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Name: The Republic of Poland

Location: Central Europe

Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs

Capital: Warsaw

Language: Polish (official) 97.8%, German, English and Russian

Area: 312,685 sq kms

Population: 38,383,809 (July 2013 est.)

National Day: 03 May (Constitution Day)

Currency: Polish Zloty (PLN) 1 = INR 15.84.

Climate: Poland enjoys a temperate climate with warm summers, crisp & sunny autumns and cold winters. During the mid-December to April, snow covers the mountainous area in the south of Poland, while the rain falls throughout the year.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 21 Apr - Easter Monday, 1 May - State Holiday, 3 May - Constitution Day, 29 May - Ascension Day, 19 Jun - Corpus Christi, 15 Aug - Assumption, 1 Nov - All Saints' Day, 11 Nov - Independence Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day, 26 Dec - Second Day of Christmas.

Airline Name: LOT Polish Airlines (LO)

International Airports: Okecie (Warsaw) (WAW), Balice John Paul II (Krakow) (KRK), Strachowice (Wroclaw) (WRO), Katowice (KTW)

This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.

Poland is a Schengen state and has some specific visa guidelines. Kindly go through the following:

1. If the applicant planning to stay in one country only, the application must be submitted at the Representation of the same country.
2. If the applicant intends to travel to more than a few member States, the application should be submitted at the Representation of the country where the main point of travel lies mentioning the duration of stay.
3. If the main destination cannot be determined, the capable Consular office for processing the application will be one of the countries of the first port of entry into the Schengen Territory.
4. However, the long term visas are still subject to the Law of the country of destination. They must be applied for at the Consular Authorities of the concerned member of the states.

Tourist Visa

All applicants are requested to visit //secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Default.aspx to fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.

Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the territory of the Member States (photocopy of the same is also required). Passports with validity of over 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document.
The passport should contain at least two blank pages.
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) which should be filled only in capital letters.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 45 mm in width) with white background, close up of applicant’s head and top of his / her shoulders, so that the face takes up 70 - 80% of the photograph. Photograph should be clicked with a digital camera with high quality colour and must be printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be older than 6 months. The photograph should be pasted on the application form, not stapled.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket (along with the photocopy of the same).
Documentary proof of hotel reservations in the country.
Onward Visa (if any)
Proof of enough funds to survive in the country.
Once issued, the Visa remains valid for two months with maximum stay of 15 days permitted.

All travelers need Travel Insurance of Euros 30,000 for duration of stay in all Schengen states. The insurance must be valid for another 15 days from the date of return to India from Schengen State. Some of the Indian Travel Insurance Companies which provide Travel Medical Insurance for Schengen Visa are:

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
NATIONAL for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.

The Visa fee should be paid in the form of a demand draft (DD), drawn in favor of "Embassy of the Republic of Poland", payable in New Delhi.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Double Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Single Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Double Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Being Multiple Of One Year, Upto Five Years - Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Children 6-12 years	Rs. 3000	N/A

Business Visa

All applicants are requested to visit //secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Default.aspxto fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.

Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the territory of the Member States (photocopy of the same is also required). Passports with validity of over 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document.
The passport should contain at least two blank pages.
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) which should be filled only in capital letters.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 45 mm in width) with white background, close up of applicant’s head and top of his / her shoulders, so that the face takes up 70 - 80% of the photograph. Photograph should be clicked with a digital camera with high quality colour and must be printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be older than 6 months. The photograph should be pasted on the application form, not stapled.
Visa application form should be enclosed with a Covering Letter from the Indian Company, giving details of the purpose of the visit, the Names and Addresses of the Organizations to be visited including the date of entry and exit into Poland.
In addition, a Letter of Invitation from the Business Associate/ s in Poland need to be faxed directly to the Embassy.
Bank statement of the last six months.
Income Tax returns statements of past three years.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket (along with the photocopy of the same).
Documentary proof of hotel reservations in the country.

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
NATIONAL for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.

Applicant’s Appointment letter from the Company should be enclosed with the visa application.

Applicants are advised to attach the appointment approval copy, taken on the net for the visa submission. It is kind of mandatory thing.
The visa processing time is from 7 to 10 working days.

The Visa fee should be paid in the form of a demand draft (DD), drawn in favor of "Embassy of the Republic of Poland", payable in New Delhi.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Double Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Single Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Double Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Upto One Year - Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Validity Being Multiple Of One Year, Upto Five Years - Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Children 6-12 years	Rs. 3000	N/A

Transit Visa

All applicants are requested to visit //secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Default.aspxto fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.

Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the territory of the Member States (photocopy of the same is also required). Passports with validity of over 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document.
The passport should contain at least two blank pages.
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) which should be filled only in capital letters.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 45 mm in width) with white background, close up of applicant’s head and top of his / her shoulders, so that the face takes up 70 - 80% of the photograph. Photograph should be clicked with a digital camera with high quality colour and must be printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be older than 6 months. The photograph should be pasted on the application form, not stapled.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket (along with the photocopy of the same).
Documentary proof of hotel reservations in the country.

