Visa Information
Poland

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Please find below the detailed requirements checklist for the Poland Tourist/ family visit Visa.
Poland Tourist/Family visit Visa Checklist
Passport – Issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months post-departure from Schengen, with at least 2 blank pages. | ||
Application Form – Fully completed, signed twice, with the signature matching that on the passport. Applicant must be at least 18 years old to sign. | ||
Photos – Two passport-type colour photos, 35mm x 45mm, white background, no older than 6 months. |
Cover Letter – Stating purpose, duration of travel, and list of attached documents.
Confirmation of organized trip booking or travel plan.
Visiting Family/Friends– Invitation letter from host, including their address, contact details, and stay duration.
Proof of host’s legal residence valid for the entire stay (residence permit, visa)
If host provides accommodation: proof of right to accommodate guests (e.g., rental agreement)
Family Visits: Proof of family relationship (e.g., legalized birth certificate).
Friends Visits: Documentation to confirm friendship (photos, etc.).
Flight Itinerary – Reservation only; includes proof of intra-Schengen travel (e.g., train itinerary).
Travel Medical Insurance – Original certificate from an approved provider, valid for the entire Schengen area and travel period. Minimum coverage: €30,000 for emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation.
Accommodation – Original confirmation of stay in Poland or each visited Schengen country for the travel period.
Proof of Financial Means:
Bank statement (last 3 months), stamped and signed by bank
Income tax returns for last 2 years
If employed: recent pay slips (3 months), employment contract, employer holiday approval
If self-employed: Business registration certificate, GST registration (for Indian applicants)
If retired: Pension statements (last 3 months)
For minors: Proof of financial means from parents/guardians.
Minors: Travel permission from absent parent(s)/guardian(s), legalized.
Copy of parent/guardian identification documents.
Additional Documents – Any further documents the applicant believes support the purpose of their trip.
Proof of Residence – ID showing residency within Embassy/Consulate jurisdiction.
Passport Data Page Copies – Copy of passport data pages (first and last) and Schengen visa pages if applicable.
Processing Time: 15– 20 working day (depends upon the embassy).
Additional Notes:
- Embassy/Consulate Rights: The Embassy/Consulate may request further information or documentation or conduct an applicant interview if necessary.
- Processing Time: Applications are processed within 15 calendar days, with the possibility of up to 45 days in some cases. Applications submitted within 45 days of travel may carry processing risks.
- Jurisdiction: The Consulate General of Poland in Mumbai accepts applications from the following VAC locations:
- Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad.
- Jurisdiction includes Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and others listed in the original notice.