How to get a visa to Poland for Russians in 2021?

Entry ban to Poland from March 15, 2020 due to coronavirus

The Polish authorities have completely closed the country's borders to Russians and all other foreign citizens from March 15, 2021.

Foreigners can only enter the country if they have a Pole card, a residence permit, a work permit in the country or a national visa category D.

Specialists at the visa center, which has been working with Poland for more than 7 years, will help you obtain a national work visa of category D, which allows you to enter Poland in 2021. 100viz.com, +7 (phone, WhatsApp, Telegram).

Warsaw - the capital of Poland

Rules for entry into Poland for Russians due to coronavirus in 2021

1. In 2021, during the pandemic and closed borders, Russians are allowed to enter Poland for work, study, treatment on a national visa category D or those who have a residence permit or permanent residence permit in Poland.
2. Polish authorities announced the possibility of opening air borders with Russia and resuming international flights in 2021. The Russian authorities have not yet made any official statements about the opening of international flights with Poland. Due to the second and third waves of coronavirus, the discussion has been postponed and the borders may not be opened until the summer of 2021.
3. The land borders of Poland and Russia in the Kaliningrad region remain closed to the free entry of tourists. The opening of land borders should be expected after the opening of international flights.

Visa to travel to Poland in 2021

How to get a visa to travel to Poland in 2021? You can apply for a visa either at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Moscow, or through the Visa Application Reception Point. In the first case, you need to fill out a visa application form on the website www.e-konsulat.gov.pl, otherwise the application will not be accepted.

Required documents for traveling to Poland:

• completed visa application form;
• international passport (valid for at least 3 months from the end of the trip) and a copy of the first page;
• two color photographs 3.5 x 4.5;
• visa payment (consular fee - 35 euros, service fee at reception points - 19.5 euros);
• confirmation of accommodation reservation;
• travel document;
• health insurance valid in Schengen countries;
• financial resources in the amount of at least 100 zlotys for each day of stay and confirmation of their availability: traveler's checks, account statements, etc.;
• copy of internal passport.
• Sample visa applications, a list of accredited travel agencies and the address of the Polish Embassy in Moscow can be found here: www.moskwa.msz.gov.pl. On the website www.vfsglobal.com you will find information about the addresses of visa centers.

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Do I need a visa

Russians need a visa to Poland. This country is part of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so to visit it, Russians should apply for a Schengen visa.

There is an opinion that only citizens of countries that are members of the EU do not need a visa to Poland. But that's not true. The European Union has entered into a visa-free regime with many countries, which means that residents of many republics can enter Polish territory without first obtaining a visa to Poland.

A Polish visa is not required for citizens of the following countries:

• Japan,
• El Salvador,
• Ecuador,
• Switzerland,
• Chile,
• Croatia,
• Uruguay,
• Ukraine,
• USA,
• Slovenia,
• Singapore,
• Serbia,
• Saint Lucia,
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
• Seychelles,
• San Marino,
• Samoa,
• Romania,
• Paraguay,
• Panama,
• Islands: Trinidad and Tobago,
• United Arab Emirates,
• Norway,
• New Zealand,
• Nicaragua,
• Monaco,
• Moldova,
• Mexico,
• Malta,
• Malaysia,
• Macedonia,
• Macau,
• Mauritius,
• Liechtenstein,
• Costa Rica,
• Korea,
• Cyprus,
• Canada,
• Iceland,
• Israel,
• Dominica,
• Georgia,
• Grenada,
• State of Bolivia,
• Hong Kong,
• Honduras,
• Guatemala,
• Venezuela,
• Great Britain,
• Vatican,
• Vanuatu,
• Brunei,
• Brazil,
• Bosnia and Herzegovina,
• Bulgaria,
• Barbados,
• Bahamas,
• Argentina,
• Antigua and Barbuda,
• Andorra,
• Albania,
• Australia.

Example of a Schengen visa issued by Poland

Residents of other countries need a Schengen visa to Poland.

When do Russians need a visa to Poland?

A visa to Poland is required for Russians. The country is included in the list of Schengen states and is also a member of the European Union. Poland has strict immigration laws. To cross the border, you need to have a visa stamp in your passport.

Who needs a visa to Poland for Russians. Photo: pixabay

An exception is made only for a number of persons, which include:

• Crew members of aircraft, ships, trains and other tourist transport.
• Members of diplomatic missions officially invited by top officials of the state.
• Citizens of other European Union countries.
• Holders of a national or Schengen visa obtained for travel to another EU state.
• Holders of permanent residence status or residence permit of another EU state.

In other cases, obtaining a visa to Poland is mandatory for Russians. Attempts to cross the border via roundabout routes are almost guaranteed to result in arrest and permanent deportation from the country.

Types of visas

There are different types of visas to Poland. They depend on the purpose of stay in the country and permits are also issued for different periods.

Classification by length of stay

1. Transit. This type of permit is required when a person’s route to the destination country lies through Poland. Example: a person needs to fly to the United States of America by plane; he has a transfer scheduled at one of the airports in Poland. In this case, the destination country is the United States, and the transit country is Poland. This means that the traveler needs to apply for a visa to America and additionally open a transit visa to Poland. But it is also worth considering that a transit visa is required only if the time between transfers is more than 24 hours. If a person has connecting flights and does not intend to leave the transit area of ​​the airport, then he does not need such a visa.

In the “Type of Visa” column there will be the designation “A” or “B” depending on the type of transit

A transit visa is issued at the Polish embassy. It is valid for 5 days.

1. Schengen. This type of visa to Poland is intended for visits with a stay of no more than 90 days in a six-month period. Most often, such an entry permit is opened for the purpose of tourism or visiting relatives in this state.
2. National (long-term). This type of visa is issued to people who intend to stay in Poland for a long time (more than 3 months). Typically, such permits are issued to people who plan to work in Poland or receive education there, as well as to those who want to enter into an official marriage with a resident of this country.

   

   National Polish visa

A Schengen visa, in turn, can be single-entry, double-entry or multiple-entry.

A single entry permit allows you to cross the Polish border only once. If a person has a double entry visa, then he is allowed to visit Poland 2 times.

