Where do I do it?
You can submit your application at the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Buenos Aires. See the Embassy section for our contact details.
Important note: Argentine / Uruguayan / Paraguayan citizens do not need this type of visa. The Schengen visa can only be requested by citizens of countries that need a visa for stays of less than 90 days in the Schengen zone (such as Bolivia, Ecuador, China, India, etc.) with legal residence in Argentina, Uruguay, or Paraguay.
Do I have to do it personally?
You must submit a visa application in person. Diplomatic missions will not accept applications sent by fax, traditional mail, or email.
How do I request the appointment?
As of September 1, 2021, shifts can only be obtained online, through the e-konsulat system.
Visa applications are accepted only from those foreigners who are authorized to enter the territory of the Republic of Poland in accordance with the current restrictions. To evaluate the case, write to us at consulado.buenosaires@msz.gov.pl with your information (full name, cell phone number, and reason for the trip), before requesting your turn.
Remember that you must apply for a visa no later than 2 weeks before your intended travel date.
What documents do I have to present?
- Electronic visa application completed in the e-konsulat system, printed and signed;
- Color photograph of 3.5 x 4.5 cm, The photograph must be:
- sharp, on a white background and printed on high-quality paper,
- not more than 6 months old,
- taken from the front, in which the eyes and both sides of the face are clearly visible, from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so that the face occupies 70-80% of the photograph . The head must remain uncovered.
- Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months from the expected date of return, with a minimum of 2 blank pages. If you are the holder of a valid second passport, you must attach it to the visa application.
- Copy of the page of your passport where the personal data and a photo are located.
- Health insurance valid in the territory of all Schengen countries for an amount not less than 30,000 EUR. If you are applying for a multiple entry visa, the policy must cover the date of first entry.
- Copy of the identity document that proves your residence in the consular district of the mission in which you request the visa.
- Confirmation of possession of financial means :
- Original bank statements showing the movements of the last three months, credit card valid abroad with proof of the purchase limit.
- Employed workers: the last three payslips/employment certificate or recent statements from your employer.
- Entrepreneurs or self-employed: company registration certificate/tax return.
- Retirees: collection receipt from ANSES.
- Students: proof of income of their parents or relative who is responsible for the student in their country of origin, or proof of adequate financial means to cover the costs of staying in the Schengen area (for example scholarships or own income).
- Other types of income: proof of remittances/proof of regular income generated by real estate/credit card account statement with current balance/marriage or cohabitation certificate issued by the civil registry.
- If the applicant has someone to take care of him or is going to stay at a private address: proof of taking charge / private accommodation using the corresponding national form (invitation registered in the corresponding government delegation).
- Accreditation documentation of the accommodation :
- organized travel voucher, or
- hotel reservation, or
- proof of rental of a vacation home, or
- reservation in a residence hall on a university campus, or
- proof of sufficient financial means to cover accommodation expenses during the entire planned stay in the country or countries of destination.
- Proof of rooting in the country of residence
If the applicant has definitive legal residence in Argentina:
If the applicant's residency is pending:
- employment contract or letter from the employer, or
- proof of the existence of family ties (certificates, court decision, etc.)
- property titles and proof of tax status in relation to them, or
- proof of address.
If the applicant is a student:
- certificate of studies issued by the organization where the applicant is studying.
- Documents relating to means of transport
- Reservation of return tickets or round trip ticket. The applicant must prove that he has a travel document to exit the territory of the Member States.
- Supporting document of the reason for the trip and the conditions of the planned stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland:
Depending on the object of the trip:
Business:
- invitation from a company or public body to attend meetings, fairs, conferences or events related to commerce, industry or work;
- other documents that indicate the existence of commercial or labor relations;
- documents proving the economic activities of the company (proof of previous transactions, certificate of the commercial registry, etc.);
- proof of the reason for the trip stamped and signed by the company (for example: to continue or finalize negotiations, to sign a contract, etc.).
