Visa requirements

Poland

General visa requirements for travelling to Poland. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.

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Diplomatic visa (Diplomatic Visa)

Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026

Embassy required

• Processing time: Priority processing, typically 5-10 working days
• Fee: None (fee waived for diplomatic passports)
• Validity: Duration of diplomatic assignment; short-stay or long-stay depending on mission
• Entry: Multiple entry

Diplomatic visas are issued to holders of diplomatic passports traveling to Poland for official governmental or international organization duties. Many countries have bilateral visa waiver agreements for diplomatic passport holders. Accredited diplomats posted to Polish missions may receive a special diplomatic residence card. Holders of diplomatic passports from numerous countries enjoy visa-free entry for short stays based on bilateral agreements. The visa fee is waived for diplomatic passport holders. EU/EEA/Swiss diplomatic passport holders do not require any visa.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Holders of valid diplomatic passports from any country. Many countries have bilateral visa exemption agreements for diplomatic passport holders.

• Purpose of visit

  Must be traveling for official diplomatic, governmental, or international organization purposes.

  Includes

  • Official diplomatic duties

Documents you need

• Passport

  Validity months: 3

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

  Form name: Diplomatic note (Note Verbale)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain diplomatic note (Note Verbale) from sending country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

2. Document submission

   Submit diplomatic note, diplomatic passport, and visa application through official diplomatic channels (Ministry of Foreign Affairs or diplomatic mission).

3. Processing wait

   Priority processing, typically 5-10 working days.

4. Visa collection

   Collect passport with diplomatic visa through diplomatic channels.

This information is provided for general guidance only. Visa requirements can change frequently and may vary by nationality. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for assistance.