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Poland visa for Indian citizens

Applies via: VFS GlobalSchengen short-stay visaSources checked on

Indian citizens apply for a Poland visa through VFS Global. The published fee for Short-term visa (C) is INR 9504 / EUR 90. Processing time (Schengen (C)): 15 calendar days from submission at the Embassy/Consulate; may be prolonged to 45 days. Satellite centres add 48-72 hours transit to New Delhi/Mumbai. Sources checked on October 10, 2026.

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Poland visa for Indians — key facts

Visa fee
INR 9504 / EUR 90Short-term visa (C)
Processing time
15 calendar days from submission at the Embassy/ConsulateSchengen (C)
Where to apply
VFS Global
Insurance required
Yes

Overview

How do Indian citizens apply for a Poland visa?

Applies via: VFS Global

Who handles applications in India

Visa applications are submitted personally at VFS Global Visa Application Centres; travel agents may not submit Schengen applications and fingerprints are taken from applicants aged 12+. The Embassy of Poland in New Delhi handles residents of northern/eastern states (incl. Delhi NCR, Punjab, UP, West Bengal, Rajasthan) and the Consulate General in Mumbai handles residents of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and others. Appointments are booked on the VFS website (New Delhi slots released every Wednesday at 11:00; Mumbai once a month, two months in advance) and the online application form must be filled at eforms.vfsglobal.com and carried to the centre.

How to apply from India — step by step

  1. 1

    Complete the application form

    Fill in the Poland visa application form linked from the official pages below.

  2. 2

    Prepare your documents

    Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.

  3. 3

    Book an appointment

    Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).

  4. 4

    Give biometrics

    Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.

  5. 5

    Pay the fees

    Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.

Steps follow the official pages in the Sources section; always follow the latest instructions there.

Before you apply

Visa fees

How much is the Poland visa fee for Indian citizens?

  • Short-term visa (C)

    INR 9504 / EUR 90

    Payable in cash or card; INR amount as per current exchange rate; non-refundable if refused

  • Short-term visa (C) children 6-12 years

    INR 4752 / EUR 45

  • Schengen Appeal (C)

    EUR 90

  • Long-term visa (D)

    INR 21120 / EUR 200

    Study, PhD/Researchers, Employment, Vocational Training, Others, TRC Collection, Dependent

  • National Appeal (D)

    INR 21120 / EUR 200

  • Schengen fee waived

    Gratis

    Children under six; pupils/students/postgraduates and accompanying teachers on study trips; researchers; non-profit representatives aged 25 or less; family members of EU/Swiss/EFTA citizens (simplified procedure)

  • Optional courier

    INR 960 per application/passport

    Incl. GST; also available after submission via vasinfo@vfshelpline.com

Service fee: INR 1026 per application (inclusive of GST – SGST 9% and CGST 9%), paid online at the time of booking the appointment; non-refundable once appointment confirmed

Checklist

What documents are required for a Poland visa from India?

All applicants

7 items
  • Passport issued within the previous 10 years, valid 3 months after intended departure from Schengen, at least two blank pages
  • Visa application form without blanks, signed (national visa: signed twice); downloaded filled form must be carried to the centre
  • One colour photo 35mm x 45mm, white background, face 70–80% of photo, not older than 6 months
  • Checklist
  • Cover letter (purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details)
  • Travel medical insurance certificate from an approved company: valid in Schengen for the entire stay, minimum coverage EUR 30,000, covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation (incl. death); handwritten certificates not accepted
  • Minors: notarised consent of the non-travelling parent(s)/guardians and copies of their ID

Schengen – Tourism / Visiting family or friends

12 items
  • Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary
  • Tourism: travel agency certificate confirming booking of organized trip or other document indicating travel plans
  • Visiting family/friends: invitation with host's address, contact details and intended period of stay; evidence of host's legal residence (passport/ID/residence permit copy)
  • Students: certificate of the establishment of enrolment
  • Accommodation proof for the whole stay (hotel, holiday home, or host's proof of sponsorship/private accommodation)
  • Original private bank statement for the last three months, stamped and signed by the bank
  • Indian Income tax return acknowledgment for the last two assessment years
  • Employed: pay slips for last three months, employment contract, employer's leave approval
  • Company owner/self-employed: company registration incl. GST number, business bank statement, income tax return (barcode verifiable)
  • Sponsored: proof of sponsorship and/or private accommodation
  • Retired: pension statements for last three months and/or proof of regular income from property/business
  • Copies of current passport biodata page, last page of the passport, and Schengen entry/exit stamps from previous passports

Schengen – Business

5 items
  • Proof of intended means of transport and itinerary
  • Invitation from the inviting company/organization and cover letter from the applicant's employer (identity, purpose, period and place of stay)
  • Accommodation proof
  • Bank statement for last three months; ITR acknowledgment for last two assessment years; pay slips/employment contract/leave approval or company registration with GST
  • Copies of passport biodata page, last page and previous Schengen stamps

National – Study

7 items
  • Covering letter with purpose, duration and list of attached documents
  • ORIGINAL certificate of admission/continuation from the educational establishment
  • Proof of payment for studies (or university confirmation if free of charge)
  • Legalized/apostilled previous education certificates (higher secondary certificate with NAWA recognition statement for first-cycle; degree certificates for second/third cycle)
  • Flight itinerary (one-way reservation only)
  • Original accommodation documents with monthly fees
  • Proof of sufficient funds: living costs 1010 PLN/month, accommodation and return travel 2500 PLN (traveller's cheques, credit card limit certificate, funds in an EU/EEA/Swiss bank, scholarship, or notarized sponsorship letter / employment certificate)