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
NATIONAL for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.

Other Relevant Information:

Relevant onward visa.
Documentary proof of sufficient funds to survive in the country.
After issuance, the Visa remains valid for 2 months providing maximum stay of 48 hours in Poland.

The Visa fee should be paid in the form of a demand draft (DD), drawn in favor of "Embassy of the Republic of Poland", payable in New Delhi.

Category	Amount In Rs.	Other Amounts
Single Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Double Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Multiple Entry	Rs. 5100	N/A
Children 6-12 years	Rs. 3000	N/A

Seamen Visa

All applicants are requested to visit //secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Default.aspx to fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.

Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 3 months from the date of departure from the territory of the Member States (photocopy of the same is also required). Passports with validity of over 10 years won’t be accepted as the main required travel document.
The passport should contain at least two blank pages.
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) which should be filled only in capital letters.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 45 mm in width) with white background, close up of applicant’s head and top of his / her shoulders, so that the face takes up 70 - 80% of the photograph. Photograph should be clicked with a digital camera with high quality colour and must be printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be older than 6 months. The photograph should be pasted on the application form, not stapled.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket (along with the photocopy of the same).
Documentary proof of hotel reservations in the country.
Onward Visa (if any)
Visa application form should be enclosed with Covering Letter from the Indian Shipping Company mentioning the purpose of the visit.
Indian Seamen traveling on duty must carry a Letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with Seamen book.
A fax message from the Shipping Agent in Poland must be sent to the Embassy giving particulars of the Seamen, the date and port of joining the Ship.
After issuance, the Visa remains valid for two months providing a maximum stay of 15 days.

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
NATIONAL for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.

Work Permit Visa

All applicants are requested to visit //secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/Default.aspxto fill and submit their visa applications online before presenting a signed copy of the same.

The Employer in Poland needs to apply for a Work Promise to the Local Labour Office. Once processed, the original copy is sent directly to the Applicant in order to apply for the Work Permit.
The Applicant’s passport should be valid for at least 1 year from the date of application for the visa (along with the photocopy). Passports with validity over 10 years will not be accepted as the main required travel document.
The application should be submitted with a Covering Letter from the Applicant mentioning the nature and the tentative duration of the employment which is to be undertaken in Poland.
One visa form (photocopy is allowed) which should be filled only in capital letters.
One recent passport size colored photograph (35 x 45 mm in width) with white background, close up of applicant’s head and top of his / her shoulders, so that the face takes up 70 - 80% of the photograph. Photograph should be clicked with a digital camera with high quality colour and must be printed on photo-quality paper. Photograph should not be older than 6 months. The photograph should be pasted on the application form, not stapled.
Confirmed onward / return air ticket (along with the photocopy of the same).
Documentary proof of sufficient funds to survive in the country.
Onward Visa (if any)

Apollo Munich for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
Bajaj Allianz for the age group of 6 months to 70 years.
ICICI Lombard for the age group of 3 months to 51 years.
IFFCO Tokio for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Future Generali for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
NATIONAL for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.
Reliance for the age group of 3 months to 70 years.
Tata/AIG for the age group of 6 months to 55 years.
Oriental Insurance Company for the age group of 6 months to 60 years.

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of the Republic of Poland
Address: 50M, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri
City: New Delhi - 110 021
Country: India
Telephone: 4149 6900
Fax: 4149 6974
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0800 to 1600 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1200 hrs (Except Wed)
Email: newdelhi.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl
Notes: Note. The Trade Office is situated in the Embassy premises and has separate Fax 2687 1914.
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Punjab, Haryana, U.P., M.P., Rajasthan, H.P., J & K, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal.
Collection Timings: 1500 to 1600 hrs

Mumbai

Name: Consulate of the Republic of Poland
Address: 5, Altamount Road, 3A, Rizvi Park
City: Mumbai - 400 026
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 2352 2883, 2361 8872
Fax: 022- 23512638
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1400 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1400 hrs
Email: MUMBAJ.KG.INFO@msz.gov.pl
Notes: Effective July Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai will not accept Visas for two months due to renovation of premises. Passport must be submitted in New Delhi.
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is handled for Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Goa i Kerala oraz tzw. Union Territories, Daman, Diu and Nagar Haveli, Pondicherry, Lakshadweep Archipelago, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1400 hrs

Kolkata

Name: Honorary Consulate of Poland in Kolkata
Address: 687, Anandapur, EM Bypass
City: Kolkata- 700 107
Country: India
Telephone: 033- 6613 6264, 2248 5027
Fax: 033- 6613 6400 / 8000
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1800 hrs.
Email: pol_con_kol@emamigroup.com , emami@vsnl.com
Territory Jurisdiction: Visa is not handled.

In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.

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