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Poland visa for Ukrainian citizens
Entry requirement
Poland admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at msz.gov.pl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Poland: visa decisions in Ukraine
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,077 | 1,004 | 73 | 6.7% | 43.9% |
| 2024 | 1,288 | 928 | 357 | 27.4% | 43.1% |
| 2025 | 1,092 | 990 | 101 | 9.0% | 48.5% |
In 2025, Poland’s embassy and consulates in Ukraine (Lviv and Lutsk) received 1,092 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 990. 9.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 27.4%: the rate fell by 18.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 15% compared with 2024 (1,288).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 10.7% of the applications lodged in Ukraine that year, from 5.2% at the consulates of Romania to 23.9% at those of France. Poland’s consulates worldwide refused 15.8%. Poland was the 3rd most applied-for Schengen state in Ukraine.
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 Ukraine, 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 Ukraine
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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 Ukraine 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 Ukrainian citizens can stay in Poland
Ukrainian citizens may stay in Poland for up to 90 days. Days in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Poland and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Ukrainian citizens in Poland count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Poland’s neighbours for Ukrainian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Russia admit Ukrainian citizens visa-free.
Polish citizens travelling to Ukraine
Ukraine admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ukraine and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ukrainian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Poland admits Ukrainian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ukrainian citizens stay in Poland?
Ukrainian citizens can stay in Poland for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
Ukraine admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ukrainian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
Yes, Ukrainian citizens can enter Poland without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.