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Poland visas

Poland business visa

Short business visits use the Schengen short-stay rules. Listed visa-free nationalities can visit for business without applying for a visa.

Ways to get a Poland business visa

  1. Schengen visa for a business visit

    Visa needed

    Business visitors who need a visa and meet the Schengen requirements.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
    Valid for
    Up to five years; new applicants usually receive validity for their intended trip.
    Entries
    One, two or multiple entries.
    Fee
    EUR 90 standard fee; reductions, exemptions and external provider charges may apply.
    Processing
    15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues.
    1. Apply through the embassy or consulate responsible for your main destination.
    2. Submit no more than six months before entry.
    3. Attend a first application in person and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.

  2. Visa-free business visit

    No visa needed

    Ordinary passport holders from the visa-free countries and territories.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

Who needs it

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa.

Who doesn't

Listed visa-free nationalities can visit for business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

How to apply

  1. Apply to Poland's embassy or consulate if Poland is your main destination.
  2. Submit no more than six months before entry.
  3. Attend in person for a first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required.
  4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for a decision.

What to bring

  • An accepted travel document.
  • Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required.

Good to know

  • Count short stays in all Schengen countries together.
  • Poland requires PLN 300 for stays of up to 4 days, or PLN 75 per day for longer stays.
  • Travellers who can justify frequent travel may receive a longer multiple-entry visa.

Questions

Do I need a business visa for Poland?

Business visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or another exemption need a Schengen visa. Listed visa-free nationalities can visit for business for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

What are the ways to get a business visa for Poland?

There are 2 options: Schengen visa for a business visit (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free business visit (no visa at all).

Who can go to Poland without a business visa?

Ordinary passport holders from the visa-free countries and territories.

How long can I stay on a Poland business visa?

Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen Area.

How much does a Poland business visa cost?

EUR 90 standard fee. Reductions, exemptions and external provider charges may apply.

How long does a Poland business visa take?

15 calendar days for an admissible application with no issues; delays can occur.

How long is a Poland business visa valid?

Usually the intended trip for new applicants; up to five years for some multiple-entry visas. Entries: One, two or multiple entries..

What documents do I need for a Poland business visa?

An accepted travel document.; Fingerprints and a digital photograph, if required..

How do I apply for a Poland business visa?

1. 1. Apply to Poland's embassy or consulate if Poland is your main destination. 2. 2. Submit no more than six months before entry. 3. 3. Attend in person for a first application and provide fingerprints and a digital photograph if required. 4. 4. Pay the applicable fee and wait for a decision.

What rules do I have to follow on a Poland business visa?

Count short stays in all Schengen countries together. Poland requires PLN 300 for stays of up to 4 days, or PLN 75 per day for longer stays.

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