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Poland visa for Indian citizens
Entry requirement
Indian citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- 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 India
- Embassy of Poland in New Delhi
Shanti Path 50-M, 110021 New Delhi
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- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Kolkata
Emami Tower, 687 Anandapur, E M Bypass, 700107 Kalkuta, Kolkata
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Bengaluru
No 42/2 8th Main Road 5th Cross, RMV Extension Sadashivanagar, 560080 Bengaluru
All missions of Poland in India
Poland has 4 missions in India, with its embassy in New Delhi. Consulates: Mumbai. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kolkata and Bengaluru.
Poland: visa decisions in India
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11,954 | 9,648 | 2,288 | 19.2% | 24.8% |
| 2024 | 11,886 | 9,614 | 2,260 | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| 2025 | 9,673 | 8,022 | 1,640 | 17.0% | 19.3% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in India (Mumbai and New Delhi) received 9,673 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 8,022. The refusal rate was 17.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.1 points from 19.0% in 2024. Applications fell by 19% compared with 2024 (11,886).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 15.8% of the applications lodged in India that year, from 7.1% at the consulates of Denmark to 46.5% at those of Slovenia. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 18th most applied-for Schengen state in India.
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 India, 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 India
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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.
Before travelling from India 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 Indian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Indian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indian citizens apply
In India, applications go to the Polish embassy in New Delhi and the consulate in Mumbai, 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 Indian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Indian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Belarus require Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to India
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Indian citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Where is the Polish embassy in India?
The Polish embassy in India is in New Delhi; there is also a consulate in Mumbai.
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 India?
Polish citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Indian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Indian 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.