Travel for study or training purposes:
- certificate of enrollment in a teaching center to attend basic or advanced courses.
Organized or individual tourism:
- certificate from the travel agency confirming the reservation of an organized trip or any other appropriate document indicating the planned travel plans (for example itinerary).
Medical reasons:
- certificate from a doctor designated by the consulate and/or a medical institution in Argentina or in the country of destination confirming the need to undergo a specific treatment in the country of destination;
- official document from the host medical institution confirming that it can carry out the specific medical treatment and that it will accept the patient;
- proof of sufficient financial means to pay for medical treatment and related expenses or proof of prepayment thereof.
Participation in political, scientific, cultural, sports or religious events:
- invitations, tickets, scholarship certificates, proof of enrollment or programs showing (wherever possible) the name of the host organization and the length of stay, or any other appropriate document indicating the purpose of the trip.
Members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programs, or in events held by intergovernmental organizations in the territory of a Member State:
- copy of the official invitation;
- note issued by a competent authority confirming that the applicant is a member of the official delegation traveling to the territory of a Member State to participate in the aforementioned acts.
In case of carrying out a work activity, it is also necessary to present:
- the original of the work permit, issued by the respective Voivodeship in Poland. This document has to be managed by the company that hires the applicant in Poland,
- copy of the employment contract
- In addition, along with the visa application for a minor, the following must be submitted:
- A written and notarized consent of the parent(s) to submit a visa application. If there is only one guardian, this must be documented by submitting a birth certificate, a court decision granting sole custody, or a death certificate of the other parent.
- Parents' passport: original and copy.
- Birth certificate original and copy.
- If the minor is registered in the passport of his or her parent or legal guardian, submit a separate visa application. The visa will be affixed to the passport of a parent or legal guardian.
Remember that:
- You must apply for the visa at the diplomatic mission whose consular district includes your permanent residence.
- As a general rule, the aforementioned documents are sufficient to make a decision, but the consul may request additional documentation.
- Submit a visa application no earlier than 3 months before your planned trip.
- The consul has the right to invite a visa applicant for an interview at the office, but does not have to do so.
- The presentation of false documents and information can lead to the prohibition of entry to the countries of the Schengen Agreement.
- A visa does not guarantee entry into the Schengen area: the final decision is always made by the services of the country in which you plan to cross the border.
How much I have to pay?
The consular fee is 91 USD.
The visa fee for children between six and twelve years of age is 46 USD.
Applicants belonging to any of the following categories will be exempt from the payment of visa fees:
- children under six years old;
- students of the different cycles, including postgraduate, who carry out stays for educational or training purposes, and accompanying professors;
- researchers from third countries who travel for scientific research purposes as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of September 28, 2005, with a view to facilitating the granting by the Member States of visas uniforms for short stays for national researchers from third countries who travel within the Community for the purpose of scientific research;
- representatives of non-profit organizations who are not older than twenty-five years of age and who are going to participate in seminars, conferences, or sporting, cultural or educational events organized by non-profit organizations.
The consular fee is paid in US dollars in cash and in full at the time of starting the process. Torn or damaged bills are not accepted. As of December 1, 2019, banknotes of the old series, issued before 1996, are not accepted.
The visa application fee will be non-refundable, regardless of the decision of the consul.
How long does the realization take?
The consul has 15 calendar days to make a decision on the visa. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended to 30 or 60 days.
How do I come to get the documents?
We will inform you when the process has been completed and we will assign you a shift to collect your documentation.
How to appeal?
If you do not agree with the consul's decision, you have the right to request a re-examination of your visa application. You must file the appeal at the headquarters of the office that issued the decision within 14 days of receiving it.
The fee for submitting such an application is USD 91. Appeals can be submitted at the consulate headquarters without prior appointment, in person, on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is no service during Polish and Argentine holidays. Consult the working calendar of the Embassy.
