Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa to visit Poland. It allows up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
What you need to know
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One Schengen visa covers all 29 Schengen countries. You can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
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Apply at the consulate or visa centre of the country where you'll spend the most time. If your stays are equal, apply to the first country you'll enter.
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Apply in the country where you live, where you legally live, at least 15 days and no more than 6 months before your trip.
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Your fingerprints are taken when you apply.
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The fee is €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6 to 12. Visa centres may charge an extra service fee.
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Decisions normally take 15 days, but can take up to 45 days.
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When you cross the border, your fingerprints and face photo are recorded in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES). It replaced passport stamps on 10 April 2026.
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ETIAS isn't running yet, and it's only for visa-free travellers, so it doesn't apply to you.
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Travel often? If you've had and properly used two Schengen visas in the last 3 years, you can get a 2-year multiple-entry visa, usually followed by a 5-year one if your passport is valid long enough.
Documents to bring
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Passport issued in the last 10 years, valid at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen area, with 2 blank pages
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Completed visa application form
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Photo that meets ICAO standards
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Travel medical insurance with at least €30,000 cover, valid in all Schengen countries
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Proof of your trip purpose, accommodation and enough money
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Proof you'll return home after your trip
Official source
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A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in any 180-day period to a country in the Schengen area.
Last verified 6 Oct 2026
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