National – Work

9 items
  • Flight itinerary (reservation only)
  • TMI or proof of ZUS (Polish Social Insurance) coverage
  • Original and valid work permit and its copy
  • Proof of registration of the employing company (KRS)
  • Original employment letter from the Polish employer (position, salary, duration, conditions)
  • Transfer letter from current employer for intra-company transfers
  • Optional: legalized professional/educational certificates, experience certificate, Police Clearance Certificate
  • Accommodation proof (lease or other)
  • Residence proof – ID confirming legal residence in the Embassy's/Consulate's jurisdiction

National – Dependent

6 items
  • Covering letter
  • Family reunification: temporary residence permit issued by the Voivodeship Office for family reunification
  • Dependent spouse/children: invitation letter, legalized/apostilled document confirming family ties (affidavits not accepted), proof of the inviting party's residence validity in Poland, accommodation proof
  • Financial means: 75 PLN/day (or 20 PLN/day if host covers all living expenses) plus 2500 PLN return travel – traveller's cheques, credit card limit certificate, or funds in a Polish/EU bank (not an Indian bank)
  • TMI or ZUS insurance
  • Residence proof in the Embassy/Consulate jurisdiction

National – Vocational Training, PhD/Researchers, Others

1 item
  • Separate VFS checklists published (18-02-26-Checklist-D-Vocational-Training.pdf, 18-02-26-Checklist-D-Others.pdf)

Family members of EU citizens (simplified procedure)

5 items
  • Printed and signed visa application
  • Recent colour photo 35 x 45 mm
  • Valid passport
  • Document confirming marriage or partnership with an EU national
  • Document confirming you accompany or join the EU national

Photo

What are the Poland visa photo specifications?

Size
35mm x 45mm, face 70–80% of the photo
Background
White (light background, white or off-white)
  • Colour, not more than 6 months old, not previously used in the passport
  • Printed on normal photographic paper
  • Full face, non-smiling, no sunglasses or head covering unless for religious/ethnic reasons
  • Stick the photograph on the visa application form
  • Photo booth available at the centre

Insurance

Is travel medical insurance required for a Poland visa?

Required

Minimum EUR 30,000, valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation incl. death; must be from the list of approved insurance companies; for national visas, ZUS insurance proof is an alternative for work/dependent.

Processing

How long does Poland visa processing take?

Schengen (C)
15 calendar days from submission at the Embassy/Consulate; may be prolonged to 45 days. Satellite centres add 48-72 hours transit to New Delhi/Mumbai
National (D)
VFS: 15 calendar days, may be prolonged to 45 days. Work/Dependent checklists: 15 days, may be extended up to 30 days or more

Visa types

Which Poland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen Visa (C)

  • Business Visit
  • Tourist Visit
  • Other (cultural, sports or religious events and film crews; research/study or internship; seafarers; medical treatment; official purpose)

National Visa (D)

  • Study
  • PHD and Researchers
  • Employment
  • Vocational Training
  • Others
  • TRC Collection
  • Dependent

Other (embassy)

  • Airport transit Schengen visa (A-Type)
  • Simplified procedure for family members of EU citizens

Where to apply

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Poland visa?

Not published by VFS Global or the embassy — check the official links below.

FAQ

Poland visa for Indians — frequently asked questions

Answers built only from the VFS Global and embassy pages listed in the Sources section.

How much is the Poland visa fee for Indian citizens?

Short-term visa (C): INR 9504 / EUR 90; Short-term visa (C) children 6-12 years: INR 4752 / EUR 45; Schengen Appeal (C): EUR 90. 4 more fee rows are listed on this page. Service fee: INR 1026 per application (inclusive of GST – SGST 9% and CGST 9%), paid online at the time of booking the appointment; non-refundable once appointment confirmed.

What documents are required for a Poland visa from India?

Passport issued within the previous 10 years, valid 3 months after intended departure from Schengen, at least two blank pages; Visa application form without blanks, signed (national visa: signed twice); downloaded filled form must be carried to the centre; One colour photo 35mm x 45mm, white background, face 70–80% of photo, not older than 6 months; Checklist; Cover letter (purpose, duration, accompanying persons, transport and accommodation details); Travel medical insurance certificate from an approved company: valid in Schengen for the entire stay, minimum coverage EUR 30,000, covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation (incl. death); handwritten certificates not accepted. Plus 1 more items listed on this page. Category-specific checklists are listed for 7 visa categories.

How long does Poland visa processing take for Indians?

Schengen (C): 15 calendar days from submission at the Embassy/Consulate; may be prolonged to 45 days. Satellite centres add 48-72 hours transit to New Delhi/Mumbai; National (D): VFS: 15 calendar days, may be prolonged to 45 days. Work/Dependent checklists: 15 days, may be extended up to 30 days or more.

Where do Indian citizens apply for a Poland visa?

Applications go via VFS Global.

What photo size is required for a Poland visa?

Size: 35mm x 45mm, face 70–80% of the photo. Background: White (light background, white or off-white).

Is travel medical insurance required for a Poland visa?

Yes. Minimum EUR 30,000, valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay, covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalization and repatriation incl. death; must be from the list of approved insurance companies; for national visas, ZUS insurance proof is an alternative for work/dependent.

Which Poland visa types can Indian citizens apply for?

Schengen Visa (C), National Visa (D) and Other (embassy). 12 visa types are listed on this page.

Sources

Sources

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