Afghanistan
Poland
Poland visa for Afghan citizens
Entry requirement
Afghan citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
Poland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Afghanistan
Poland has no embassy or consulate in Afghanistan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
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Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Afghanistan to Poland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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).
Good to know
How long Afghan citizens can stay in Poland
How long Afghan citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Afghan citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Afghanistan. Afghan citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Afghanistan from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Afghan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Afghan citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Afghan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Afghanistan
Afghanistan requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Afghanistan and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Afghan citizens need a visa for Poland?
Afghan citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Afghanistan?
No. Poland has no embassy in Afghanistan.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Afghanistan?
Afghanistan requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Afghan citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Afghan citizens need a visa for Poland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.