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Poland

Tourist visa:

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

Digital Nomad Visa Details

Does this country have a digital nomad specific visa?

Yes
No

What is the name of the visa?

How much does the visa cost?

How long does the visa last?

How much does the digital nomad visa cost?

What are the requirements of the visa?

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Standard Visa Options

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.