Poland Visa for Indians

The Poland visa fees for Indians are, for Adults: €90, for Children (6-12 years): €45, and for Children under 6 years: Free of cost.

Tip: Keep the exact visa fee ready at your appointment, as payment methods can vary depending on the visa application center.

Here are the Poland tourist visa requirements for Indians:

Passport 

Passport-size photograph

Visa application form

Cover letter

Proof of return

Proof of accommodation

Travel insurance

Proof of sufficient funds

Additional documents

Passport:

Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from Poland. It must have been issued within the last 10 years and contain at least two blank pages.

With traventureexplorers, you cannot only upload your passport pictures but also take a picture of your passport using your smartphone or desktop camera.

Passport-size photograph:

Provide a recent and coloured passport-size photo against a white background. The photo must meet the Poland visa photo requirements.

With traventureexplorers, you cannot only upload your passport-size photo but also click the picture of yours using your smartphone or desktop camera. traventureexplorers automatically adjusts the photo to meet the country's requirements without hassle.

Visa application form:

Submit the completed and signed Poland visa application form. 

Cover letter:

Write a Schengen cover letter detailing the purpose and duration of your visit to Poland.

traventureexplorers will help you with a customizable cover letter during the application process, free of cost.

Proof of return:

Flight reservations to prove your return before the visa expires.

traventureexplorers provides flight reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Proof of accommodation:

Hotel reservation for the entire stay in Poland. 

traventureexplorers provides hotel reservations for free, allowing you to demonstrate your travel plans without any financial commitment.

Travel insurance:

You will need a Schengen travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000, valid for the entire duration of travel, and must cover the entire Schengen area (not just Poland). 

Proof of sufficient funds:

The government needs proof of your capability to fund your stay, such as the bank account statements for the last three months (preferably showing a minimum balance of €3000) and ITR acknowledgement for the last two years. The bank statements should be signed and stamped by your bank. 

Additional documents:

You must also submit documents confirming other circumstances in the visa application. These may include an invitation letter, a sponsorship letter, etc. 

Here’s how you can apply for the Poland tourist visa from India: 

Gather Your Documents

Log in to traventureexplorers

Book Your Appointment

Submit Your Documents at the Centre

Pay the traventureexplorers & Service Fee

Receive Your Visa

Gather Your Documents: 

Start by collecting all the required documents, such as your valid passport, the last three months’ bank statements, payslips, income tax returns, and any other documents listed in the requirements.

Login to traventureexplorers: 

Visit the traventureexplorers website or open the mobile app. Select Poland as your destination.

Book Your Appointment: 

Fill in your details, upload the necessary documents, and pay the appointment fee. Once you're done, you’ll receive a confirmation for your visa appointment.

Submit Your Documents: 

Go to the visa application center on your scheduled date. traventureexplorers will arrange for your documents to be submitted in the correct order. During your visit, you’ll also complete the required biometrics (fingerprints and facial scans).

Pay the traventureexplorers & Service Fee: 

Pay the traventureexplorers Fee and wait for the processing, including travel insurance and courier fees, to be completed.

Receive Your Visa: 

Once approved, your passport with the Poland tourist visa stamp will be delivered directly to your home.

Tip: Begin your visa application process at least 6-8 weeks before your planned travel date to account for processing time and any unforeseen delays.

Here is a sample of the Schengen visa:

Schengen Visa

Poland visa processing time for Indians typically takes 15 working days from the receipt of a complete application.

However, this timeframe may be extended up to 30 days due to requests for interviews and additional documentation by the consulate.

The visa rejection rate for Indians applying for a Poland Schengen visa has remained relatively high over the past two years. 

In 2022, the Polish consulates in Delhi and Mumbai received 10,372 visa applications, out of which 19.4% were rejected. The following year, in 2023, although the number of applications increased to 11,954, there was only a slight improvement in the rejection rate at 19.2%.

This means that while the number of applicants has risen, nearly one in five applications continues to be denied. One of the most contributing factors to such high refusals is applicants providing fake or forged documents. According to data released by the Polish Border Guard Headquarters, in the first six months of 2024, a total of 497 individuals tried to enter Poland using fake documents. Such an alarming count has forced the visa issuing authorities to be strict with document verifications; hence, if your application raises any red flags, there is a high chance of your application being rejected. 

Tip: Therefore, before applying for the visa, you must ensure that all the required documents are complete, accurate, and up to date.