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Poland visa for Belarusian citizens
Entry requirement
Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- Where to apply
- 4 missions
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.pl
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.
Polish missions in Belarus
- Embassy of Poland in Minsk
Wołodarskiego 6, 220030 Mińsk, Minsk
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- Consulate General of Poland in Brest
Kujbyszewa 34, 224016 Brześć, Brest
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All missions of Poland in Belarus
Poland has 4 missions in Belarus, with its embassy in Minsk. Consulates: Hrodna, Brest and Minsk.
Poland: visa decisions in Belarus
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35,550 | 31,436 | 4,097 | 11.5% | 89.4% |
| 2024 | 23,587 | 20,952 | 2,581 | 11.0% | 80.6% |
| 2025 | 20,812 | 19,945 | 864 | 4.1% | 81.6% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Belarus (Minsk, Hrodna and Brest) received 20,812 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 19,945. The refusal rate was 4.1%. The refusal rate fell by 6.8 points from 11.0% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 12% compared with 2024 (23,587).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 2.3% of the applications lodged in Belarus that year, from 0.4% at the consulates of Italy to 11.2% at those of Lithuania. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Belarus.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Belarus, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Polish citizens travelling to Belarus
PolandBelarus Visa-free, 30 days Belarus visa for citizens of Poland
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.
Before travelling from Belarus to Poland, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Belarusian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Belarusian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Belarusian citizens apply
In Belarus, applications go to the Polish embassy in Minsk and the consulates in Hrodna, Brest and Minsk, or to a visa centre acting for Poland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Poland.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets Belarusian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Belarusian citizens
Ukraine and Russia admit Belarusian citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic require Belarusian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Belarus
Polish citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Belarusian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Belarusian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Where is the Polish embassy in Belarus?
The Polish embassy in Belarus is in Minsk; there are also consulates in Hrodna, Brest and Minsk.
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 Belarus?
Polish citizens can visit Belarus without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Belarusian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Belarusian citizens need a visa for Poland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.