U.S. citizens travel to Poland without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Polish consular visa work in the United States therefore covers short-stay visas for third-country nationals living here and national visas for study, work, family or business stays beyond three months.
Quick facts
National visas are issued for up to a year and are normally converted into a residence permit inside Poland, applied for at the provincial office before the visa expires.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Schengen short-stay visa, adult | €90 | €45 for ages 6 to 12, free below 6 |
| National long-stay visa | €80 | Reduced for some categories |
| Travel medical insurance | Minimum €30,000 of cover | Short-stay requirement |
| Residence permit in Poland | Charged there | Applied for before the visa expires |
| ETIAS for visa-exempt travellers | €7 | Free under 18 and over 70 |
Fees are collected in dollars at the rate the consulate applies and are not refunded if the application is refused.
How to apply
- Decide whether the stay needs a short-stay or a national visa.
- Complete the application in the official online system and print it.
- Book the appointment at the consulate covering your state.
- Attend in person with originals, copies and a biometric photograph, and give fingerprints.
- Pay the fee and wait for the decision.
- For a national visa, apply for the residence permit in Poland before it expires.
Required documents
- Passport valid for the stay, with blank pages.
- Printed application, signed, with a compliant photograph.
- Proof of lawful residence in the United States for non-U.S. citizens.
- Travel medical insurance for short stays.
- Evidence of accommodation and means for the whole stay.
- Employer, university or family documents by category.
Where to apply
At the consulate covering your U.S. address. Polish consulates do not accept applications from outside their district.
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View details →Additional notes
Polish citizens need no visa
Anyone entitled to Polish citizenship should be dealing with the passport and citizenship sections instead. Poland treats its citizens as Polish regardless of any other nationality they hold.
Card of the Pole
People of Polish descent who do not hold citizenship may qualify for a document recognising that descent, which carries its own benefits and is applied for at a consulate.
The 90/180 rule
Days spent anywhere in the Schengen area count towards the same allowance, tracked automatically at the border.
Documents in Polish
Supporting documents are frequently required in Polish translation. Ask before commissioning one in the United States.