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Poland

Allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visa length

  • Tourist Visa (Schengen Visa - Type C): Allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period in Poland and the Schengen Area.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Typically valid for 1 to 3 years, renewable, issued for work, study, business, or family reunification.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Grants indefinite stay, but renewal is required every 10 years for administrative purposes.

Visa cost

  • Tourist Visa: Costs approximately $85.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Fees range from $75 to $130, depending on visa type.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Costs approximately $150.

Visa extension

  • Tourist Visa: Extensions are generally not allowed except under exceptional circumstances.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Renewable as long as eligibility criteria are met.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Does not require renewal but must be updated every 10 years.

Visa processing time

  • Tourist Visa: Processing takes approximately 15 to 45 days.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Processing takes around 1 to 6 months.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Processing can take 6 to 12 months.

Who can apply?

  • Tourist Visa: Citizens of countries that require a visa for short-term visits to Poland.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Individuals intending to stay for work, study, business, or as family members of Polish residents.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Those who qualify under long-term residency, marriage, or work-related programs.

Where to apply?

Applications must be submitted at Polish embassies, consulates, or the Office for Foreigners in Poland.

How to apply:

  1. Complete the visa or residence permit application form.
  2. Gather required documents (passport, photos, financial proof, medical insurance, employment/study contract, etc.).
  3. Pay the application fee.
  4. Schedule and attend an interview if required.
  5. Await processing and receive a decision.

Minimum income requirements

  • Tourist visas do not have specific financial requirements.
  • Temporary Residence Permit: Applicants must prove stable income, typically around $800 per month.
  • Permanent Residence Permit: Requires proof of stable income and long-term residency eligibility.

Popular cities

  • Warsaw – The capital and economic center.
  • Kraków – A historic city with a rich cultural heritage.
  • Wrocław – Known for its universities and medieval architecture.
  • Gdańsk – A major port city on the Baltic coast.
  • Poznań – A business hub with a vibrant student population.

Minimum income requirements

  • Polish – The official and most widely spoken language.
  • English – Commonly spoken in business, tourism, and among younger generations.
  • German – Spoken in some western regions.
  • Russian and Ukrainian – Spoken by some immigrant communities.

Average internet speeds

  • Fixed broadband: Average download speed of approximately 150 Mbps.
  • Mobile internet: Average download speed of around 50 Mbps.