If you have multiple entries, the number of trips to the Polish Republic is not limited. But it is worth remembering that the total time spent in the country cannot exceed 90 days in a six-month period.

Classification by purpose of stay

1. Tourist.
2. Working (labor).
3. Business visa.
4. Business.
5. Visa for treatment.
6. Educational.
7. Voevodskaya.
8. Guest room.

You can learn more about each type of visa in the following video.

What visa do you need for Poland?

To travel, Russian citizens will need to obtain a Schengen or national Polish visa. The type of permit completely depends on the purpose of the trip.

Citizens who have an open Schengen visa from another country do not need to re-open a Polish visa, but at the border they must provide border and customs control officers with documentary evidence of compliance with all requirements and conditions for entry into the country (justification for the purpose of travel, financial guarantees).

Applying for a national visa category D to enter Poland

The company 100viz.com will help you quickly obtain a national visa category D, which allows citizens of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia to enter Poland in 2021.

The company has been working with Poland for more than 10 years.

1. You will receive an official invitation from Poland.
2. Based on this invitation from a Polish organization, you will be issued a national visa category D, which is issued for work, study and doing business in Poland.
3. National D visa holders can travel from Russia and Ukraine and enter Poland.
4. If necessary, you can travel further from Poland to other EU countries. The borders of Poland and other European countries have been open since June 13, 2020.

Telephone for consultation with visa specialists: +7 (985) 522-05-05, e-mail, website: 100viz.com

Where can I get a visa to Poland?

Emigration to Poland from Russia
A Polish Schengen visa in Russia can be issued in the following places:

• At the consular sections of the Polish Embassy in Russia located in Moscow, Irkutsk, St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad, detailed information is available at https://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/Russia/. Every applicant can apply for a visa on the official website of the Polish Consulate in Moscow.
• In visa centers accredited by the embassy, ​​which undertake the functions of providing agency services for accepting applications and monitoring the progress of document review, after which the completed documents are transported back for issue to citizens. These institutions are especially relevant for residents of regions of the Russian Federation where there are no Polish consulates.

Thus, visa centers are located in Arkhangelsk, Yekaterinburg, Rostov-on-Don, Kazan, Perm, Murmansk, Pskov, Krasnoyarsk and other large cities of our country. The full list and addresses of centers can be found here https://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/russia/moscow/.

Important! Due to the fact that Polish visa centers are independent business entities, a fee is required for their services, which is best clarified by calling a specific organization in the applicant’s region or on forums on the Internet.

Documents and registration

Biometric data

From September 14, 2015, all Russian citizens wishing to apply for a visa to Poland are required to undergo a fingerprinting procedure, that is, submit fingerprints.

Children under the age of 12 and persons who have injuries on their hands that do not allow the procedure to be performed are exempt from undergoing fingerprinting. If the applicant has minor wounds or cuts on his hands, the procedure will be postponed until the injuries are completely healed.

Children aged 12 to 18 years are required to undergo the procedure under the supervision of their parents or guardians.

Fingerprinting is required when applying for a visa to Poland for the first time. The fingerprints are then entered into a database and stored there for 5 years. After this time, you will need to re-submit your fingerprints.

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The fingerprinting procedure is painless and free. You can take it at the Embassy of the Polish Republic by appointment. If a person does not have the opportunity to get to Moscow to take fingerprints, then he can order this service to his home or office.

House calls are paid and cost 150 euros for fingerprinting per person. If 2 people hand over fingerprints, you will have to pay 270 euros for the call. If 3 people intend to submit fingerprints, the call will cost 383 euros.

Transit visa

To obtain a transit visa to Poland, you will need to provide the following documents at the embassy:

1. Application form.
2. Two photographs of the Schengen standard.
3. Hotel room reservation. This document will be required if the time between flights is more than 24 hours.
4. A document confirming the booking of air tickets (or copies of tickets).
5. Confirmation of financial solvency.
6. A valid foreign passport and its photocopies.
7. Health insurance policy.
8. A copy of the visa for the destination country (if a visa is required).

How to correctly understand the information indicated on a visa

Tourist

A tourist visa to Poland is issued for tourist trips to this country or for guest visits, in the absence of an invitation from the receiving party.

A tourist visa, as a rule, is a one-time visa, that is, it implies 1 entry into the territory of Poland.

Documents for a visa to Poland

1. International passport.
2. Civil passport (for Russians, passport of the Russian Federation).
3. Two photographs.
4. Application form.
5. Confirmation of financial solvency. A person will need to present a document at the embassy that confirms that the traveler owns an amount of at least 30 euros for each day of stay in this country.
6. Ticket reservation (or tickets themselves).
7. A document confirming the reservation of a hotel or rental of residential premises for the entire period of stay in the country.
8. Health insurance policy.
   

   The necessary forms can be downloaded on our website: application form, sample filling, photo requirements, certificate from the bank, certificate from work.

An issued insurance policy for staying in the Schengen area

Working

A work visa to Poland for Russians is issued for the purpose of employment in the territory of this state.

There are two types of work visa to Poland:

1. For 180 days. As a rule, the applicant is initially issued a six-month visa.
2. For 360 days. A visa to Poland for a year is usually issued after receiving a six-month visa. It allows not only to work in the territory, but also to stay no more than 180 days a year in the countries of the European Union.

In order to obtain a work visa to the Polish Republic, you first need to find an employer in this country. Unfortunately, if there is no employer, the person will not be given an entry permit.

Here you can find a resume for work in Poland in Polish for the convenience of the employer.

Required documents to obtain a work visa to Poland

1. A valid foreign passport.
2. A copy of all pages of the passport.
3. Passport.
4. Two photographs.
5. Application form.
6. Labor contract.
7. Work permit.
8. Invitation from the employer.
9. Medical insurance.

Invitation to work in Poland

In what cases is a work visa subject to extension?

1. A person cannot return to his home state due to health reasons.
2. The migrant intends to continue his work activity in Poland. In this case, it is possible to extend a work visa only when the employer is ready to extend the employment contract.

It is worth remembering that in order to extend a work visa, a person must have very compelling reasons, supported by documents.

