# Poland visa for Indian citizens

> 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. Application locations listed include Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai and Hyderabad (5 more listed below). Sources checked on October 15, 2026.

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/india/poland
Sources checked on: 2026-10-15
Applies via: VFS Global
VFS Global: https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/index.html
Embassy / official site: https://www.gov.pl/web/india/c-type-schengen-visa

## Overview

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. For national (D) visas for work and study, applicants first register on the e-Konsulat portal (work-visa slots are allocated by electronic draw, study-visa slots in order of registration), then complete the VFS online form and submit in person at the VFS centre on the assigned date.

## Visa on arrival, eVisa and visa-free entry

- **Visa on arrival:** Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so Indians need a Polish visa issued before travel; applications are submitted personally at a VFS Global visa application centre in India.
- **eVisa / online visa:** Not available: Poland has no eVisa for Indians. Applications are registered online (VFS website, or e-Konsulat for work and study national visas) but must be submitted personally at a VFS centre, and the missions do not accept applications by fax, post or e-mail; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period.
- **Visa-free entry:** Not available: Indian passport holders need a visa for Poland and the rest of the Schengen area (India is in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806); the application is submitted personally at a VFS Global centre in India.

## Visa fees

- **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 / INR 9504 — INR as published in the Embassy consular fee table effective 1 January 2026 (reconsideration of a Schengen visa application)
- **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
- **National visa (D) - work (Employment):** INR 21120 / EUR 200 — National visa application fee in the Embassy consular fee table effective 1 January 2026 (INR); non-returnable whatever the decision; VFS service fee INR 1026 extra; reconsideration (appeal) INR 21120
- **National visa (D) - study (student visa):** INR 21120 / EUR 200 — National visa application fee in the Embassy consular fee table effective 1 January 2026 (INR); non-returnable whatever the decision; VFS service fee INR 1026 extra

**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

## Documents required

### All applicants

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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)
- Language proficiency certificate at the level required by the institution, not lower than B2 (mandatory per the Embassy's checklist of 14.05.2026; IELTS min. 6.5, TOEFL iBT min. 79 or CAE min. 176 remain recommended for English-taught courses)
- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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)

- 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

### National – Others (visiting family/friends, internship, volunteering, student exchange, awaiting TRC decision)

- Covering letter with purpose, duration and list of documents
- Family visit: invitation issued by the Voivodeship Office (zaproszenie) in original plus copy (a personal invitation suffices for family of Polish/EU/EEA citizens), or a personal invitation with proof of the host's residence validity and accommodation; apostilled proof of family ties (affidavits not accepted)
- Internship: higher education completed within the last two years (or outside the EU), the institution's undertaking to bear return costs, and the internship contract describing the programme
- Volunteering: contract with the organisation describing the voluntary service
- Student exchange: certificate from the Indian university, the exchange agreement and an invitation from the Polish university
- Applicant awaiting a temporary residence card (TRC) decision who left Poland for imperative reasons: Voivodeship Office stamp in the passport and proof of funds
- Funds: 75 PLN per day of stay (20 PLN if the host covers all living costs) plus 2500 PLN return travel, shown by traveller's cheques, a credit-card limit certificate or money in a Polish/EU bank (not an Indian bank)
- Flight reservation, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), accommodation proof, residence proof (passport/Aadhaar) in the mission's jurisdiction

### National – Vocational Training

- Original admission certificate from the institution running the programme and original proof of payment
- Higher secondary or higher studies certificates (originals at the counter)
- Funds: 75 PLN per day (20 PLN if the host covers all living costs) plus 2500 PLN return travel (traveller's cheques, credit-card limit certificate, or money in a Polish/EU bank)
- Flight reservation, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), accommodation proof, minors' consent documents

### Schengen – Other: cultural, sports or religious events and film crews

- Cover letter, itinerary/transport proof and travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000)
- Mandatory: invitation, entry tickets, enrolments or programmes for the event
- Film crews: film company letter (title, synopsis, locations), crew list, Schengen agency letter on film permits, IMPPA or Film Chamber of Commerce registration
- Proof of financial means; minors' notarised consent

### Schengen – Other: research, study or internship (short stay)

- Certificate of admission or registration at an educational establishment, or cover letter from the inviting company
- Students: certificate of the establishment of enrolment
- Cover letter, itinerary, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), proof of financial means

### Schengen – Other: medical treatment

- Certificate from a doctor or medical institution confirming the need for the treatment in Poland
- Official document from the receiving medical institution in Poland confirming it can perform the treatment and accept the patient
- Proof of pre-payment of the treatment
- Cover letter, itinerary, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), proof of financial means

