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Poland visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 3 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 China
- Embassy of Poland in Beijing
1 Ritan Rd., 100600 Beijing, Chiny, 100600 Pekin
- Consulate General of Poland in Shanghai
Jianguo Xi lu 618, 200031 Szanghaj, Shanghai
- Consulate General of Poland in Guangzhou
Shamian Dajie 63 hao, 510130 Kanton, Guangzhou
Today 08:30–16:30
All missions of Poland in China
Poland has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Poland: visa decisions in China
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13,663 | 11,663 | 1,974 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| 2024 | 12,303 | 11,001 | 1,280 | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2025 | 15,938 | 14,386 | 1,450 | 9.2% | 14.3% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in China (Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou) received 15,938 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 14,386. The refusal rate was 9.2%. That is barely different from 2024 (10.4%). Applications rose by 30% compared with 2024 (12,303).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 4.0% of the applications lodged in China that year, from 1.3% at the consulates of Luxembourg to 19.3% at those of Malta. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 18th most applied-for Schengen state in China.
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 China, 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 China
PolandChina Visa-free, 30 days China 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 China 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Poland
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Polish embassy in Beijing and the consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou, 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 Chinese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Belarus and Russia admit Chinese citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic require Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to China
China admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Poland?
Chinese citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Polish embassy in China?
The Polish embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
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 China?
China admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Chinese citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.