Before applying for a visa, you must decide what type of visa you will apply for:

Schengen visa (type C)

Visa for people who intend to stay in Poland or other countries of the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days in each 180-day period. This means that you can stay there legally only if your stay in the countries of the zone did not exceed 90 days during the last 180 days. On the website of the European Commission you can find a special calculator that allows you to calculate how long you can stay in the Schengen countries.

You can apply for a Schengen visa at a Polish diplomatic mission if:

• Poland is the only purpose of your visit to the Schengen area;
• if you are visiting more than one country of the zone, but Poland is the main place of visit;
• if you are unable to determine which of the Schengen countries is your main destination, but this is the first time you cross the border of the zone in Poland.

In exceptional cases, it is also possible to issue the so-called Schengen LTV visa valid only on the territory of selected countries of the zone.

Domestic Visa (Type D)

Apply for this visa if you want to stay in Poland for more than 90 days. The period of validity of this visa, however, may not exceed 1 year. You must select an application for a national visa if you are applying for asylum, repatriation or you are using the rights given to you by the Pole's Card.

Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Choose this type of visa if you plan only transit through the international zone of the airport located in the Schengen zone and you travel on the basis of a passport of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka.

REMEMBER: The procedure applies only to family members of EU citizens who do not have Polish citizenship or do not live permanently in Poland. 

EU citizens include:

• nationals of EU Member States, 
• nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

A family member of an EU citizen is considered to be:

• a spouse of an EU citizen,
• direct descendant of the EU citizen or his spouse, aged up to 21 or dependent on the EU citizen or his spouse,
• direct ascendant of the EU citizen or his spouse, dependent on the EU citizen or his spouse.

What does the simplified procedure entitle you to:

• The visa application is free of charge.
• Your application will be accepted at the diplomatic mission without having to make an appointment in advance.

Required documents:

• a printed and signed visa application form (filled in on the e-konsulat website );
• an up-to-date color photograph measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm;
• valid passport;
• a document confirming the existence of family ties with the EU citizen (e.g. marriage certificate, birth certificate);
• a document confirming the fact of accompanying the EU citizen on the journey or joining him at the place of residence.

Refusal to issue a visa

Refusal to issue a visa by a consul takes the form of a decision. The decision to refuse this type of visa may be appealed against to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

When submitting your visa application, your biometric data will be collected: a photo in the case of a national visa and a photo and fingerprints for Schengen visa applications.

If you have applied for a Schengen visa in the last 59 months and your fingerprints have been collected, you will not have to re-submit them - the system will automatically transfer your data.

The following persons are exempt from the obligation to collect fingerprints:

• children under the age of 12;
• persons for whom fingerprinting is physically impossible (e.g. due to the lack of fingers or their temporary trauma);
• heads of state or government, members of national governments with accompanying spouses, and the members of their official delegation when invited for official purposes;

• C-type visa - submission of the application

   

  Where will you handle the matter?

  You have two options for submitting an application:

  1. directly at the territorially competent consular office (NOTE - currently, due to the pandemic situation, it is not possible to submit applications directly at the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul, except for submitting applications for reconsideration of the application and applications submitted by family members of EU citizens),

  2. at one of the VFS Global Visa Application Centers (Visa Application Centers) listed below. 

  
  Visa application reception points:

  HOTLINE (nationwide): +90 212 373 58 01

  
  ANKARA:
  İşçi Blokları Mh. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Street No: 57 Balgat Çankaya / Ankara 06530 - Regnum Sky Tower

  
  ANTALYA:
  Yeşilbahçe Mah., 1480. Sok., Ülker Apt No: 42 / B, Muratpaşa, Antalya

  ISTANBUL (European part):
  Hacıahmet Mh. Kurtuluş Deresi Cd. No: 29 / A (Elysium Soul) Beyoğlu, Istanbul

  ISTANBUL (Asian part): PPWW CLOSED UNTIL APPEAL
  Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Caddesi No: 31 B Blok, Euro Color İş Merkezi, Altunizade - Üsküdar, Istanbul

  IZMIR:
  Akdeniz Mah. Akdeniz Cad. Reyent İş Hanı No: 1 / C, İzmir
    
  GAZİANTEP:
  İncilipınar Mah., 7. Sok., Kaplama iş merkezi altı, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep

  TRABZON:
  Pazar Kapı Mah., Sahil Cad. No: 103, Trabzon Sanayi ve Ticaret Odası 6. Kat, Ortahisar, Trabzon

  Visa inquiries can be sent to the following e-mail address: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com

  Visa information on the VFS GLOBAL website:
  in Polish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/
  in Turkish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/
  in English: http: / /www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/English/

  How will you make an appointment?

