Visa Requirements for Polish Citizens

Visa Information for Passport Holders of Poland

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Freedom of Travel

Polish passport holders can travel to 30 destinations without a visa. Identify cards or passports may be required.

Visa Not Required

83 destinations allow visa-free entry to Polish citizens.

Visa On Arrival

A visa can be obtained upon arrival at 10 destinations for passport holders of Poland.

  • Bangladesh PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Burundi PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival1 monthFrom December 2021, passengers of all countries that required visa, can now obtain visa on arrival at Bujumbura International Airport, and all land borders.
  • Comoros PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival45 days
  • Guinea-Bissau PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival90 daysLetter of authorization issued by the Migration Office of Guinea Bissau prior to arrival required
  • Iraq PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival60 daysVisa not required for up to 30 days to Iraqi Kurdistan.
    On the 15th of March 2021 the Iraqi government lifted pre-arrival visa requirements, allowing EU citizens to apply for visa on arrival in any entry point.
  • Lebanon PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival1 monthExtendable for 2 additional months
    Granted free of charge at Beirut International Airport or any other port of entry if there is no Israeli visa or seal, holding a telephone number, an address in Lebanon, and a non refundable return or circle trip ticket.
  • Maldives PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Mauritania PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport.
  • Namibia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival3 monthsAvailable at Hosea Kutako International Airport.
    3 months within a calendar year
  • Somalia PermalinkShow on Map
    Visa On Arrival30 daysAvailable at Berbera, Borama, Burao, Erigavo and Hargeisa airports.
    30 days, available at Bosaso Airport, Galcaio Airport and Mogadishu Airport.

eVisa

Polish passport allows entry to 28 destinations with an eVisa obtained prior to arrival.

  • Australia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days90 days on each visit in 12-month period if granted
  • Azerbaijan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days
  • Benin PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysMust have an international vaccination certificate.
  • Bhutan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Cameroon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisaPre-approved visa can be picked up on arrival.
  • Canada PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthseTA required if arriving by air.
  • Cape Verde PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysMust register online at least five days prior to arrival(EASE).
  • Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthseVisa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport.
  • Democratic Republic of the Congo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa7 days
  • Djibouti PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa31 days
  • Equatorial Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Gabon PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysElectronic visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport.
  • Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 days
  • India PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 dayse-Visa holders must arrive via 26 designated airports
    An Indian e-Tourist Visa can only be obtained twice in one calendar year.
    Foreigners of Pakistani origin or who hold a Pakistani Passport are not eligible for an e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanent residents in Pakistan, are also not eligible for an eVisa.
    Former Indian citizens with an OCI (Overseas Citizen Of India) cards are eligible for unlimited travel and stay.
  • Iran PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 daysPassengers who have already made an application, at least two days before arrival, at the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affair's E-Visa website
  • Kenya PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 months
  • Lesotho PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa
  • Myanmar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa28 dayseVisa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu.
    eVisa available for both tourism (allowed stay is 28 days) or business (allowed stay is 70 days) purposes.
  • New Zealand PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa3 monthsMay enter using eGate.
    International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy must be paid upon requesting an Electronic Travel Authority.
    Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure.
  • Nigeria PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysHolders of written e-Visa approval issued by the Immigration Authority can obtain a visa on arrival, provided they hold a visa application form and e-Visa application payment receipt and have an invitation letter from a Nigerian company accepting immigration responsibilities.
  • Pakistan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa30 days / 3 monthsElectronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for tourism purposes.
    Electronic Travel Authorization to obtain a visa on arrival for business purposes.
    Online Visa eligible.
  • Papua New Guinea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa60 daysAvailable at Gurney Airport (Alotau), Mount Hagen Airport, Port Moresby Airport and Tokua Airport (Rabaul).
  • Russia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa16 daysVisa waiver available for passengers arriving by cruise only who are staying in Russia for a maximum of 72 hours.
  • South Korea PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa90 daysThe validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval.
  • South Sudan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa6 monthsObtainable online
    Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel
  • Togo PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa15 days
  • Uganda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa24 monthsMay apply online.
  • Vietnam PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisae-Visa is valid for 90 days and multiple entry.

eVisa / On Arrival

For 21 destinations, On-Arrival visa or an electronic visa / auhtorization is available to passport holders of Poland.

  • Bahrain PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival14 days
  • Burkina Faso PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival1 months
  • Cambodia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Egypt PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Ethiopia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysPassengers of Ethiopian origin may obtain a visa on arrival at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
    eVisas are available for 30 or 90 days.
  • Indonesia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Jordan PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival2 monthsConditions apply.
    Visa can be obtained upon arrival, it will cost a total of 40 JOD, obtainable at most international ports of entry and land border crossings. (except King Hussein/Allenby Bridge)
  • Kuwait PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • Laos PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysVisa on arrival is available at Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, the 4 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
    eVisa may be used to enter Laos through Luangphabang, Pakse and Vientiane international airports, 3 Thai-Lao Friendship Bridges
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    Visa on arrival is extendable for an additional 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane.
  • Madagascar PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival60 days
  • Malawi PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Mozambique PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Nepal PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Oman PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days / 14 dayseVisa is valid for 30 days is also available.
    Holders of diplomatic or official passports is up to 90 days.
  • Rwanda PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Saudi Arabia PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 days
  • Sierra Leone PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 days
  • Sri Lanka PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival30 daysElectronic Travel Authorization can also be obtained on arrival.
    30 days extendable to 6 months.
  • Tanzania PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 months
  • United States of America PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival90 daysSince October 1, 2022, ESTA is now required for any entry by air, cruise ship, and land
  • Zimbabwe PermalinkShow on Map
    eVisa or Visa On Arrival3 monthsAlso eligible for a universal visa allowing access to Zambia.

Pre-arranged Visa Required

20 destinations require a visa obtained at an embassy or consulate prior to arrival from passport holders of Poland. This requirement may be waived off if Polish citizens meet certain alternate requirements such as holding other visas or resident permits.

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