Poland

Embassies and consulates in Poland

embassies in Warsaw

Poland hosts 274 foreign missions from 112 countries: 96 embassies, 51 consulates, 125 honorary consulates and 2 other offices. All 96 embassies are in the capital, Warsaw. Consulates are also found in Poznan, Krakow and Wroclaw.

Europe EU member Schengen area

Poland

Capital
Warsaw
Population
36,435,861
Currency
Polish Zloty (PLN)
Calling code
+48
Languages
Polish
  • 274missions
  • 96embassies
  • 51consulates
  • 125honorary consulates
Visa-free: 120 destinations#19 in the world

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All missions in Poland

Other cities in Poland

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Outside Warsaw, missions are found in Poznan (29), Krakow (21), Wroclaw (16), Gdansk (16), Szczecin (16), Bialystok (9), Katowice (8) and Lublin (7), among other towns; most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.

By country

  1. Ukraine 17
  2. Germany 14
  3. Austria 8
  4. Lithuania 8
  5. Chile 7
  6. Czech Republic 7
  7. Finland 7
  8. Hungary 7
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Visa rules for Poland

How the world’s passports enter Poland198 in total

  • Visa-free93
  • Visa required105

Poland visa guide · 21 visa types

Visa rules

Poland belongs to the European Union and the Schengen area. Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Poland. As a Schengen state, Poland counts every short stay towards the shared limit of 90 days in any 180.

Visa statistics

US visas issued to citizens of Poland

Visas issuedFY 2024FY 2025
Visitor (B)7,3667,226
Student (F, M)813809
Exchange (J)3,6543,263
Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…)2,3822,522
Transit and crew (C, D)2,1591,790
Diplomatic and official (A, G)1,5031,477
Fiancé(e) (K)14667
Other10
Total18,02417,154
B visa refusal rate (adjusted)11.0%11.6%

In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 17,154 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Poland, the 61st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 42%, exchange visitor visas 19% and work and treaty visas 15%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (18,024).

From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Poland received 5,491, 6% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.

For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 11.6% for citizens of Poland in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.0%).

Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made

United States visa for citizens of Poland

Poland’s own missions abroad

Poland’s embassies abroad (384)

Poland itself has 384 missions abroad, in 148 countries. Its largest networks are in the United States (24), Italy (15), Spain (12), France (12) and the United Kingdom (11).

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Poland

  • Independence Day

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Good to know

Where the embassies are

All 96 embassies are in the capital, Warsaw. The largest foreign networks in Poland are those of Ukraine (17), Germany (14), Austria (8), Lithuania (8) and Chile (7).

Travel advice for Poland

Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Poland: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Frequently asked questions

Which country has the most consulates in Poland?

Ukraine, with 17 missions, followed by Germany (14).

Do I need a visa for Poland?

Of 198 passports, 93 can enter visa-free and 105 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Poland; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.

When are embassies in Poland closed?

On Poland’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Is Poland in the Schengen area?

Yes. Poland is part of the Schengen area, so a Schengen visa is valid there.