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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Poland 🇵🇱?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Poland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Poland before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Poland or its official government website before you travel.
Poland is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in India
If you live in India, visas for Poland are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Poland, New Delhi · 50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri · gov.pl
- Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai · mumbaj.msz.gov.pl
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Poland at a glance
Capital: Warsaw · Currency: Polish złoty (PLN, zł) · Official languages: Polish · Calling code: +48
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Poland: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 5 June 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Poland's sockets (C, E).
Your embassy in Poland
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Poland, contact the embassy of India:
- Embassy of India, Warsaw · ul. Myśliwiecka 2, 00-459 Warszawa · indianembassywarsaw.gov.in
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇵🇱 Polish passport holders visiting India: Polish passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Indian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Poland, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Poland before travelling.
Does a Polish need a visa for India?
Polish passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.