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🇵🇱 Poland tourist visa for Indians 2026

Tourism, visiting family and friends, conferences and business trips. Facts verified against Poland's official pages; see the source at the end.

Yes. Indians need a visa before a short visit to Poland. Indian citizens need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa for Poland, giving up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area for tourism, visiting friends or family, business meetings, trade fairs and conferences, with no paid work.

Quick facts

Visa
Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C)
Maximum stay
90 days in any 180
Government fee
about $100
Processing time
2–6 weeks
Paid work
Not allowed
Business or conference
Covered

Where Indians apply

Poland accepts applications only in person through VFS Global: the Embassy in New Delhi decides for residents of Delhi NCR, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and the northern and eastern states, and the Consulate General in Mumbai for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and the rest of the west and south.

Fee and processing time

The fee is EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, free under 6) plus the VFS service charge, and it is not refunded if refused. Poland commits to deciding within 15 calendar days of a complete application, extendable to 45 days, but the real constraint is appointments: New Delhi releases slots once a week on Wednesdays at 11:00 and Mumbai once a month, so start two to three months ahead and book directly, since the missions refuse to deal with agents.

That is about $100 in US dollars at the time of verification; the official fee is set in local currency.

Travelling for business or a conference?

Invitation on letterhead naming you, the dates, purpose and who pays, plus your employer letter.

Before you fly: registrations and border systems

  • Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System records your biometrics at the border in place of passport stamps.

Documents and steps

  • Check your passport and get two biometric photosPassport valid 3 months beyond departure with two blank pages; 35 x 45 mm biometric photos under 6 months old.
  • Complete the online form and book your VFS Global appointment in IndiaApply 6 months to 15 days before travel; slots at busy centres run out weeks ahead.
  • Buy Schengen travel medical insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum)Minimum EUR 30,000 medical cover, valid in all Schengen states for the whole stay.
  • Assemble proof of funds and employment3 months of stamped bank statements, 3 salary slips, 2 years of ITR or Form 16, employer leave letter.
  • Show your ties to India and reason to returnLeave letter with return date, property or rent agreement, family documents, old passports with used visas.
  • Prepare your itinerary, flight reservation and accommodationRound-trip reservation plus accommodation for every night; all dates must match the form.
  • If travelling for business or a conference: get an invitation letterInvitation on letterhead naming you, the dates, purpose and who pays, plus your employer letter.
  • Attend the appointment, give biometrics and pay the feeFee EUR 90 adult, EUR 45 child 6-11, free under 6; fingerprints valid 59 months.
  • Wait for the decision and collect your passportDecision normally within 15 calendar days of a complete file, up to 45 days with extra checks.
  • At the border: EES registration and the 90/180-day limitEES fully live since 10 April 2026: biometrics at first entry; keep to 90 days in any 180.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Indians need a visa for Poland?
Yes. Indians need a visa before a short visit to Poland. Indian citizens need a Schengen short-stay (Type C) visa for Poland, giving up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area for tourism, visiting friends or family, business meetings, trade fairs and conferences, with no paid work.
How long can Indians stay in Poland as a visitor?
90 days in any 180 under the Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C). Paid work is not allowed on a visitor stay.
How much does the Poland Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) cost for Indians?
The fee is EUR 90 (EUR 45 for children aged 6 to 11, free under 6) plus the VFS service charge, and it is not refunded if refused.
How long does the Poland Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) take for Indians?
Poland commits to deciding within 15 calendar days of a complete application, extendable to 45 days, but the real constraint is appointments: New Delhi releases slots once a week on Wednesdays at 11:00 and Mumbai once a month, so start two to three months ahead and book directly, since the missions refuse to deal with agents.
Can Indians attend a conference or business meeting in Poland on this visa?
Invitation on letterhead naming you, the dates, purpose and who pays, plus your employer letter.
What do Indians need to register or carry before flying to Poland?
Since 10 April 2026 the EU Entry/Exit System records your biometrics at the border in place of passport stamps.
Can Indians work in Poland on a visitor stay?
No. Visitor entry covers tourism, family visits, business meetings and conferences only. To take a job, study or settle, Indians need one of the longer-stay routes compared in our Poland visa guide for Indians.

Thinking of staying longer?

A visitor stay never allows paid work. Indians who want to work, study or settle in Poland have 2 main routes, compared in the Poland visa guide for Indians.

Poland for Indians, in depth

Visiting other countries as Indians

Always confirm entry rules with the official government source. Fees and stay limits change; this guide is general information, not legal advice.