🇵🇱Poland Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
Europe· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Poland?
It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 93 enter Poland visa-free and 105 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
93
nationalities
Consular visa
105
nationalities
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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
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Transit visa for Poland
Visa for airport or land transit.
- Stay:
- Same-day
- Fee:
- 90 EUR
Data updated on · Official source
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Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology · Official portal
Coming up: announced entry rules
- Europe: ETIAS travel authorisationExpected by the EU in the last quarter of 2026
Visa-exempt travellers will need to apply online (€20) before entering any of the 30 countries concerned. Applications are not open yet: beware of websites already selling it. Official EU website
Insurance requiredInsurance for the Schengen visa (AXA Schengen)
If your passport needs a Schengen visa, it is a required document of the file: at least €30,000 of medical expenses. Any compliant insurer is accepted; AXA Schengen is one. Only the consulate decides whether the certificate is acceptable.
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Poland visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Poland applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
- EcuadorVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TunisiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TogoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- RussiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GermanyVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- SwitzerlandVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- FranceVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Côte d'IvoireVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CameroonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- HaitiVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- Burkina FasoVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- GuineaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UkraineVisa-freeStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- UgandaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- CubaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- LebanonVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- NigerVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- ZambiaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- AngolaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
- TanzaniaVisa requiredStay: 90 days per 180-day period
Poland visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Poland publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Official fee | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | 90 days per 180-day period | 90 EUR | 15-45 days | Portal | |
| Type A Work Permit | Work | 3 years | 200 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| EU Blue Card | Work | 3 years | 200 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Student visa | Study | Duration of programme | 200 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Family Reunification | Family | 3 years | 200 EUR | 90-180 days | Portal | |
| Pole's Card (Karta Polaka) | Family | Lifetime | 0 EUR | 60 days | Multiple | Portal |
| Working Holiday visa | Working holiday | 1 year | 200 EUR | 60 days | Portal | |
| Airport transit visa | Transit | Same-day | 90 EUR | 15 days | Portal |
Visas
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Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Information
Capital
Warsaw
Population
37,843,188
Currency
Polish złoty (PLN zł)
Languages
Polish
Continent
Europe
Calling code
+48
Timezone
Europe/Warsaw
Area
312,696 km²
Government
Parliamentary republic
National day
11 November - Independence Day
Internet domain
.pl
About
Poland is a Central European country and member of the European Union and NATO. It is experiencing dynamic economic growth, with GDP increasing by 3.6% in 2025 according to the Central Statistical Office (GUS). Its GDP per capita at purchasing power parity is projected to surpass Japan's in 2026.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Low)
- Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
- Watch personal belongings
Terrorism(Low)
- Follow local authorities' advice
- Increased vigilance during public events
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Validate tickets
Natural risks(Low; possible flooding seasonally)
- Check weather alerts
Health(Good quality healthcare system)
- Standard recommended vaccines
- Travel insurance mandatory
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Respect local alcohol laws
- Have health insurance
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Warsaw · estimated in October 2026
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
safe
10-15% in restaurants
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
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Photos
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Poland
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Poland
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Guides to prepare your trip
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Poland?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Poland across 198 nationalities: 93 visa-free, 105 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →How much does a Poland visa cost?▾
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 90 EUR (Short-stay (tourism)). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.
Do you need a transit visa for Poland?▾
Poland issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid Same-day. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Poland?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall security level is medium to low according to French official sources; vigilance recommended in major cities.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Poland?▾
The official currency is Polish złoty (PLN zł). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Poland?▾
The capital of Poland is Warsaw. The main spoken languages are: Polish.
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