### VFS centres, tracking and appeals

- VFS Poland centres (attend-centre page, October 2026): Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and New Delhi, Monday-Friday (most 09:00-16:00; Bengaluru 08:00-16:00; Chennai 08:00-15:00)
- Applications from satellite centres take 48-72 hours in transit to New Delhi/Mumbai
- Tracking: e-mail update when the decision returns to the centre, optional SMS, and online tracking with the reference number on the VFS invoice/receipt plus last name
- Appeal (reconsideration): within 14 days from the day after receiving the negative decision (Embassy pages: from collecting the passport), with the passport, an appeal letter and the reconsideration fee (Schengen INR 9504; national INR 21120); walk-in at the VFS centre, no new appointment; submit only changed or missing documents; only one appeal is allowed
- If the reconsideration of a Schengen refusal is also negative, a complaint can be filed with the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw through the consul within 30 days (court fees apply)

### Agents and intermediaries (Embassy notice)

- The Embassy in New Delhi and Consulate General in Mumbai do not cooperate with travel agencies, employment agencies or visa agents in the visa process
- Using intermediaries does not lead to preferential treatment; only the consul decides, and appointment allocation does not depend on external entities
- The only fee charged is the consular fee for submitting the application; no additional documents are required beyond the published lists
- Applications must be completed by the applicant on e-Konsulat (work and study national visas) or in the VFS system; the missions do not arrange appointments

### Validity, length of stay and multiple-entry visas

- A Schengen (C) visa allows a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period and can be single, double or multiple entry depending on the purpose
- EU rule for Indian nationals residing in India (Commission Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434): an applicant who has obtained and lawfully used two visas within the previous three years is issued a two-year multiple-entry visa if the entry conditions are met, ending three months before passport expiry if the passport runs out sooner

## 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

## Travel medical insurance

**Required:** 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.

## 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
- **National (D):** A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of submission; in justified cases this may be extended to 30 days, and if the Head of the Office for Foreigners must be consulted the decision is taken within 5 days of receiving the information (Embassy). Satellite centres add 48-72 hours transit to New Delhi/Mumbai.
- **National visa (D) - work:** Issued or refused within 15 days of submission (unless inadmissible); extendable to 30 days in justified cases, and if the Head of the Office for Foreigners must be consulted, decided within 5 days of receiving that information. Before that, appointment dates are assigned by an electronic draw after e-Konsulat registration: New Delhi every Monday at 10:00, Mumbai every two weeks on Thursday at 10:30
- **National visa (D) - study:** Issued or refused within 15 days of submission (unless inadmissible); extendable to 30 days in justified cases (+5 days after information if the Head of the Office for Foreigners is consulted). Appointment slots follow the order of e-Konsulat registration: New Delhi Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00, Mumbai every two weeks on Wednesday at 10:30
- **When to apply (all visas):** No earlier than 6 months (seafarers: 9 months) and, as a rule, no later than 15 calendar days before the start of the intended visit

## Visa categories

### 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

## Study, work and long-stay routes

### National visa (D) - study (Study)

For Indians admitted to first- or second-cycle, PhD or postgraduate studies in Poland. Register on e-Konsulat (slots by order of registration), fill the VFS online form, then submit in person at a VFS centre in the mission's jurisdiction.

- Original admission or continuation certificate from the Polish institution and proof of tuition payment (or the university's confirmation that studies are free)
- Apostilled previous education documents: for first-cycle studies the higher secondary certificate with a NAWA recognition statement (or Polish education superintendent decision); for second/third cycle the degree certificate
- Language certificate at the level the institution requires, not lower than B2 (Embassy checklist of 14 May 2026)
- Funds (applicant or sponsor): living costs of 1010 PLN per month, accommodation costs and 2500 PLN for return travel, shown by traveller's cheques, a credit-card limit certificate, money in a Polish/EU/EEA/Swiss bank, a scholarship, or a notarised sponsorship letter with the sponsor's employment certificate and salary
- One-way flight reservation, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000), accommodation documents with monthly fees, residence proof in the mission's jurisdiction

Source: https://www.gov.pl/attachment/4566b561-bf4a-4a8a-8e64-b2ae4d8a9b83

### National visa (D) - work (Work)

For Indians holding a valid Polish work permit from an employer in Poland. Register on e-Konsulat (appointment dates by electronic draw), fill the VFS online form, then submit in person at a VFS centre on the assigned date.

