Poland

VISA REQUIRED

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Destination: Poland

Purpose of trip: Tourist

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POLAND

VISA REQUIRED

YOUR INFORMATION

YOUR INFORMATION*

Nationality:

Destination: Poland

Purpose of trip: Tourist

*To start a new search, please click on the home icon button above.

IMPORTANT / IN-PERSON APPLICATION

VISA CATEGORY INFORMATION

A Schengen visa is a short stay visa allowing its holder to circulate in the Schengen area. The Schengen area covers 26 countries (“Schengen States”) without border controls between them.

Therefore, you must lodge the application for a Schengen visa at the Consulate of the country that you intend to visit first, or – if you intend to visit more than one Schengen State, the Consulate of the country where you will spend the longest period. However in practise, it can be difficult to meet the requirements / evidence the second route.

VISA VALIDITY

Varied validity. All visa issuance is subject to consular discretion.

Generally it is advisable to make a 6 month multiple entry visa request. Please also note that all Schengen visas allow a stay of up to 90 days in every 180 day period.

APPOINTMENT REQUIREMENT (IN-PERSON)

Please note that the Embassy of Poland in London only accepts visa applications via an appointment system. YOU MUST ATTEND THE APPOINTMENT IN-PERSON YOURSELF TO FILE THE APPLICATION (see also below biometric enrolment requirement).

To make an appointment, please book online (https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/). You must complete the online application form at the same time. You may also cancel the appointment using the same web link.

BIOMETRIC ENROLMENT

All Schengen visa applicants (apart from Minors under 12 years old) are required to enrol their biometric data when submitting a Schengen visa application. These biometric data will be collected using a quick, discreet and non-intrusive process that captures a facial image with a digital camera and a 10-digit fingerprint scan with a digital fingerprint scanner.

CONSULAR FEES PAYMENT

You must also make payment of the consular fees yourself (see processing times section below for full pricing structure).

Fees can be paid by cash, debit card, postal order or cheque (made out to the Embassy of the Republic of Poland).

RETURN DELIVERY

TBC.

EMBASSY INFORMATION

Embassy of Poland in London
10 Bouverie Street
London
EC4Y 8AX

Tel: 020 78228 900
Fax: 0207 9363 571
Email: london.visa@msz.gov.pl
Website: https://londyn.msz.gov.pl/en/

Working hours for visa (by appointment only): 12:30 to 16:30 (Monday) / 9:30 to 14:00 (Tuesday – Friday)
Passport collection time: 13:00 to 16:30 (Monday) / 10:00 to 13:30 (Tuesday – Friday)

EMBASSY DISCLAIMER

IMPORTANT: The Embassy of Poland in London reserves the right to request additional documentation in support of an application, and can amend / increase consular fees without prior notice. Before starting the request form, if you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.

NEXT STEPS

Global Visas can assist with arranging the appointment, reviewing your documents and provide guidance on what to expect, before the scheduled date / time. This will ensure upon presentation of your documents to the visa officer at the Embassy of Poland in London, there are no errors (which can lead to additional complications / further requests and ultimately, delays in processing).

UNFORTUNATELY, GIVEN THE APPLICANT IS REQUESTED TO ATTEND IN-PERSON, SUCH APPLICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO HIGHER SCRUTINY THEREFORE WE HIGHLY ADVISE TO USE THE GLOBAL VISAS REVIEW ONLY SERVICE.

Review document list below, select visa type (see 'PROCESSING TIMES / FEES' below) and complete request form / payment, if you wish to use our REVIEW ONLY SERVICE.

Prepare documentation and REVIEW APPOINTMENT AVAILABILITY. Please do be mindful of originals, and again if you wish to use our review only service, provide our team sufficient time for step 3 below.

Access the DRAG N’ DROP email (supported by Dropbox Inc.), where you can securely upload scans of all documentation for our review. This additional email will be sent to you within 1 – 2 business hours of completing the request form. You may also find further information on the DRAG N’ DROP process via the menu above. YOU MUST ALLOW OUR TEAM 1 WORKING DAY TO COMPLETE THE REVIEW PROCESS.

Only once your documents have been reviewed, must you attend your appointment at the scheduled date and time with all originals, to submit your application IN-PERSON to the relevant Consulate / Embassy.

POLAND (SCHENGEN) TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS

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PASSPORT

Original passport. This must:

be valid for more than 3 months beyond your intended departure date
have at least two blank visa pages
be signed and issued less than 10 years ago

PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS

Two original recent 45mm x 35mm colour photographs. These must:

be taken within the last month
be taken against a plain light background and printed on photographic paper
show full frontal face, have a neutral expression and your mouth closed
have eyes open and free from reflection or glare from glasses
not have hair in front of face or have a head covering (unless it’s for religious or medical reasons)

DO NOT ATTACH THE PHOTOGRAPHS TO THE APPLICATION FORM

APPLICATION FORM

Signed, dated and fully completed original application form. Please complete online at: https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.