In the application for a work visa in the application form in paragraph 21 you need to check the “other” column and indicate Praca (in Polish - work)

In order to renew this type of permit, the employee will need to contact the Voivode. Let us remind you that the voivode is the head of the unified administration and the representative of the Council of Ministers in Poland.

Along with the application, a package of documents is submitted:

1. Application for renewal drawn up in Polish.
2. Two color photographs.
3. A valid foreign passport.

Usually the renewal procedure does not take more than a week. In rare cases, it can take up to two months.

Detailed instructions on how to obtain a Polish work visa. We recommend watching it.

It is important to remember that you need to apply for an extension while your work visa is still valid. If you do this after its completion, the documents will not be accepted.

For renewal, a foreign resident will have to pay from 30 to 100 euros. If the decision regarding the extension is negative, the applicant will be refunded.

Business visa

A business visa to Poland (business visa category C04) is required for those foreign residents who intend to stay in the country to conduct their own business or business negotiations. You can only get a multiple-entry visa to Poland with an invitation from the company. This Schengen visa to Poland is multiple-entry, that is, a person with such permission can visit the Polish Republic an unlimited number of times.

Required papers for visa application:

1. Application form.
2. A valid foreign passport.
3. Original and photocopy of civil passport.
4. Health insurance policy.
5. Confirmation of financial solvency.
6. Invitation.

Business visa to Poland or business visa category C04

If a person opens a visa not for negotiations, but for running his own business, then instead of an invitation he submits a list of documents such as:

1. Certificate of registration of the enterprise (original and photocopy).
2. The latest declaration from the tax office, which confirms that the applicant in his home state has paid all the necessary tax payments.

Visa for treatment

A treatment (medical) visa is issued for those people who need to receive treatment in Polish medical institutions.

To open such a permit you will need the following papers:

1. Application form.
2. Two photographs.
3. Internal passport.
4. Insurance policy.
5. Confirmation of financial solvency.
6. A document confirming that a person needs to undergo treatment in a Polish clinic. This document is issued by a medical institution. It states the person’s diagnosis and the expected period of treatment.

The visa for treatment will have code 15 in the visa note.

Voivodeship visa

A voivodeship visa to Poland allows you to stay in this country for a year without leaving. It also allows you to stay in other countries of the European Union for 90 days a year. This visa is issued for a period of 1 to 3 years, but in total a person cannot spend more than 365 days on the territory of the Polish Republic.

A voivodeship visa is often issued for employment. The basis for its opening is an invitation from the Polish side, which is certified by the Voivodeship.

This visa differs from a work visa in that the invitation is registered at the place of residence of the host person in a certain region.

Who has the right to issue an invitation from the voivode:

1. Polish enterprises that are in need of foreign labor.
2. Residents of the Polish Republic or the European Union who permanently reside in Poland.
3. Foreign nationals who have been living in Poland with a residence permit for more than 5 years.

Poland is more likely than other countries to open multiple visas to foreigners

An invitation from the voivode is issued by the employer. To receive it, he must submit the following documents:

1. Photocopies of passport pages (foreign and civil).
2. A document with the following information: personal data, date of birth, place of birth, contact phone number, registration address and actual residence address).

You can apply for a voivodeship work permit in Polish.

An invitation from the voivode is issued within 3–4 weeks. After registration, the employer sends it to the potential employee. A foreign resident must submit an invitation to the embassy along with the following documents:

1. Application form.
2. Photograph.
3. International passport.
4. Copy of civil passport.
5. Medical insurance policy for a year.
6. Receipt confirming payment of the consular fee.

This is what an invitation from a governor looks like

Guestbook

A visitor visa is a visa based on the invitation of relatives or friends residing in the territory of the Polish Republic.

Only a resident of Poland or a person who has had a residence permit in this country for at least 5 years has the right to issue an invitation. Also, the inviting person must have living space (own or rented) and a fixed income.

Typically, a visitor visa is issued when the host party acts as a sponsor, that is, pays for the trip and maintenance of a person in Poland.

To obtain a visa to Poland, you should submit the following documents:

1. International passport.
2. Internal passport and its photocopy.
3. Invitation letter.
4. Health insurance policy.
5. Tickets.
6. Application form.
7. Two photographs.

Note! New invitations are available in 2021. More details in the next video.

The invitation must be approved by local authorities.

Educational

The Poland study visa is intended for foreign residents who intend to study at Polish educational institutions.

List of documents for visa:

1. Invitation. This document is issued by the educational institution where the foreign resident plans to study.
2. A valid foreign passport.
3. Application form for a visa to Poland.
4. Receipts confirming payment. There must be 2 receipts. The first receipt is payment of the consular fee in the amount of 35 euros. The second receipt is payment for 1 semester of study at a Polish educational institution.
5. Health insurance policy.
6. A document confirming financial reliability.
7. Two photos.

Visa to study in Poland

Urgent

An urgent visa to Poland is issued within 3 days. This service is paid and costs 2 times more than a Schengen visa.

What documents are needed for a visa to Poland?

Applying for a visa to Poland begins with the purpose of the trip and collecting the necessary documents.
Before going to the visa center, you need to know what documents are needed for a visa to Poland:

1. Visa application form. Filled out in Latin letters in Polish, English, Russian – transliteration, the applicant’s signature must be affixed. The questionnaire includes current data that does not contradict what is in the passport.
2. Foreign passport, original + photocopy. The validity period of the document should not expire 3 months after the trip. The document is submitted with 2 blank sheets for stamping.
3. 1 color photo. Pasted into the form.
4. Receipt of payment of the consular fee.
5. Health insurance policy. To travel to Poland, you also need to take out medical insurance in the amount of €30,000.
6. Copy of internal passport . For children under 14 years of age - birth certificate (original and photocopy).
7. Official confirmation of solvency. Bank statements, a certificate from the place of work indicating the position and salary, an individual entrepreneur’s form, if any - an application from the sponsor who will pay for the trip.

