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Poland visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Poland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 5 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 Russia
- Embassy of Poland in Moscow
Klimaszkina 4, 123557 Moskwa, Moscow
- Consulate General of Poland in Saint Petersburg
5-ya Sovetskaya 12, Saint Petersburg
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- Consulate of Poland in Saint Petersburg
5-я Советская улица 12, 191036 Санкт-Петербург
- Consulate of Poland in Irkutsk
ul. Suche Batora 18, 664003 Irkuck, Irkutsk
All missions of Poland in Russia
Poland has 5 missions in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow. Consulates: Saint Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Irkutsk.
Poland: visa decisions in Russia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 257 | 256 | 0 | 0.0% | 73.0% |
| 2024 | 254 | 251 | 3 | 1.1% | 51.4% |
| 2025 | 103 | 103 | 0 | 0.0% | 38.8% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Russia (Moscow and Kaliningrad) received 103 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 103. The refusal rate was 0.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (1.1%). Applications fell by 59% compared with 2024 (254).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 6.4% of the applications lodged in Russia that year, from 0.9% at the consulates of the Netherlands to 19.8% at those of Malta. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 24th most applied-for Schengen state in Russia.
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 Russia, 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 Russia
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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 Russia 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 Russian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Russian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Russian citizens apply
In Russia, applications go to the Polish embassy in Moscow and the consulates in Saint Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Irkutsk, 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 Russian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Belarus admits Russian citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Ukraine require Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Russia
Polish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Poland requires Russian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Polish embassy in Russia?
The Polish embassy in Russia is in Moscow; there are also consulates in Saint Petersburg, Kaliningrad and Irkutsk.
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 Russia?
Polish citizens need a visa for Russia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Russian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Russian 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.