  1. Make an appointment to submit a visa application at a diplomatic mission in the e-konsulat system. 

  At the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara, it is possible to submit a visa application in person every Tuesday between 09:30 - 11:30, the number of places is limited.

  NOTE - currently, due to the pandemic situation, it is not possible to submit applications directly at the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul, except for submitting applications for reconsideration of the application and applications submitted by family members of EU citizens - after prior appointment: https: // www.gov.pl/web/turcja/konsulat-generalny-rp-w-stambule .

  2. To submit an application to the VAC, make an appointment via the call center or the website: 

  
  HOTLINE (nationwide): 0212 373 58 01
  e-mail: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com
  http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/

  What documents do you need to submit?

  1. A completed , printed and signed visa application form in the e-konsulat system .
  2. A color photograph measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The photo should be:

  a.sharp, made on a white background and printed on high-quality paper,
  b.not older than 6 months,
  c. taken straight ahead, showing clearly the eyes and face from both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so that the face is 70 -80% of photos. Please take off your hat for the photos.

  3. Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months from the date of the planned return, with at least 2 blank pages. If you have a second valid passport, it must be attached to the visa application.
  4. A copy of the page in the passport with personal data and a photo. 
  5. Health insurance, valid on the territory of all Schengen states, for the amount not lower than 30,000 EUR. In case of applying for a multiple visa, the policy should cover the date of the first entry.
  6. A copy of an identity document confirming residence in the consular district of the facility where you apply for a visa.
  7. Confirmation of financial resources in the form determined by the facility: 

  - account statements for the last 3 - 6 months,
  - signed travelers checks,
  - credit cards (a letter from the bank confirming the possession of a credit card and funds on the card),
  - certificate from the workplace with job title and salary during the last 6 months,
  - the original or a copy of the invitation issued by the Regional Office.

  8. Document confirming the accommodation (eg official invitation or hotel reservation).
  9. Documents confirming the purpose and conditions of the planned stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

  10. For minors traveling without or only with one parent: written consent from the other parent / guardian is required (original and photocopy). In cases where such consent is impossible to obtain - documents explaining the reason for such a lack (a statement confirming the status of the sole parent or other documents). Birth certificate (original and photocopy). Copies of passports of parents or guardians and copies of valid visas in the event of joint travel.

  In addition, the application for a SCHENGEN VISA (TYPE C) must be accompanied by the following documents (regardless of the visa category):
   
  1. If the applicant is employed:
  - a letter from the employer and / or leave approval,
  - SGK (social insurance) and SGK registration document " hizmet dökümü ".
   
  2. If the applicant is a farmer:
  - agricultural certificate issued by the Chamber of Agriculture.
   
  3. If the applicant is employed or owns a private company:
  - registration of the company with the chamber of commerce and a copy of the commercial register bulletin with proof of payment of taxes.
   
  4. If the applicant is a pensioner:
  - proof of pension receipt (or bank statement or pension booklet).
   
  5. If the applicant is a student:
  - student card (Öğrenci Belgesi).
   
  6. If the applicant is a minor / under 18 years of age and traveling alone or with one of the parents or legal guardian:
  - a declaration certified by a notary public from the parents (this condition does not apply if the traveling parent is a single parent or has sole parental authority).
   
  Depending on the TYPE OF SCHENGEN VISA, the following documents must additionally be presented:
   
  Visa for tourist purposes:
  - flight tickets / travel reservations or other proof of the intended means of transport,
  - proof of hotel reservations or travel plan,
  - proof that you have sufficient financial means to support you: e.g. bank statement showing your account turnover over the last 3 months and proof of your regular income, e.g. pay slips for the last 3 months (or similar).
   
  Visa for business purposes / vocational training:
  - flight tickets / travel reservations or other proof of the intended means of transport,
  - proof of sufficient financial resources for maintenance: e.g. bank account statement showing the turnover on the account for the last 3 months and proof of permanent income, e.g. payslips for the last 3 months (or similar),
  - in the case of participation in fairs, admission card or participation documents.
   
  Visa for visiting family or friends:
  - flight / travel reservations or other proof of the intended means of transport,
  - proof of having sufficient financial resources for maintenance: e.g. bank statement showing account turnover for the last 3 months and proof of permanent income, e.g. pay slips for the last 3 months (or similar),
  - proof of kinship (Tam Tekmil Vukuatli Nüfus Kayit Örnegi).
   
