Poland
United States
United States visa for Polish citizens
Entry requirement
Before flying to the United States, Polish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pl.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visit
- Fee
- US$40.62
All visa types for the United States
For the ETA, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62, and applications are made on esta.cbp.dhs.gov. Longest stay on the ETA: Up to 90 days per visit.
Where to apply in Poland
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- Consulate of the United States in Poznan
Ignacego Paderewskiego 8, 61-770 Poznań
US visas issued to citizens of Poland
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 7,366 | 7,226 |
| Student (F, M) | 813 | 809 |
| Exchange (J) | 3,654 | 3,263 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 2,382 | 2,522 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2,159 | 1,790 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 1,503 | 1,477 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 146 | 67 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 18,024 | 17,154 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 11.0% | 11.6% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 17,154 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Poland, the 61st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 42%, exchange visitor visas 19% and work and treaty visas 15%. That is 5% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (18,024).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Poland received 5,491, 6% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 11.6% for citizens of Poland in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.0%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Poland anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Poland.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Poland
United StatesPoland Visa-free, 90 days Poland visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 Poland to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Polish citizens can stay in the United States
Polish citizens may stay in the United States for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the United States.
How Polish citizens apply
Polish citizens apply for the ETA for the United States online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
The United States’ neighbours for Polish citizens
Mexico admits Polish citizens visa-free.
US citizens travelling to Poland
No visa is needed by US citizens for Poland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Polish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Before flying to the United States, Polish citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 90 days are allowed.
How long can Polish citizens stay in the United States?
Polish citizens can stay in the United States for up to 90 days with an ETA.
How much does the United States ETA cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$40.62 for the ETA.
Do US citizens need a visa for Poland?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Poland, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Polish citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Polish citizens need an ETA for the United States.
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.