Before obtaining a visa to Poland, in addition to the basic documents, you must prepare additional ones (depending on the type of permit issued):

• For a tourist visit, the route is described, tickets and hotel reservations are presented.
• For permission by invitation - a notarized letter indicating the telephone number, address, first and last name of the receiving party. The relative also presents proof of his legal presence on the territory of the state and a copy of the first page of the passport.
• If the trip is for educational purposes, the list of documents for a Polish visa is supplemented by a certificate from the university confirming the student’s admission.

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MPP for residents of Kaliningrad

MPP is local border movement. Previously, it was possible to travel from Kaliningrad and the Kaliningrad region to the territory of the Polish Republic without first obtaining a visa. To do this, residents of Kaliningrad only needed to obtain an MPP card in Poland.

But since 2014, such travel has become impossible . It was this year that the Russian Federation and the EU worsened both political and economic relations, so the Polish government decided to suspend the MPP.

An agreement between the two countries was signed in 2012. According to the agreement, residents of Kaliningrad could only visit the border areas of Poland without a visa:

1. Lutsk.
2. Gdynia.
3. Gdansk
4. Pruszcz-Gdański.
5. Malbork.
6. Elblag.
7. Bartoszyc.
8. Olsztyn.
9. Kętrzyn.
10. Gondap.
11. Gizycko et al.

Residents of Kaliningrad hope that the LTP agreement will be in force again in the near future

Where to submit documents

You can apply for a visa through the consulate and the official VFS Global visa center. Applying through a visa center is more convenient, but they charge an additional service fee.

There are Polish consulates in Moscow, Kaliningrad, St. Petersburg and Irkutsk. There are visa centers for Poland in Moscow, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, Smolensk, Voronezh, Perm, Novorossiysk, Krasnodar, Ufa, Saratov, Irkutsk, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Omsk, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, St. St. Petersburg, Vologda, Veliky Novgorod, Pskov, Murmansk, Petrozavodsk, Arkhangelsk, Kaliningrad. To submit documents through the consulate, you need to book the date and time of your visit through the e-konsulat website. Available dates for the following days (a month in advance) appear in the system on weekdays from 9:00 to 11:00. To process documents directly through the Polish consulate, you must have permanent registration in the territory of the consular district. Residents of Crimea and Sevastopol need to apply for a visa through the Consulate General of Poland in Odessa.

Submission of documents through the visa center is by appointment. You can make an appointment by calling +7(499) 704 36 83. After submitting documents, you will be able to track the status of your application through the visa center website.

Document requirements

Photo

Basic requirements for photographs:

1. The photo for a visa to Poland must be 3.5*4.5 cm in size.

Size options:

• The head in the picture should fit completely and occupy 70 to 80% of the total space of the picture.
• The distance from the back of the head to the chin is 32–36 millimeters.

1. The photograph must be taken no later than 6 months before the date of submission of papers.
2. The person is photographed strictly in the frontal zone.
3. It is prohibited to be photographed wearing glasses or hats. The exception applies only to persons with vision problems and women who, due to the Islamic religion, do not have the right to be photographed without a hijab.
4. The face should not be covered by hair, glasses or hats.
5. No shadows.
6. No red eye effect.

Photo requirements for a Schengen visa

Invitation

An invitation from a potential employer must be drawn up on the letterhead of the enterprise that will provide employment to a foreign resident.

This document should contain information such as:

1. Full name of the company.
2. His details.
3. The date when the invitation was drawn up.
4. Purpose of arrival of a foreign resident.
5. The exact duration of a person’s stay on the territory of the Polish Republic.

The invitation must also indicate which party is sponsoring the trip. The invitation must have a stamp from the Voivodeship Office.

The likelihood of running into scammers who offer to issue invitations to work in Poland is high. Therefore, you need to check all received documents. The next video is about this.

In an invitation from a company to open a business visa to Poland, the document must contain the following data:

1. Applicant's passport number.
2. Applicant's initials.
3. His date of birth.
4. Country of citizenship.

An invitation from an educational institution must be issued on the university’s letterhead. It must contain all the details and seals of the institution.

International passport

Requirements:

1. The passport must be valid for at least 3 months from the end date of the trip to the Polish Republic.
2. The passport must have 2 blank pages.
3. No damage to the travel document.

To travel to Poland, the passport must be valid for at least 3 months

Health insurance policy

Primary requirements:

1. The policy must cover all costs associated with the treatment or repatriation of a foreign national in the event of his death in Poland.
2. The insurance must be valid in all Schengen countries and the European Union.
3. The minimum insurance limit is 30,000 euros.
4. The policy is issued in printed form. Insurance filled out by hand will not be accepted at the diplomatic mission.
5. Insurance is issued for the entire period of the trip + 10 days after its end.
6. The franchise cannot be more than 100 euros.

Medical insurance policy with a coverage amount of 30,000 USD

Confirmation of financial reliability

A document confirming financial well-being can be a bank statement on a current account. Traveler's checks can replace a certificate.

Important! Deposit account statements are not accepted.

If a foreign resident goes to study in Poland, then financial welfare is provided by the parents as a sponsorship letter instead.

Application form

Before submitting documents, you should familiarize yourself in detail with the example of filling out the application form for a visa to Poland, because an incorrectly filled out form may cause refusal to accept documents.

You can apply for a Schengen visa in Poland.

Rules for filling out a visa application form for Poland:

1. All information entered must be truthful.
2. The application form for a visa to Poland must be filled out both by hand and electronically.
3. Corrections and deletions are not allowed in the completed questionnaire.
4. The form must be filled out in Polish or English.

Table: example of filling out the questionnaire

You can fill out the form electronically

The form can be filled out electronically via the link https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/.

Basic photo requirements

For such a task as obtaining a visa to travel to Poland, you also need to prepare a photo. In relation to photography, standard established requirements are put forward:

1. The photo must be 3.5 x 4.5 in size.
2. The face is in the center of the photo, the height of the head is about 30 mm. 70-80% of the photo area is reserved for the head.
3. The photo must be taken against a light background and have no border.
4. The photograph has been taken no earlier than within the last 6 months.
5. Headdresses are not allowed, even for religious reasons. The presence of glasses is possible if indicated.
6. The photo is taken from the front, it is better to open your ears.