Schengen visa withdrawal or cancellation
If you received a Schengen visa withdrawal or cancellation decision and you do not agree with it, you have the right to request a review. However, if you yourself had applied for the cancellation of the Schengen visa and the consul granted it, you do not have such recourse.
The request for review by the consul must be delivered within a period of 14 days from the date of receipt of the decision to annul or withdraw the Schengen visa, at the headquarters of the institution that issued such decision.
Appeals can be submitted at the consulate headquarters without prior appointment, in person, on Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There is no service during Polish and Argentine holidays.
The review request in case of withdrawal or cancellation of a Schengen visa does not incur any cost.
Complaints against the refusal of a Schengen visa, its withdrawal or annulment, as well as the action of the consul in these aspects
If after examining your request for review of the case, the consul issued a new decision denying, annulling or withdrawing the visa and you are not in accordance therewith, he may appeal such a decision to the provincial administrative court [Wojewódzki Sąd Administracyjny] in Warsaw, Poland. The appeal must be delivered to the consul who issued the decision within a period of 30 days from receipt of the decision resulting from the review of the case.
When delivering the resource to the consul, you do not have to make any payment; however, proceedings before the administrative courts are subject to the payment of fees. Therefore, keep in mind that the court will require you to pay the court fee. On the page of the Warsaw provincial administrative court you will find information about the court fees applicable to complaints before the administrative courts, the possibility of requesting a waiver of the costs of the procedure and the language of the procedure.
Frequent questions
I want to travel to Poland, what kind of visa do I need?
- If you are an Argentine / Uruguayan / Paraguayan citizen and you are going to stay in Poland for less than 90 days - you do NOT need a visa . Poland belongs to the Schengen territory. Citizens of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay can enter and stay in the Schengen territory without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Periods of stay authorized by means of a national long-stay visa or residence permit will not be taken into account for the calculation of the duration of stay in the territory of the Schengen Member States.
- If you are an Argentine / Uruguayan / Paraguayan citizen and you are going to stay in Poland for more than 90 days - you need a national “D” visa . The visa application must be presented at the Polish consulate of the applicant's country of legal residence, in the case of residents of Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay – at the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Buenos Aires.
- If you are a citizen of another non-EU or EEA (European Economic Area) country and reside in Argentina / Uruguay / Paraguay - check HERE to see if you need a visa for stays of less than 90 days. If you are traveling for more than 90 days, you will need a national “D” visa.
I am already in Poland and I want to stay more than the authorized 90 days, is it possible?
- If you are an Argentine or Uruguayan citizen - you can extend your stay in Poland (but not in the other Schengen countries) for another 90 days (up to 180 days in total), without the need for a visa. He has to apply in person at the appropriate government office (urząd wojewódzki) in Poland, no later than the last day of his legal stay. You will have to justify the reasons for your request. Please take into account that in this case Poland must be the country through which you must leave the Schengen territory to avoid collision with general European regulations and consequent administrative sanctions.
- If you are a Paraguayan citizen - you can only request temporary stay in the corresponding government delegation.
What you need to know before the trip:
- The decision of admission / non-admission to the Schengen area is the responsibility of the immigration services of the country of first entry to the Schengen area. THE ISSUANCE OF A VISA IS NOT EQUIVALENT TO AN UNCONDITIONAL RIGHT OF ENTRY INTO THE REPUBLIC OF POLAND.
- Citizens of a non-EU country who wish to travel to the European Union or within its borders need in all cases:
- a passport valid 3 months after the expected date of departure from the EU country in which they are staying, issued less than 10 years ago,
- a visa, if required;
- entry permit to another country or authorization to stay in another country, if this type of permit is required, in case of transit travel;
- be able to justify the reason and conditions of the planned stay (for example: hotel reservations, invitation letters, proof of enrollment in courses/studies, etc.)
- Possess and show at the request of the Border Guard official: a medical insurance document with a minimum coverage of 30,000 euros, valid during the planned stay, and sufficient means to pay for the planned stay and the return trip to the country of origin/ticket of the airplane.
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