- Original and valid work permit and a copy
- Proof of the employing company's registration (KRS - National Court Register)
- Original employment letter from the Polish employer on letterhead, stamped and signed, stating position, salary, estimated duration and other conditions (accommodation, transport, living expenses)
- Intra-company transfer: letter from the current employer confirming the transfer and leave
- Optional: legalised professional/educational certificates, experience certificate, police clearance certificate
- Flight reservation, travel medical insurance (min. EUR 30,000) or ZUS insurance, accommodation proof, residence proof in the mission's jurisdiction

Source: https://www.gov.pl/attachment/e6f21d8f-e9e1-499a-8201-e4003930527f

## Where to apply in India

- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- New Delhi

### Which office covers your state

- **Embassy of Poland, New Delhi – Consular Section (50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 414 96 904 / +91 11 414 96 992 / +91 11 414 96 975, 2:00–3:30 PM; newdelhi.consul@msz.gov.pl; business hours 9:00–16:00):** Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCR), Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand (listed as Uttaranchal), Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh
- **Consulate General of Poland, Mumbai (Nirmal Building, 11A, 11th Floor, 241/242 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 2285 2631/41 or +91 98219 99702, Mon–Fri 2:00–3:00 PM; mumbai.consul@msz.gov.pl):** Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, and the union territories of Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

## How to apply from India

1. **Complete the application form** — Fill in the Poland visa application form linked from the official pages below.
2. **Prepare your documents** — Gather the documents listed in the "Documents required" section — the common list plus the checklist for your visa category.
3. **Book an appointment** — Book an appointment with VFS Global (see the official links below).
4. **Submit your application** — Submit at a VFS Global centre or other listed location: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and others listed below.
5. **Give biometrics** — Attend in person for biometrics where the official pages require it.
6. **Pay the fees** — Pay the visa fee shown in the "Visa fees" section, plus the service fee.
7. **Track your application** — Track the application status as described on the official pages.

## Visa statistics

- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Polish consulates in India (2025):** 17.0% — 1,640 visas not issued; 9,673 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en
- **Schengen visa refusal rate, applications lodged at Polish consulates in India (2024):** 19.0% — 2,260 visas not issued; 11,886 applications lodged — https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx

## Recent rule changes

- **2026-05-14:** The Embassy's national study-visa checklist (dated 14 May 2026) lists a mandatory language proficiency certificate at level B2 or higher; the February 2026 VFS checklist had listed English tests only as recommended optional documents. — https://www.gov.pl/attachment/4566b561-bf4a-4a8a-8e64-b2ae4d8a9b83
- **2026-04-10:** The EES became fully operational, replacing passport stamping with digital records (facial image, fingerprints and travel-document data) for short-stay visitors. — https://www.gov.pl/web/india/the-entryexit-system-ees
- **2026-01-01:** A new consular fee table took effect at the Embassy and Consulate General: national (D) visa application INR 21,120; reconsideration of a Schengen visa application INR 9,504. — https://www.gov.pl/web/india/consular-fees
- **2025-10-12:** The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) was progressively launched at the external borders of the 29 participating European countries, registering non-EU short-stay travellers (such as Indian Schengen-visa holders) each time they cross. — https://www.gov.pl/web/india/the-entryexit-system-ees

## Frequently asked questions

### 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 / INR 9504. 6 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 15 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): A national visa is issued or refused within 15 days of submission; in justified cases this may be extended to 30 days, and if the Head of the Office for Foreigners must be consulted the decision is taken within 5 days of receiving the information (Embassy). Satellite centres add 48-72 hours transit to New Delhi/Mumbai.; National visa (D) - work: Issued or refused within 15 days of submission (unless inadmissible); extendable to 30 days in justified cases, and if the Head of the Office for Foreigners must be consulted, decided within 5 days of receiving that information. Before that, appointment dates are assigned by an electronic draw after e-Konsulat registration: New Delhi every Monday at 10:00, Mumbai every two weeks on Thursday at 10:30.

### Where do Indian citizens apply for a Poland visa?

Applications go via VFS Global. Locations listed: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, New Delhi. Jurisdiction by state: Embassy of Poland, New Delhi – Consular Section (50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021; tel. +91 11 414 96 904 / +91 11 414 96 992 / +91 11 414 96 975, 2:00–3:30 PM; newdelhi.consul@msz.gov.pl; business hours 9:00–16:00) — Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Delhi (NCR), Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand (listed as Uttaranchal), Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh; Consulate General of Poland, Mumbai (Nirmal Building, 11A, 11th Floor, 241/242 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021; tel. +91 22 2285 2631/41 or +91 98219 99702, Mon–Fri 2:00–3:00 PM; mumbai.consul@msz.gov.pl) — Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, Telangana, Kerala, Goa, and the union territories of Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

### Can Indians get a Poland visa on arrival or an eVisa?

Visa on arrival — Not available: India is on the EU list of countries whose nationals must hold a visa when crossing the Schengen external borders, so Indians need a Polish visa issued before travel; applications are submitted personally at a VFS Global visa application centre in India. eVisa — Not available: Poland has no eVisa for Indians. Applications are registered online (VFS website, or e-Konsulat for work and study national visas) but must be submitted personally at a VFS centre, and the missions do not accept applications by fax, post or e-mail; an EU-wide online visa platform will become mandatory only after a 7-year transition period. Visa-free entry — Not available: Indian passport holders need a visa for Poland and the rest of the Schengen area (India is in Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2018/1806); the application is submitted personally at a VFS Global centre in India.

