National Visa D - Journalist/Foreign Correspondent
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 working days
- Fee
- EUR 135 (National Visa D fee)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year (Visa D); then apply for temporary residence permit
- Entry
- Multiple entry
National Visa D for foreign correspondents and journalists on long-term media assignments in Poland exceeding 90 days. After arrival, the journalist should apply for a temporary residence permit. Press accreditation from the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required for permanent foreign correspondents.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) employed as journalists or media correspondents.
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Employment
Must be employed by or contracted to a recognized media organization for a long-term assignment in Poland.
Required status: Employment or contract with media organization
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, colour
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Long-term accommodation proof; Must cover full stay: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa D application form; Form url: https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 135
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Press credentials
Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather press credentials, media organization letters, passport, photos, insurance, and accommodation proof.
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Online application
Submit the national visa D application via e-Konsulat.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Polish embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay national visa D fee of EUR 135.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, 15-30 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa D sticker.