  Visa for the purpose of cultural activity / participation in sports competitions / participation in international conferences:
  - booking of airline tickets / travel or other proof of the intended means of transport,
  - proof of accommodation,
  - proof that you have sufficient financial resources to support you: e.g. a bank statement showing your account turnover for the last 3 months and proof of your regular income, e.g. payslips for the last 3 months (or similar).
   
  In addition:
  In the case of cultural events or conferences:
  - an invitation from the event organizer or an agreement concluded by a cultural service provider or an invitation to creative work.
   
  For sporting events:
  - invitation from the sport club / sport federation or accreditation confirming participation in a sporting event,
  - certificate from the sending sport club or sport federation.
   
  Visa for drivers of international road transport (TIR):
  - Guarantee by the company and the UND (road transport association), if the company is a member.
  - List of the company's drivers.
  - SGK (social insurance) registration document, SGK "hizmet dökümü" and list of SGK's previous fees for the driver.
  - Company registration at the Chamber of Commerce.
  - C2 certificate (export permit).
  - National and international driver's license.
  - Invitation or certificate on business partnership on the part of companies in the EU The
   
  consul may request the submission of documents other than those listed above and summon the applicant for an interview.
   

  LIST OF SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS: 

  01. TOURISM

  02. VISIT TO FAMILY / FRIENDS

  04. BUSINESS JOURNEY

  04A. DRIVING CARS 

  07. PARTICIPATION IN EVENTS

  11. STUDIES OR PARTICIPATION IN THE EU PROGRAM

   

  D-type visa - submission of the application

   

  Where will you handle the matter?

  You have two options for submitting the application:
  1. directly at the territorially competent consular office (NOTE - currently, due to the pandemic situation, it is not possible to submit applications directly at the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul, except for submitting applications for reconsideration of the application and applications submitted by members families of EU citizens),
  2. at one of the VFS Global Visa Application Centers (VFS) listed below. 
  Visa application reception points:

  HOTLINE (nationwide): +90 212 373 58 0
  ANKARA:
  İşçi Blokları Mh. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Street No: 57 Balgat Çankaya / Ankara 06530 - Regnum Sky Towe
  ANTALYA:
  Yeşilbahçe Mah., 1480. Sok., Ülker Apt No: 42 / B, Muratpaşa, Antalya

  ISTANBUL (European part):
  Hacıahmet Mh. Kurtuluş Deresi Cd. No: 29 / A (Elysium Soul) Beyoğlu, Istanbul

  ISTANBUL (Asian part): PPWW CLOSED UNTIL APPEAL
  Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Caddesi No: 31 B Blok, Euro Color İş Merkezi, Altunizade - Üsküdar, Istanbul

  IZMIR:
  Akdeniz Mah. Akdeniz Cad. Reyent İş Hanı No: 1 / C, İzmir
   
  GAZİANTEP:
  İncilipınar Mah., 7. Sok., Kaplama iş merkezi altı, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep

  TRABZON:
  Pazar Kapı Mah., Sahil Cad. No: 103, Trabzon Sanayi ve Ticaret Odası 6. Kat, Ortahisar, Trabzon

  Visa inquiries can be sent to the following e-mail address: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com

  Visa information on the VFS GLOBAL website:
  in Polish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/
  in Turkish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/
  in English: http: / /www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/English/

  How will you make an appointment?

  1. Make an appointment to submit a visa application at a diplomatic mission in the e-konsulat system. 

  
  At the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara, it is possible to submit a visa application in person every Tuesday between 09:30 - 11:30, the number of places is limited. 

  NOTE - currently, due to the pandemic situation, it is not possible to submit applications directly at the Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul, except for submitting applications for reconsideration of the application and applications submitted by family members of EU citizens - after prior appointment:  https: // www.gov.pl/web/turcja/konsulat-generalny-rp-w-stambule .

   

  2. To submit an application to the VAC, make an appointment via the call center or the website: 

  
  HOTLINE (nationwide): 0212 373 58 01
  e-mail: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com
  http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/
  
  Remember that you must apply for a visa no later than two weeks before the planned departure.

  What documents do you need to submit?

  1. A completed , printed and signed visa application form in the e-konsulat system ;
  2. A color photograph measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The photo should be:

  a.sharp, made on a white background and printed on high-quality paper,
  b.not older than 6 months,
  c. taken straight ahead, showing clearly the eyes and face from both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so that the face is 70 -80% of photos. Please take off your hat for the photos.

