Kazakhstan
Poland
Poland visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at astana.msz.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 Kazakhstan
- Embassy of Poland in Astana
Saryarka 15, 10000 Astana
- Consulate General of Poland in Almaty
ul. Dżarkientskaja 9/1, 050059 Ałmaty, Almaty
All missions of Poland in Kazakhstan
Poland has 2 missions in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana. Consulates: Almaty.
Poland: visa decisions in Kazakhstan
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,812 | 3,609 | 199 | 5.2% | 26.9% |
| 2024 | 3,815 | 3,623 | 187 | 4.9% | 24.9% |
| 2025 | 3,626 | 3,486 | 139 | 3.8% | 27.4% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Kazakhstan (Almaty and Astana) received 3,626 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,486. The refusal rate was 3.8%. That is barely different from 2024 (4.9%). Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (3,815).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.1% of the applications lodged in Kazakhstan that year, from 1.6% at the consulates of Romania to 20.5% at those of Finland. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 12th most applied-for Schengen state in Kazakhstan.
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 Kazakhstan, 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 Kazakhstan
PolandKazakhstan Visa-free, 30 days Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan 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 Kazakh citizens can stay in Poland
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
In Kazakhstan, applications go to the Polish embassy in Astana and the consulate in Almaty, 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 Kazakh citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Belarus, Ukraine and Russia admit Kazakh citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for Poland?
Kazakh citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Where is the Polish embassy in Kazakhstan?
The Polish embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana; there is also a consulate in Almaty.
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 Kazakhstan?
No visa is needed by Polish citizens for Kazakhstan, for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Kazakh citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Kazakh 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.