### 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

- [VFS Global – Poland Visa Information in India](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/index.html) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS – Checklist Schengen Tourism/Visiting family-friends (18-02-26)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-C-TOURISM-VISITING-FAMILY-FRIENDS.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS – Checklist Schengen Business](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-C-BUSINESS.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS – Checklist National Visa Study](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Study.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS – Checklist National Visa Work](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Work.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS – Checklist National Visa Dependent](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Dependent.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – C-Type Schengen Visa](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/c-type-schengen-visa) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Visas general information](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/visas---general-information) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Notice on visa procedure and appointment registration system](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/notice-on-visa-procedure-and-appointment-registration-system2) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – D-Type national visa – work](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/d-type-national-visa---work) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – D-Type national visa – study](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/d-type-national-visa---study2) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Checklist for Polish national visa – study (14.05.2026)](https://www.gov.pl/attachment/4566b561-bf4a-4a8a-8e64-b2ae4d8a9b83) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Embassy of Poland in New Delhi (address, contacts, area covered)](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/embassy-new-delhi) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai (address, contacts, area covered)](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/consulate-mumbai) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – Consular fees table effective 01.01.2026](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/consular-fees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India – The Entry/Exit System (EES), 08.04.2026](https://www.gov.pl/web/india/the-entryexit-system-ees) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission – Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 visa list (India in Annex I)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2020-05/regulation-2018-1806.pdf) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission – Visa policy (visa digitalisation)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen-borders-and-visa/visa-policy_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission – The Entry/Exit System will become fully operational on 10 April 2026](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/news/entryexit-system-will-become-fully-operational-10-april-2026-2026-03-30_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2025)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/56816949-e59f-442b-9091-5d03360bf860_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Schengen visa statistics by consulate (2024)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/6552447c-1d75-4f7c-bed6-1bd17a5d59f8_en?filename=2024-schengen-visa-statistics-consulates_en.xlsx) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission — Short-stay visas issued by Schengen countries (statistics)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/short-stay-visas-issued-schengen-countries_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [Poland in India - Checklist for Polish national visa - work (Embassy attachment)](https://www.gov.pl/attachment/e6f21d8f-e9e1-499a-8201-e4003930527f) — Embassy / official government site, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS - Checklist National Visa Others (18-02-26)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Others.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS - Checklist National Visa Vocational Training (18-02-26)](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-D-Vocational-Training.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS - Checklist Schengen Others: cultural, sports or religious events and film crews](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-C-OTHERS-CULTURAL-SPORTS-OR-RELIGIOUS-EVENTS-AND-FOR-FILM-CREWS.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS - Checklist Schengen Others: research, study or internship](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-C-OTHERS-RESEARCH-STUDY-OR-OTHER-TYPES-OF-INTERNSHIP.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS - Checklist Schengen Others: medical treatment](https://www.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/poland/india/english/pdf/18-02-26-Checklist-C-OTHERS-MEDICAL-TREATMENT.pdf) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global - Poland visa application centres in India](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/pol/attend-centre) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [VFS Global - Poland: track your application and appeal](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/pol/track-application) — VFS Global, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Implementing Decision C(2024) 2434: multiple-entry visas for Indian nationals residing in India](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/document/download/93d78385-3bd5-441f-bbf5-a233dceac4ae_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15
- [European Commission - Visa policy (90 days in any 180-day period)](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy_en) — Official source, checked on 2026-10-15

### Notes on sources

- visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/pol/ returned HTTP 403; used VFS one-pager at www.vfsglobal.com
- Lakshadweep is not listed in the area covered by either the Embassy in New Delhi or the Consulate General in Mumbai
- VFS one-pager still states national (D) processing may be prolonged to 45 days; the Embassy's D-visa pages say 30 days – the record follows the Embassy
- Separate checklists for PhD/researchers (beyond the study checklist, which covers PhD students) and TRC Collection not found; D-Others covers applicants awaiting a TRC decision
- No official minimum bank balance for short-stay (C) visas found on the Embassy/VFS pages; EU reference amounts (Official Journal) could not be fetched
- Work-permit procedure in Poland (employer application to the voivode, fees, timelines) not researched; the record only covers the visa stage

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