  3. Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months from the date of the intended return, with at least 2 blank pages for visas.  
  4. A copy of the page in the passport with personal data and a photo.
  5. Health insurance valid in the territory of the European Union for the amount not lower than 30,000 EUR. The information of the Minister of Foreign Affairs about insurers and the insurance they offer that meet the conditions referred to in the Act of 12 December 2013 on foreigners is available on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 
  . which you are applying for.
  7. Confirmation of financial resources:

  - bank statement for the last 3 - 6 months,
  - signed travelers checks,
  - credit cards (a letter from the bank confirming the possession of a credit card and card limit),
  - certificate from the place of work with the position and salary during the last 6 months,
  - invitation (original and photocopy) issued in accordance with the Act of June 13, 2003 on foreigners (confirmed by the Voivodship Office).
  
  8. Document confirming the accommodation (eg official invitation or hotel reservation).
  9. Documents confirming the purpose of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.

  10. For minors traveling without or only with one parent: written consent from the other parent / guardian is required (original and photocopy). In cases where such consent is impossible to obtain - documents explaining the reason for such a lack (a statement confirming the status of the sole parent or other documents). Birth certificate (original and photocopy). Copies of passports of parents or guardians and copies of valid visas in the event of joint travel. 

  LIST OF SUPPLEMENTARY DOCUMENTS:

  06 WORK

  09. & 16. STUDIES AND ERASMUS PROGRAM

  INFORMATION ABOUT THE RULES OF APPLYING FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF STUDY FEES IN THE CASE OF FAILURE TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER POLAND IN ORDER TO UNDERTAKE OR CONTINUE STUDIES

  The conditions for charging fees for educational services by public universities are set out in the Act of July 20, 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science, and in the case of non-public universities, they result from the internal regulations of these universities.

  Students admitted to studies conclude agreements with universities, the provisions of which contain detailed conditions related to the admission process, the course of studies, including provisions regarding the amount of fees and the rules for reimbursement of fees paid. Candidates for studies should read these documents in detail, in particular with the provisions on the rules for obtaining reimbursement of paid tuition fees.

  Reimbursement issues are dealt with directly between students and colleges. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Embassy of the Republic of Poland, as well as the Consulates of the Republic of Poland do not mediate in contacts between the student and the university, and do not have legal tools allowing a foreigner who has been refused a student visa to obtain a refund of the tuition fees paid by him.

  If the university fails to comply with the provisions of the contract concluded with the student, in particular, it has not refunded the fee if the contract so provided, claims regarding student fees may only be pursued through civil law.

  11. COURSES 

  13. SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

  13A. INTERNSHIP 

  13B. VOLUNTEERING

   

  Additionally, when applying for a visa for minors, provide:

  • Written, notarized consent of the parent / parents to submit a visa application. If there is only one guardian, this must be documented by presenting a birth certificate, a court order granting sole parental responsibility or a death certificate of the other parent;
  • Parents' passports - original and copy;
  • Birth certificate - original and co

  A-type visa - submission of the application

   

  Where will you handle the matter?

  You have two options for submitting an application:

  
  1. directly at the territorially competent consular office (it is not possible to submit applications directly at the Polish Consulate in Istanbul),
  2. at one of the VFS Global Visa Application Centers (Visa Application Centers), the list of which can be found below. 

  
  Visa application reception points:

  HOTLINE (nationwide): +90 212 373 58 01

  
  ANKARA:
  İşçi Blokları Mh. Muhsin Yazıcıoğlu Street No: 57 Balgat Çankaya / Ankara 06530 - Regnum Sky Tower

  
  ANTALYA:
  Yeşilbahçe Mah., 1480. Sok., Ülker Apt No: 42 / B, Muratpaşa, Antalya

  ISTANBUL (European part):
  Hacıahmet Mh. Kurtuluş Deresi Cd. No: 29 / A (Elysium Soul) Beyoğlu, Istanbul

  ISTANBUL (Asian part): PPWW CLOSED UNTIL APPEAL
  Prof. Dr. Fahrettin Kerim Gökay Caddesi No: 31 B Blok, Euro Color İş Merkezi, Altunizade - Üsküdar, Istanbul

  IZMIR:
  Akdeniz Mah. Akdeniz Cad. Reyent İş Hanı No: 1 / C, İzmir
    
  GAZİANTEP:
  İncilipınar Mah., 7. Sok., Kaplama iş merkezi altı, Şehitkamil, Gaziantep

  TRABZON:
  Pazar Kapı Mah., Sahil Cad. No: 103, Trabzon Sanayi ve Ticaret Odası 6. Kat, Ortahisar, Trabzon

  Visa inquiries can be sent to the following e-mail address: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com

  Visa information on the VFS GLOBAL website:
  in Polish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/
  in Turkish: http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/
  in English: http: / /www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/English/

  How will you make an appointment?

