Types of visas in Poland for citizens of Ukraine

Planning to stay in Poland? Find out what type of visa will be appropriate for your destination and prepare to apply according to current requirements.

Type A transit visa

It is intended for citizens of high-risk countries who are merely transferring at an airport in the Schengen zone without leaving the transit zone. Ukrainian citizens usually do not need this visa, but it is worth knowing the transit rules.

Schengen visa type C - up to 90 days

The most popular visa for travelers to Poland for tourism, family or business purposes. It can be obtained when:

  • Poland is the main or first destination,
  • The trip covers several Schengen countries, but you spend most days in Poland,
  • the first country in the Schengen area is Poland and the main destination is not specified.

The visa can be single, double or multiple visas. In special cases, an LTV visa valid only on Polish territory is issued.

Type D national visa - more than 90 days

Dedicated to those planning a longer stay in Poland - for example, for work, study, family reunification, or the Karta Polaka. Maximum validity period is 1 year.

Health insurance - mandatory for any visa

Any foreigner applying for a visa must present valid health insurance for the duration of their stay.

Simplified visa procedure for family members of EU citizens

Applies to family members of EU citizens (without Polish citizenship), i.e. spouses, children under 21 and partners in a recognized partnership.

The application can be submitted free of charge and without prior registration. Necessary documents:

  • Form from e-consulate,
  • 3.5 x 4.5 cm color photo,
  • valid passport,
  • documents confirming the family relationship with the EU citizen,
  • Proof of accompanying or joining the EU citizen at the place of stay.

Important: A refusal decision may be appealed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Biometric data

A national visa requires a photo, a Schengen visa requires a photo and fingerprints. If you were fingerprinted within the last 59 months, you do not need to resubmit.

Among the exemptions are children under the age of 12, people who are physically unable to submit prints, heads of state and monarchs on official visits.

Data security

The administrator of the VIS data is the Police Headquarters, 148/150 Pulawska St., 02-624 Warsaw. If you have any doubts, you can contact the data protection authority.

Legal basis

  • Law of December 12, 2013 on foreigners,
  • Law of June 25, 2015. - Consular Law,
  • Regulation (EC) No. 810/2009 - Visa Code.

Learn more about legalizing the stay of foreigners in Poland or go to the offer of insurance to visa.

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