Traveling with children

If a minor child is sent to Poland, a separate form must also be filled out for him and a visa permit must be issued.

Parents must have the baby's birth certificate (copy and original) with them. The child crosses the border using his own foreign passport.

The child may be included in the parents’ passport, but according to Schengen rules, this is not a guarantee that the child will be allowed through at the border. According to the new rules, the entry is only confirmation that the baby is a relative of the owner of the travel document.

If the baby is going abroad with one of the parents or a third party, then the parents (parent) will need a notarized permission to export the baby. The permit must clearly indicate for what period the baby is leaving his home state.

Notarized permission to take a child to the Schengen countries

If the baby does not have one of the parents, then one of the documents will be required:

1. Certificate of deprivation of parental rights.
2. Certificate of death of one of the parents (or missing person).

Polish visa for a child

When applying for a visa to Poland for a child, you should take into account some nuances.

Before you apply for a visa to Poland for the first time for children, you must additionally:

• fill out the child’s visa form;
• prepare it with 2 standard size color photographs on a white background;
• take with you the baby’s birth certificate and a photocopy of it;
• internal passport of the child's parent.

If a young tourist travels with one of his relatives, his parents must provide a notarized power of attorney to authorize such a trip.

Sample consent for a child to travel abroad for one of the parents (890 Downloads) Sample consent for a parent to travel abroad for a child accompanied by a third party (764 Downloads)

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Travel by car

If a person goes to Poland by car, then he should prepare the following list of documents:

1. International passport.
2. Driver's license.
3. Car insurance (green card). An insurance policy can be purchased from any insurance company, the main thing is that it is purchased no earlier than 30 days before the intended trip to the Polish Republic.
4. Health insurance policy for each traveler.
5. Car documents or power of attorney.
6. Car registration certificate.

Example of a completed green card

How much does a visa to Poland cost in 2018?

The amount of the consular fee for a visa depends on the type of document received. The prices for all Schengen visas are the same, while the cost of a national visa may vary. Current prices for 2021 are shown in the table below:

The visa center service fee should also be added to the government tax. Prices vary in different regions. In the centers of Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Kazan, Yekaterinburg, Smolensk and Voronezh, the service fee is 19.5 euros, in the centers of Saratov, Krasnodar, Novorossiysk, Ufa and Perm - 23 euros.

Important: The cost of a Polish visa category “C” does not depend on its validity period.

Long-term Polish multi-visa

A multiple-entry visa to Poland is issued for 2 years and is available to applicants who already have at least two Schengen visas of any country stamped in their foreign passport. This document gives the right to stay in the country for no longer than 3 months every six months.

Self-serve

To independently obtain a visa to Poland, a resident of the Russian Federation will have to visit a diplomatic mission in Moscow.

At the embassy, ​​you should first make an appointment, then pay the consular fee, submit documents and go through the fingerprinting procedure.

After independently applying for a visa in Poland, a person can only wait for the decision of the diplomatic mission, which the embassy staff will inform the person about by phone.

But applicants can themselves track the readiness of the visa on the website. You can check in several ways:

1. Call the diplomatic mission.
2. Track on the website.

   

   An example of filling out an application form for a Schengen visa to Poland page 1

To track on the website, go to https://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/russia/moscow/, select a region and go to the “tracking the status of your application” tab. On the page you will need to enter your registration number, date of birth, then click the “confirm” button.

How to fill out an application for a visa to Poland?

The form is filled out in Latin letters in Polish or English, or in Russian, but transliterated into Latin characters. It is necessary to sign in paragraphs 37 and 38.

If you intend to obtain a multiple visa, then you must sign in paragraph 24 about the need to obtain medical insurance for all trips. If you do not sign at this point, you will have to provide a policy for the entire duration of the visa, and this is quite expensive.

In the case of a minor, the visa application must be submitted and signed by one of the parents or legal guardian. If the child does not have a separate passport, and it is included in the parent’s passport, then a separate visa application is submitted and the child receives a separate visa, pasted into the parent’s passport.

The form must contain truthful information that coincides with reality and does not contradict what is in the passport. The form should be filled out without any blots or errors so that it does not have to be rewritten.

The printed application form is accepted only at the visa center. To apply to the consulate, you must submit an application online at www.e-konsulat.gov.pl.

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Application through the visa center

Applying for a visa through a visa center will cost 18.5 euros more. This is due to the fact that visa centers themselves do not have the right to issue visas. Their task is to accept documents and forward them to the embassy for consideration, which is why an additional visa fee is charged to the applicant.

Visa centers of the Polish Republic are located in the following cities of the Russian Federation:

1. Moscow.
2. Ekaterinburg.
3. Kazan.
4. Nizhny Novgorod.
5. Samara.
6. Rostov-on-Don.
7. Smolensk
8. Voronezh.
9. Permian.
10. Novorossiysk.
11. Krasnodar.
12. Ufa.
13. Saratov.

An example of filling out an application form for a Schengen visa to Poland page 2

Types of visas to Poland for Russians

All visa permits are divided into two large categories. To work, study, live for a long time, as well as to obtain citizenship in the future, a national visa to Poland for Russians is needed. We have already talked about it in another article on the Migrant World portal.

A Schengen permit is issued for a short period of time (up to 180 days). It gives the right to freely travel within Poland and visit other EU countries.

Schengen visas, in turn, are divided into:

• Tourist. Needed for walking, sightseeing and travel.
• Business or workers. They are issued for seasonal work, conducting business negotiations with Polish partners, and opening new branches in Poland.
• Educational. Needed for studying courses at the university (short-term programs).
• Transit. Issued for travel through Poland to other countries.

The type of visa depends on the specified purpose of travel. Most willing to issue a tourist visa to Poland.

Features of a tourist visa

Tourist permit is one of the most common. It is easy to obtain; the Polish embassy rarely issues refusals. However, a traveler with such a stamp is strictly limited in his rights.

A tourist visa to Poland for Russians is needed for sightseeing. Photo: pixabay

A tourist visa to Poland for Russians allows:

• explore local attractions;
• attend concerts, cultural events, exhibitions;
• stay in hotels or rent an apartment;
• register for excursion tours.

