carrying my both passports?
This will vary from Country to Country, some Schengen countries will allow Applicant to travel by carrying both Old & New passport, if visa is valid on Old passport & some countries will require applicant to transfer the visa from Old passport to New passport. We suggest you check with our Visa2fly Expert team on this before you travel.
I am fully vaccinated with Covaxin, Can I travel to Poland?
No, Poland is not allowing Indian traveler who are fully vaccinated by Covaxin as of now
Is it necessary to have Personal Appearance for Visa submission?
From 02nd November 2015, Schengen Countries have started Biometrics process for visa submission, so every applicant has to go personally to VFS (Visa Facilitation Center), a body appointed by Consulates OR in some countries directly he has to visit Consulate/Embassy for completing Biometrics procedure i.e. to capture Finger Printing, palm printing, Live photo.
Do I need to be vaccinated to travel to Poland?
Indian travelers who have received both shots of Covishield vaccine or any other EMA approved vaccine are eligible to travel to Poland
Is biometrics being one Time process?
As per the Standard Rule set by Schengen authorities, Biometrics is valid for 59 months & it is applicable for all Schengen countries & it can be easily identified from VIS remark on your visa issued after your First biometrics done, so if you have completed your Biometrics earlier for Schengen visa after 02nd November 2015 then you need not do it again for your subsequent Schengen visa application.But here again few countries will require applicant to come every time for Biometrics whenever they apply irrespective of criteria of 59 months OR few countries follow 59 months’ criteria but may call passenger for Biometrics again if there is some problem in Biometrics details captured in Visa Information System. So it is better that you check with our Visa2fly Visa Expert team before you apply for your visa.
How many days before can I apply for my Schengen Visa?
Maximum 3 months before your travel date, Applicant can apply for Schengen visa, before that it will not be possible to apply for Visa.
If Long Term Multiple entry visa is valid on my current passport before Biometrics process started?
In this case, you can very well travel on that visa even though it was issued before biometrics process started.