  1. Make an appointment to submit a visa application at a diplomatic mission in the e-konsulat system. 

  At the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara, it is possible to submit a visa application in person every Tuesday between 09:30 - 11:30, the number of places is limited.

  
  It is not possible to submit a visa application directly at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul.

  2. To submit an application to the VAC, make an appointment via the call center or the website: 

  
  HOTLINE (nationwide): 0212 373 58 01
  e-mail: info.polandtr@vfshelpline.com
  http://www.vfsglobal.com/poland/turkey/Polish/

  Remember that you must apply for a visa no earlier than 3 months before the planned departure.

  What documents do you need to submit?

  Remember!

  You only apply for an A type visa if:

  • you plan to stay only in the transit area of ​​the airport and do not plan to leave it. A type-A visa does not entitle you to stay in the Schengen area.
  • You are a citizen of one of the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka.

  You are exempt from applying for an A visa if:

  • you have a diplomatic passport;
  • you are a member of the immediate family of a citizen of the European Union;
  • you have a C or D visa or a residence permit issued by one of the European Union Member States;
  • you have residence permits listed in Annex V to the Community Code on Visas issued by Andorra, Canada, Japan, San Marino or the United States of America;
  • you have a valid visa for a country belonging to the European Economic Area or Canada, Japan or the United States of America, or you are returning from these countries after using such a visa.

  Required documents:

  • A completed, printed and signed visa application form in the e-konsulat system;
  • Color photo measuring 3.5 x 4.5 cm. The photo should be:

  a.sharp, made on a white background and printed on high-quality paper,
  b.not older than 6 months,
  c. taken straight ahead, showing clearly the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders, so that the face is 70 -80% of photos. Please take off your hat for the photos.

  • Passport issued within the last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months from the date of the intended return, with at least 2 blank pages for visas; 
  • A copy of the page in the passport with personal data and a photo;
  • Health insurance, valid in the territory of the Schengen area, for the amount not less than EUR 30,000; 
  • A copy of an identity document confirming residence in the consular district of the facility in which you apply for a visa;
  • Document confirming onward travel after leaving the transit area (e.g. airline ticket or visa to the destination country);
  • Information confirming that you do not plan to enter the territory of the Schengen countries.

  Additionally, when applying for a visa for minors, the following should be provided:

  • Written, notarized consent of the parent / parents to submit a visa application. If there is only one guardian, this must be documented by presenting a birth certificate, a court order granting sole parental responsibility or a death certificate of the other parent;
  • Parents' passports - original and copy;
  • Birth certificate - original and copy.

  If the child is entered in the parent's or legal guardian's passport - submit a separate visa application. The visa will be pasted into the parent's or legal guardian's passport.

  Attention:

  • You must apply for a visa at the diplomatic mission whose consular district is your place of permanent residence. 
  • As a rule, the above-mentioned documents are sufficient for issuing a decision, but the consul may request additional documentation.
  • The consul has the right to invite the applicant for an interview at the office, but does not have to do so.
  • The A-type visa does not allow you to leave the airport transit area.

  What is the completion date?

  The consul has 15 calendar days to make a visa decision. In exceptional cases, this period may be extended to 30 or 60 days.  

  How will you pick up your documents?

  Decisions on visa matters submitted to the WK of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara can be collected on Tuesdays between 15:00 and 16:00.

  In the case of submitting the application to the PPWW, the collection takes place at the place of application submission.

  How can you appeal?

  • If you disagree with the consul's decision, you have the right to submit an application for reconsideration of your visa application.
  • You must submit the application to the office that issued the visa decision within 14 days of its receipt.
  • The application fee is $ 99, payable in cash.
  • An application for reconsideration of an application submitted to the  WK Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Ankara  should be submitted in person on business days between 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. with an appeal deadline.
  • An application for reconsideration of an application submitted to the  Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul  should be submitted in person within the appeal deadline. Receiving applications for a visa reconsideration and collecting passports: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:00 - 12:00. You must make an appointment by calling +90 212 290 66 31 (open from Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.). We kindly inform you that the number of available places for the meeting is limited. KG of the Republic of Poland in Istanbul reserves the right to stop accepting applications within a given period, if the limit of places is exhausted and the person is able to submit an application on time on the next admission day.

  Source: https://www.gov.pl/web/turcja/wiza-typu-a