However, any activity with a tourist visa is strictly prohibited.

The traveler has no right:

• work;
• study at university or take courses;
• sell your goods and conduct any business activity;
• participate in conferences and symposiums.

If you violate the established rules, you may be deported.

A tourist visa to Poland for Russians is usually issued for 90-180 days. It can be either single or multiple. However, if a person crosses the borders of the European Union for the first time, he can count on a visa for a period of no more than 30 days - a novice traveler is considered unreliable.

Entry with another Schengen visa

If a person already has an open Schengen visa, then he certainly has the right to cross the Polish border with it. But there are a number of nuances that are worth considering. The first nuance is the rule of first entry. Everyone knows that if a person intends to visit, for example, France, then he submits an application to the French embassy specifically for a French visa.

According to the theory, the first entry rule looks like this - a person must enter the Schengen zone in the country for which he has a visa. But this is only possible when a person travels by plane. If a person travels by car, then on the way to France he will first have to overcome at least 2 Schengen countries: Poland and Germany.

So, such a crossing is called transit and, according to the rules, the person does not break the law, but in this case the second rule comes into force - the longest period of stay (in our case, the person must stay the longest in France, since the visa was issued by the French embassy ).

Example of filling out an application form for a Schengen visa page 3

Conclusion: if a person has a Schengen visa, then he can visit Poland, but does not have the right to stay in it longer than in the country that issued this entry permit.

Russians entitled to visa-free entry

Citizens with visa-free entry:

• A residence permit gives the right to stay in the state, enter it and travel abroad without restrictions

  Persons with a residence permit in Poland. A residence permit gives the right to stay in the state, enter it and travel abroad without restrictions, within the validity period. Issued for 1-2 years, with extension up to 5 years. With this document you are allowed to reside permanently on its territory and find employment.

• Holders of a valid diplomatic passport. A visa is issued for the duration of a business trip, if it is for an indefinite period, then for 5 years. They have the right to stay on the territory of the Polish state for 90 days. These include: President.
• Members of the government.
• Supreme Judge.
• Diplomatic staff.
• Members of the Council of the Republic.
• Chairman of the Central Bank.
• State Duma deputies.
• Persons with diplomatic immunity.

Visa validity period

Visa validity periods:

1. Transit – 5 days.
2. Schengen:

• From 1 to 30 days.
• From 2 – from 31 to 90 days.
• From 3 (multiple) – up to 90 days. Typically, the validity of such a visa is 1 year.
• From 4 (multiple) – up to 90 days. The validity period of a visa permit can be up to 5 years.

A business visa to Poland is issued multiple times. It comes in different types, which differ only in the permitted periods of stay in this country. The validity period of the issued visa is determined by the Polish consul. But, as a rule, a person is initially granted a 30/90 visa, where 30 is the total maximum period of stay in the country, and 90 is the period of validity of the visa, that is, the time during which the person has the right to cross the Polish border.

Validity periods for other Polish business visas:

• 60/180.
• 90/180.
• 90/365.

If the applicant has 2 or more open visas of this type, then next time he will be granted a visa with a validity of 2 years.

How to apply for a visa to Poland for residents of those cities in which there are no visa centers of this country? The answer is in the next video.

A visitor visa to Poland is a single-entry visa that allows only one entry for a stay of no longer than 90 days.

A study visa to Poland is issued for one year with the right to further extension.

Visa to Poland

Applying for a Polish visa

A visa to Poland for Russians in 2021 became one of the most frequent requests that we processed. We are ready to assist you in becoming a full-fledged holder of a Polish visa, regardless of the planned time of your trip.

If it is important for you to obtain a visa to Poland on your own, without the time-consuming visit to the Consulate and errors when filling out papers, we are ready to help.

In our experience, we provide Polish Schengen visas in 1 day. Our services are especially in demand by those who travel a lot, but do not have enough time to independently submit a request for a visa to Poland in Moscow.

• Experienced travelers and business people who constantly cross the border can apply for a visa for 5 years. But if you are an inexperienced traveler and are applying for an entry permit for the first time, then there is a chance to get a short-stay visa - for 1 or several trips. We are ready to consider your conditions and intentions in order to offer the best!

Schengen visa to Poland, registration at the OVC Moscow

We are ready to provide you with a number of pleasant discounts (without summation):

• minors under 6 years old – 50%
• persons of retirement age – 5%
• tourist groups over 5 participants – 5%

Visa to Poland - aspects of the procedure

It is permissible to come to Poland directly with a Polish or other visa. The owner of a multi-Schengen card has the right to visit other European states that have signed the Schengen Agreement.

A Schengen visa to Poland for Russians in 2021 has a consistently approved single price, and the processing time is about 7 days.

Therefore, think about the procedure in advance to fit into your plans. Otherwise, you will have to pay twice as much for urgent consideration.

Visa to Poland - cost and terms

Short-term visa permits are issued for a period of several days, as well as for 1 or 2 years - for a period of up to 5 years.

They are classified based on the purposes of travelers:

Visa to Poland - validity period

One-time ones are issued for the period of a specific trip or with a corridor of 1 month. This permit allows a one-time entry into Schengen, regardless of the presence/absence of unspent days on a visa. Single entry is permitted only to the country that issued the visa.

Multischengen to Poland

Such visas may be

• for the duration of the trip,
• for 15 days, with a 30-day corridor
• for 30 days, with a 90-day corridor
• for 45 days, with a 90-day corridor
• for 90 days, with a 180-day corridor
• for 90 days with a 360-day corridor - for permits for 1 year to 5 years. At the same time, on the basis of such permits, it is allowed to stay in Schengen for a maximum period of 90 days - six months in advance.

How long does it take to get a visa to Poland through the Embassy in Moscow?

• The standard period, regulated legally, is from one day to 10 days.
• For express review - 3-4 days.
• Extra-urgent requests - 1-2 days.

In any case, such information on the provision of a visa to Poland is provided by the Moscow visa center on the official website. Although the consular branch has the right to suspend the issuance of permits for a period of up to 3 months.

That’s why it’s always worth playing it safe and submitting your dossier a little earlier, or better yet, about 3 months before departure. However, in practice, a passport with a Schengen stamp is usually issued in 5-7 days.

