Tourist Visa
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Europe Visa for Indians
Schengen Area
Schengen AreaPoland Visa for Indians
Requirements, Documents, Fees, Processing Time & Biometric Centres in India
Poland combines affordable heritage travel through Kraków and Warsaw with significant Indian student, IT-services and manufacturing business movement.
Schengen Area member — short stays use the uniform Schengen visa
Last verified: 20 September 2026
Summary
Poland visa at a glance
Every value below is maintained centrally and can change at short notice — always verify against the official source before applying.
| Destination | Poland |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Schengen short-stay visa (Uniform Type C) |
| Purpose | Tourism, business, family or friend visit, events and transit |
| Visa categories | Tourist Visa, Business Visa, Family / Friend Visit Visa, Student Visa, Work / Employment Visa, Transit Visa |
| Maximum stay | Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area |
| Visa validity | As printed on the issued visa |
| Entry | Single, double or multiple entry, as granted by the consulate |
| Government visa fee | €90 per applicant |
| Child fee | €45 per applicant for children aged 6–11; children below 6 exempt |
| Processing time | Consulates commonly publish a decision within about 15 calendar days of an admissible application |
| Application submission | Authorised visa application centre — verify the current provider for your city before booking |
| Biometrics | Fingerprints and a facial image are normally collected; previously enrolled biometrics may be reused within the period allowed by Schengen rules |
| Passport validity | Issued within the previous 10 years, valid at least 3 months beyond the intended date of departure, with at least 2 blank pages |
Visa approval is at the sole discretion of the relevant embassy, consulate or immigration authority. Visadesk Global LLP is a private visa assistance company. We are not an embassy, consulate, government department or official visa portal.
Visa categories
Poland visa categories for Indian applicants
Only the categories currently applicable to Poland's immigration system are listed.
Business Visa
For business meetings, conferences, exhibitions and other permitted short-term business activities.
Family / Friend Visit Visa
For visiting relatives or friends resident in the country.
Student Visa
For eligible study programmes, usually applied for as a national (long-stay) visa.
Work / Employment Visa
For employment, applied for as a national visa or permit where applicable.
Transit Visa
Airport or port transit permission where required for the route.
Fees
Poland visa fees for Indians
Government fees, visa application centre charges, optional services and Visadesk's professional fee are always kept separate.
Government / consular visa fee
Adults: €90 per applicant
Children: €45 per applicant for children aged 6–11; children below 6 exempt
Reductions and exemptions can apply to school pupils on study trips, researchers, representatives of non-profit youth organisations and other categories defined in the Visa Code.
Other charges
Visa application centre service fee: The authorised visa application centre charges its own service fee, published per country and per city.
Optional services: Optional services such as premium lounge, courier delivery, SMS updates, form filling and photographs are charged separately and are not mandatory.
Visadesk professional fee: Visadesk Global charges a separate professional service fee for documentation, application and appointment assistance. It is never part of the government fee.
Visa fees and service charges can change and should always be verified before application.
Documents
Poland visa document checklist
Switch between purposes to see the documents usually expected. Optional or supporting items are not presented as mandatory — the official checklist for your application always takes precedence.
Passport
- Valid Indian passport
- Passport validity as required by the destination's current rules
- Required number of blank pages
- Previous passports where applicable
Visa application
- Completed official application form
- Appointment confirmation where applicable
- Applicable declarations and consent forms
Photographs
- Recent biometric photographs
- Photograph meeting the destination's current specification
Travel
- Proposed day-by-day itinerary
- Flight reservation as required by the checklist
- Internal travel details where applicable
Accommodation
- Hotel reservation covering the stay
- Host accommodation documents where you stay privately
Travel medical insurance
- Policy meeting the destination's current minimum cover and geographical scope
- Cover for the full duration of the intended stay
Financial documents
- Recent bank statements
- Income Tax Returns where applicable
- Salary slips where applicable
- Sponsorship documents where someone else funds the trip
Employment / business
- Employment letter and leave approval for salaried applicants
- Business registration and company documents for business owners
- Student ID and institution letter for students
- Pension or income evidence for retired applicants
For minors
- Birth certificate
- Parental consent where required
- Copies of parents' passports and visas where applicable
Process
How to apply for a Poland visa from India
- 01
Select destination
Decide which country or countries you are visiting and how long you will stay in each.
