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Poland visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- Where to apply
- 6 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
- Tourist visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Business visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Up to 90 days in any 180 days (type C); longer visits need a national D visa valid up to 1 year
- Student visa Maximum stay: D visa up to 1 year; residence permit 15 months at first, then the length of studies plus 3 months (max. 3 years)
For the tourist visa, Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on 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 Turkey
- Embassy of Poland in Ankara
Atatürk Bulvarı 241, 06690 Ankara
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- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Izmir
Kültür Mahallesi, 1377 sokak 3/2, 35220 Alsancak Izmir, İzmir
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Gaziantep
Ordu Caddesi 70, 27070 Gaziantep
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Antalya
Fener Mahallesi, 1969 Sokak No:32/4, 07100 Antalya, Antalya
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Bursa
75. Yıl Bulvarı 4, 16215 Bursa
All missions of Poland in Turkey
Poland has 6 missions in Turkey, with its embassy in Ankara. Consulates: Istanbul. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Izmir, Gaziantep, Antalya and Bursa.
Poland: visa decisions in Turkey
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,510 | 8,232 | 1,270 | 13.4% | 82.8% |
| 2024 | 8,875 | 6,742 | 2,128 | 24.0% | 56.4% |
| 2025 | 7,341 | 5,188 | 2,148 | 29.3% | 58.9% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Turkey (Ankara and Istanbul) received 7,341 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,188. 29.3% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 24.0%: the rate rose by 5.3 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 17% compared with 2024 (8,875).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 14.6% of the applications lodged in Turkey that year, from 3.5% at the consulates of Portugal to 35.5% at those of Lithuania. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 18th most applied-for Schengen state in Turkey.
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 Turkey, 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 Turkey
PolandTurkey Visa-free, 90 days Turkey 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.
Turkish citizens planning a trip to Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Turkish citizens can stay in Poland
How long Turkish citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Turkish citizens apply
In Turkey, applications go to the Polish embassy in Ankara and the consulate in Istanbul, 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 Turkish citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Belarus and Ukraine admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic require Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Turkey
Turkey admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Poland?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Where is the Polish embassy in Turkey?
The Polish embassy in Turkey is in Ankara; there is also a consulate in Istanbul.
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 Turkey?
Turkey admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Turkish 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.