Child visa to Poland - documents

Visas for children are issued using approximately the same algorithm as for adults, but with a number of conditions. They relate to the circumstances of the child’s departure and the legal consent of parents and legal representatives.

• to minors under 6 years of age .
• Persons under 12 years of age are exempt from submitting biometric data.
• Persons over 12 years of age are required to provide their biometric parameters.

There are conditions that require the presence of at least 1 adult when applying for a visa for a child.

Children's visas are usually issued either for the period of departure or until the parent visas expire.

Visa to Poland for representatives of the CIS and others

Foreigners have the right to apply for a visa to Poland through the Consulate in Moscow, subject to legalization. This is documented by registration of temporary stay, residence permit or business visa. Then the processing time for the request is up to 2 weeks.

Initially, a visa is most often issued for the duration of departure with the right to cross the border once.

Denial of permission - your actions

Yes, this also happens, but there is no need to be upset. This is not a verdict yet. We are ready to assist you, even if your case is exceptional.

Our managers will help you enter all the data correctly, check all the papers in terms of compliance with visa policy regulations and do everything so that you can still get the desired visa.

The result that we are rightfully proud of is 90% of re-approvals from rejected visas! Therefore, you can completely trust us! You just need to keep in mind that if you refuse, you need to create a package of papers “from scratch.”

In addition, we guarantee the provision of a one-year Polish visa, subject to previous rejection of the application.

Package of documents for a Polish visa

This list for a visa to Poland can be clarified at the Moscow visa center on the official website.

1. Foreign passport (valid for 90 days after the end of the trip). Plus a copy of the spread where the photograph is placed.
2. A copy of the pages of the international passport , if there are any Schengen and (or) Polish entry stamps there.
3. Application form . At the consular branch you can register it and enter all the data online, then print it out and sign in the required fields. When contacting the CC, filling is done manually.
4. 1 color photograph 35 by 45 mm , pasted into the visa application form (photo printing standards are discussed below).
5. Justification of the purpose of the trip (voucher, evidence of a paid tour, invitation letter of a corporate or private nature).
6. A certificate from the workplace on a special form, which shows the position, period of work and amount of income.
7. Financial guarantees.
8. two-way tickets
9. Reservation together with 50% payment for the hotel for the full stay (for tourists).
10. Original and copy of the health insurance policy covering the entire Schengen region for the period of departure. The total amount of coverage is at least 30 thousand euros.
11. Permission for CC employees to handle personal information.

Individual entrepreneurs traveling on business, as a purpose of travel, present a corporate invitation letter from Poles (from a legal entity, company) or a ticket to a business event (valid for a maximum of 3 months), a certificate of business activity: certificate 2 (or 3)-NDFL, confirmation from tax authorities, business certificate, bank certificate for the expired 3-month period (valid for 30 days).

• Students studying at school or universities enclose a certificate of enrollment from the educational institution, a student ID card, along with a receipt for payment of the course fee. Participants in world sports competitions - a letter from the inviting organization.
• Those leaving for a guest visit to relatives submit a letter from the inviters with a notary visa and providing personal and contact information of both parties, evidence of legal presence on Polish soil, with a copy of the initial page of the passport.

If it is impossible to present a certificate of employment, it is allowed to present a bank statement for the past 3 months, certificates of ownership of real estate in Russia.

• Those traveling for medical treatment provide original documents from Polish clinics justifying the need for such treatment, and financial guarantees.

Visa to Poland - we do it ourselves

What is important to consider if you decide to contact the consular services directly

• Type of permit (tied to your goals and duration of stay in the state).
• Place to send your request: consular office (you will save on service fees) or CC. They are located in almost every major city in the Russian Federation. However, the amount of payment for mediation may vary (approximately from 19 to 23 euros). There is no need for mandatory registration in the CC.

If you need a national visa to Poland, then, firstly, its price is higher, and, secondly, you need to submit an application to the Consulate General (in both capitals or Kaliningrad), after making an appointment.

In addition, a request for a national visa requires an extended applicant dossier:

• 2 photos;
• Confirmation of the purpose of departure: original and copy of the Pole's Card/work permit/certificate of study at an educational institution (students must also present evidence of payment for tuition and solvency: a bank statement or a guarantee from a sponsor).

Visa for a child

Permission to cross the border is required for every minor, even if he does not have a separate passport. Visa stamping is done in the parent's passport.

The standard package also includes the original and a copy of the birth certificate, copies of the parents’ Schengen documents (when the dossier is not submitted simultaneously with them), the original and a copy of the notarized consent for the trip of a parent or two (when the minor travels with an accompanying person or with one parent).

Standards for photo printing for a visa to Poland

The most important thing is the clarity and quality of the photo.

• Parameters - 35 by 45 mm.
• White background.
• The “age” of the photo is maximum six months.
• Direct gaze, lack of emotional facial expressions, the frontal part and ears are as open as possible.
• The image of the facial area is 70-80%, with the neck and top of the shoulders visible.
• No hats.
• Glasses - if absolutely necessary, as recommended by doctors, without darkening or glare.
• No unnecessary items.
• Retouching is not allowed.

Important to consider! When an applicant is photographed without glasses in his passport, he should be photographed without them for a visa!

Visa to Poland - validity period

This is directly related to the type of entry stamp. If the visa is class A, it is valid for only 5 days, with the right to stay exclusively in the transit zone of a Polish airport.

Visa C allows for a 90-day stay every six months if it is multiple-entry. A single-entry visa is usually tied to exact departure dates. A Polish multiple-entry visa can be valid for up to 2 years. It allows you to travel to other Schengen countries, staying in them until the visa expires, but a maximum of 90 days in 6 months.

The National D visa has a duration limit (usually 12 months) but can be extended. Anyone who has it can remain in Poland without hindrance until the agreed time.

Price and waiting time for visas

One way or another, it is better to apply for a visa, regardless of its type, at least 14 days before the planned trip. The decision will be made in approximately 5-15 days. Why such a gap?

