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Poland · Passport Index 2026

Polish passport: visa-free countries

Ranked #6 in the world, with 155 places you can visit easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

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Visa-free countries for Polish passport holders

Just show your passport at the border.

Visa on arrival

Get your visa at the airport when you land. No need to apply in advance.

eVisa and online permits

Apply online before you fly; no embassy visit.

Where the Polish passport can go

Every country coloured by its entry rule. Tap one for the details.

How the Polish passport compares

Passports ranked close to it on the Passport Index 2026.

  1. #4Belgium passport coverBelgium186
  2. #4Denmark passport coverDenmark186
  3. #4Finland passport coverFinland186
  4. #4France passport coverFrance186
  5. #4Germany passport coverGermany186
  6. #4Ireland passport coverIreland186
  7. #4Italy passport coverItaly186

By region of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

  • Europe44 of 45 countries
  • Americas33 of 35 countries
  • Oceania12 of 14 countries
  • Asia38 of 50 countries
  • Africa28 of 54 countries

All 198 destinations for Polish passport holders

198 of 198 destinations

Questions

How many countries can Polish passport holders visit without a visa?

123 countries need no visa at all, and 32 more give a visa at the airport or a quick online permit.

Where does the Poland passport rank?

#9 of 199 passports, with 153 destinations reachable without applying ahead.

Which big countries can Polish passport holders visit visa-free?

China, Brazil, Mexico, Japan Philippines, and 118 more.

Where can Polish passport holders get a visa at the airport?

25 countries, including Indonesia, Bangladesh, Ethiopia Egypt, and 21 more.

Which countries let Polish passport holders apply online?

37 countries, including India, United States, Pakistan Nigeria, and 33 more. Always use the official government website.

How many countries need an embassy visa for Polish passport holders?

13, including Sudan, Algeria, Ghana Yemen, and 9 more. Apply weeks before you travel.

Can Polish passport holders visit the US, UK or Europe without a visa?

United States: eta needed; United Kingdom: eta needed; Canada: no visa needed; Australia: eta needed; Japan: no visa needed; France: free to visit, live and work.

Which part of the world is easiest for Polish passport holders?

Europe: 98% of its countries let you in without applying first.

Which nearby countries can Polish passport holders visit easily?

Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia.

Does the Poland passport work for official or diplomatic travel?

Official and diplomatic passports often have their own rules. Each destination page shows them where they differ from a regular passport.

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