- 02
Determine the correct visa
Identify whether you need a Schengen short-stay visa, a national visa or a country-specific visitor visa.
- 03
Identify the correct consulate
For multi-country Schengen travel, work out your main destination under current Schengen rules.
- 04
Complete the application
Fill in the applicable official visa form exactly as it appears on your passport.
- 05
Prepare documents
Passport, photographs, financial documents, employment or business proof, itinerary, accommodation, insurance and supporting papers.
- 06
Book the appointment
Book through the officially authorised application centre or consulate system for your destination.
- 07
Attend appointment & biometrics
Submit the application, documents and passport, give biometrics where required and pay the applicable fees.
- 08
Visa processing
The embassy, consulate or immigration authority assesses the application.
- 09
Track the application
Follow the status through the authorised tracking service where one is offered.
- 10
Receive passport / decision
Collect your passport and check the issued visa carefully before you travel.
Timeline
How long does a Poland visa take from India?
Official standard processing time
Consulates commonly publish a decision within about 15 calendar days of an admissible application
Possible extended processing
Can extend to around 45 calendar days where additional documents or scrutiny are required
Recommended lead time
Apply no earlier than 6 months before travel and at least 15 calendar days before departure
Processing times are official indicative timelines and may increase due to additional verification, peak travel periods, incomplete documentation or consular requirements.
Biometrics
Schengen visa biometrics in India
Fingerprints and a facial image are normally collected; previously enrolled biometrics may be reused within the period allowed by Schengen rules
- Applicants may be required to provide fingerprints and a biometric facial image as part of a Schengen visa application.
- Previously enrolled biometric data may sometimes be reused within the period permitted under Schengen rules, subject to the consulate's requirements.
- Children and certain other applicants may qualify for exemptions under the applicable rules.
- Because reuse and exemptions depend on your individual history, never assume you are exempt — the consulate or application centre confirms this for your application.
Submission
Find Poland Visa Application Centre in India
Submission for Poland is handled by: Authorised visa application centre — verify the current provider for your city before booking. Only the cities currently listed for this destination are shown.
PolandPoland Visa Application Centre — New Delhi
New Delhi, India — confirm the exact address on the authorised provider's website when you book
Authorised visa application centre — verify the current provider for your city before booking
Published by the authorised centre and can change — check before travelling to submit
Appointment required in most cases
Fingerprints and a facial image are normally collected; previously enrolled biometrics may be reused within the period allowed by Schengen rules
Visa categories accepted
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Family / Friend Visit Visa
- Student Visa
- Work / Employment Visa
- Transit Visa
Track application: Track through the authorised application centre where a tracking service is offered
Cities currently listed for Poland
Travel
Top places to visit in Poland
Kraków
Wawel Castle, the old town square and Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial visits.
Warsaw
Rebuilt old town, museums and riverside districts.
Gdańsk & Zakopane
Baltic coast architecture and Tatra mountain resorts.
Why Visadesk
Why choose Visadesk Global?
Visa Consultation
Help determine the appropriate visa category for your travel purpose and profile.
Document Assistance
A detailed checklist and a careful review of every document before submission.
Application Assistance
Support preparing and completing the official visa application accurately.
Appointment Assistance
Guidance for booking appointments through authorised visa application centres.
Biometric Guidance
We explain biometric requirements and how to prepare for your appointment.
Travel Assistance
Flights, hotels, itinerary and travel insurance assistance where requested.
FAQ
Poland visa FAQs for Indian applicants
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