An inspection is carried out, and there are also clarifications from the consular services, and when additional documents are required, the review sometimes increases to 1 month. The worst time to submit a request is during Russian holidays, because then the period for making a decision is even longer - plus 1 or up to 4 days.

• When submitting a request for express review of your dossier, there is a chance of receiving permission in 3-5 days, but then it is important to justify the urgency - documented.

The highest price is for an express visa (70 euros), a D visa - 60 EUR, a regular Schengen visa - 35 EUR. Plus, to this amount you need to add the work of the CC, if you apply there - it’s in the range of 19 - 23 euros . When making payments at the Consulate they accept European currency, in the centers - in the equivalent of Russian currency, at the current exchange rate.

To whom a visa to Poland is issued free of charge?

• For those whose age is under 6;
• close relatives of Russians legally living in Poland;
• delegates, representatives of national and regional administrations and parliaments, courts;
• students studying in Poland and trainees;
• individuals with disabilities and persons traveling with them to accompany them;
• those traveling for emergency humanitarian purposes, for a burial procedure, or visiting seriously ill close relatives;
• those participating in world youth sports competitions and those who accompany them;
• participating in scientific, cultural and other exchange programs;
• scientists conducting research work;
• members of NPOs traveling to special events in line with their activities.

Registration deadlines

The period for obtaining a transit visa to Poland is 5 days. In some cases, the registration process may take up to 35 days.

As you know, there are 2 types of work visas: for a year and for 180 days. A visa for 180 days is issued within 2 weeks, and a visa for a year takes from 30 to 60 days. But you should understand that this is only the registration time, and the preparation of all the necessary papers, including an invitation and a work permit, takes about 2-3 months.

Processing times for other types of visas to the Polish Republic:

1. Business visa: 7 days. In rare cases, the registration process takes up to one month.
2. Training – 6 days.

Example of a single-entry tourist visa issued for a child

Validity and cost

The table shows prices and visa validity:

*PPVA – visa center, conducts document verification

Price

Table: cost of a visa to Poland for Russians in 2021

Features of a visa to Poland for a child

When traveling with a child, you need to apply for a separate visa for him. Even babies who have reached the age of one month need their own passport.

The child can travel:

• With both parents. In this case, they simply enter the child’s passport details when applying for their visa.
• With one of the parents. To obtain such a child visa to Poland for Russians, you need a notarized permission from the other parent.
• With an accompanying person (educator, coach, relative). Permissions from both parents or guardians are required.
• On one's own. You can travel alone from the age of 14. However, for a visa you need permission from your parents.

Refusal

A refusal to issue a work visa to the Polish Republic may be due to the fact that the applicant does not meet the required qualifications to work in this country.

Reasons for refusal of a visa to Poland:

1. Providing incorrect or false information.
2. Past visa violations.
3. Failure to pay traffic fines in Poland in the past.

To avoid receiving such a stamp, you need to collect a complete package of documents

Also, the reason for refusal may be a situation where a consular officer doubts the true purposes of the applicant’s trip to the Polish Republic.

The reason for refusal is also the neglect of interviews at the diplomatic mission.

Do Russian citizens need a visa to Poland?

Due to the fact that Poland has been a Schengen country since 2004, all Russians will need a visa to Poland to cross its border. Registration takes place according to the standard procedure through official representatives of the state in Russia or accredited visa centers.
If a traveler is traveling to the country to see tourist attractions, visit relatives or on a business trip on an official visit, a Schengen visa will be required. If you are planning a trip for a long time or planning to obtain a residence permit, then you should apply for a national visa.

Entry to Poland with a visa from another country

If the applicant already has a valid visa from any of the states included in the Schengen zone in his foreign passport, a separate visa to Poland will not be required. However, it should be taken into account that in this case certain restrictions are imposed on the visitor: during the entire period of travel, he must spend more time in the country that issued the visa, and less time in Poland. Violation of this rule may result in sanctions and a ban on subsequent visas.

Useful tips

Tips for obtaining a visa to Poland:

1. When applying for a visa, you should be careful about the documents, especially the expiration date of the passport.
2. When filling out the form, it is better to copy all the information from your foreign passport.
3. If the applicant was issued a fine during his last trip to Poland, then he should not neglect to pay it. In the future, this may serve as a reason for refusal to issue a visa.
4. When applying, it is worth providing arguments confirming that the person will return from the trip and will not remain in Poland under illegal conditions. This can be done by informing the consul that the applicant still has family, business or real estate in his home country.

Methods for obtaining a visa to Poland

You can open a visa in various ways yourself through the Embassy or Consulate, visa center, or use the help of specialist intermediaries.

Independently through the Embassy or Consulate

Biometric data is a prerequisite for obtaining a visa.

Instructions for applying for a visa yourself:

• Step 1. Make an appointment at the Consulate or Embassy.
• Step 2: Pay the fee. Pay at the consulate or embassy at the rate of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.
• Step 3. Submit the collected package of documents.
• Step 4: Wait for your application to be reviewed.
• Step 5. Get a visa.

Via Visa Application Center

Instructions for applying for a visa through the visa center:

• Step 1. Collect documents and print out the application form. In the application form, use a blue pen to fill out paragraphs 37 and 38 and in the note on page 3 for multiple visas. These are the fields where you need to sign. The visa service officer will fill out the remaining items for you.
• Step 2. Pay the fee and visa service.
• Step 3. Fill out the questionnaire.
• Step 4. Submit a package of documents and write consent to the processing of personal data.
• Step 5. Wait for the documents to be reviewed.

Through an intermediary

Instructions for obtaining a visa through an intermediary:

• Step 1. Choose an intermediary company.
• Step 2. Bring your documents and pay for the services, often the cost includes a visa fee. All you have to do is wait until the documents are reviewed and pick up your visa if approved.

Online

Instructions for applying for a visa online:

• Step 1. Fill out the form at home online.
• Step 2. Register the form and make an appointment via the Internet by following the link.
• Step 3. Based on the date of registration, come to the consulate, hand over a package of documents and pay the fee. You just have to wait for the decision.

Important! A mandatory condition for obtaining a visa is biometric data. Regardless of the method of submitting the package of documents, they must be submitted in person at the official representative office of Poland.