PROOF OF OCCUPATION

EMPLOYMENT:

Signed and completed original proof of employment letter from your home employer. This must be signed by a member of your HR, or a member of your management team. If the latter, this person must be at least a manager grade and/or at least the same grade as yourself, and must be aware of your trip.

Please see template attached: Poland – Proof of Employment letter. Alternatively, the letter must include the following information:

Addressed to the ”Embassy of Poland in London”
Letter needs to be on home employer headed paper
Letter need to be signed by authorised signatory of the home employer
Purpose of visit
Confirm the applicant is an employee of the company
Applicant’s name and nationality
Start date of employment, job title and salary
Passport number and DOB
Start & Expiry date of the passport
Dates of travel to Poland and scheduled return date to work

STUDENT:

Original student letter from UK school/college/university (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee, and confirming information about the type of course, school attendance and intended period of leave/holidays taken from school for your journey).

SELF EMPLOYED:

Original signed and headed self-employment letter (addressed to the Mission, name and position of the signee, and confirming registration of your business in the UK; letter from your solicitor, or letter from your accountant).

UNEMPLOYED / RETIRED:

Unemployed should produce proof of your entitlement to social benefits.

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Proof of valid travel insurance. It must:

clearly state your name
cover any costs of repatriation for medical reasons, emergency medical care and/or emergency hospital care or death during your stay in the Schengen territory
be valid for the whole of the Schengen territory and the whole of the stay
have a minimum cover is 30,000 EUR (EHIC cards are not accepted as proof of valid travel health insurance)

A clear colour copy is acceptable.

TRAVEL ITINERARY

Clear colour copy of valid flight booking / travel itinerary mentioning:

applicant’s name
travel dates to Poland

This must show a CONFIRMED round-trip or onward travel. If the latter, the traveller must also provide all documentation / immigration approvals (if applicable) for the onward travel.

PROOF OF ACCOMMODATION

Clear colour copy of CONFIRMED accommodation (hotel, apartment, hostel, etc) booking mentioning:

applicant’s name
dates of stay in Poland
accommodation address details

PROOF OF SUFFICIENT FUNDS

Clear original copies of your last 3 months bank statements, as a proof of sufficient funds. These must:

show a sufficient amount per day of stay, to cover the expenses during your intended stay in Poland and for the return to the UK
clearly state your name and address

BANK STATEMENTS WHICH ARE DOWNLOADED FROM THE INTERNET MUST BE STAMPED/CERTIFIED BY THE BANK.

PROOF OF UK RESIDENCE (IMMIGRATION)

Valid proof of UK residence. This must be presented as your valid original UK residency visa in your passport / in the form of a valid original UK Biometric Residence Permit (BRP) card.

This must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the validity of the requested visa.

PROCESSING TIMES / FEES

All fees are charged per individual traveller. Please click here to see the Global Visas service fees pricing structure, for cancelled cases. Furthermore, the below quoted Global visas service fees are for REVIEW ONLY.

As a reminder, Consular fees will not be charged and payment must be made by the applicant directly to the Embassy / Consulate.

Do also be aware that consular fees are non-refundable once the application has been submitted; including if the application is then rejected or if you are issued a different visa validity to that requested.

TO START THE REQUEST, PLEASE CLICK ON THE GREEN THUMB ICON, DEPENDING ON WHICH VISA COMBINATION YOU WILL BE APPLYING FOR.

10 WORKING DAYS SERVICE

VARIED VALIDITY:

Global visas service fees	£90.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:	£28.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£90.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£28.00 excl. VAT

EXPRESS SERVICE

VARIED VALIDITY:

Global visas service fees	£90.00 excl. VAT
Consular fees:	£56.00 incl. VAT

Global visas service fees:
£90.00 excl. VAT

Consular fees:
£56.00 excl. VAT

VISA TIPS

APPLICATION PREPARATION

Be proactive. Review the whole application process and makes notes on anything you require clarity on. By addressing this with your visa agent will make the process easier and more efficient.

DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS

Be mindful that each document has its own requirements (i.e. passport validity / photo sizes / form signing / originals / information required for support letters etc). It is important that each requirement is adhered to.

DATA ACCURACY

Personal information must be accurate and consistent across all your documentation. Passport information, employment details, travel dates, postal addresses, points of contact etc. You must paint a consistent and accurate picture of your trip.

APPLICATION TIMESCALE

Always remember timescales. Some documents may take longer to obtain (i.e. documents from abroad / from official govt bodies / may require official certification or legalisation). Taking this into consideration along with processing times is very important.

PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Taking a practical approach to immigration is very important. Being considerate of consular closures, travel plans, processing times, delivery timeframes, receiving original supporting documents etc. You must be mindful and plan for such considerations.