Any country in Europe can be considered an ideal destination for tourism. However, among these countries, Poland has special features that attract both local travelers and world tourism. The unique architecture, natural beauty, culture and art found in the capital Warsaw, as well as Krakow, Poznan, Gdansk and other cities are quite successful in attracting tourists. If you have a family member or friend living in Poland and you want to travel and visit this beautiful country, you can apply for a Polish Schengen visa. You can get detailed information about the documents required for a guest visa, invitation letter and visa procedure from this article.
Poland Visa Types
Since Poland is a Schengen country, a Polish Schengen visa is required for short-term visits. This type of visa can be applied for temporary purposes such as tourism, visiting family and friends, business trips, medical examination or treatment, short-term studies and exchange programs. Those who need to stay in Poland for more than 90 days, for example for long-term studies such as bachelor's, master's, doctoral studies or permanent work, can apply for a Polish national visa. In this case, an official invitation or acceptance letter from the educational or work institution is required.
For short-term visits, a "guest visa" type is applied for. It should be noted that a visitor visa does not grant the right to permanent residence in Poland, it is intended only for short-term trips.
Poland Schengen Visa
There are single-entry and multiple-entry types of Polish Schengen visa. At the same time, you can apply for visas for three months, six months, one year, two years or five years. With a Polish visa, you can enter any Schengen country. However, it is recommended that you make your first entry from the country where you received the visa, namely Poland. Otherwise, those wishing to enter, especially from Western European countries, may not be allowed by the border service. This experience has occurred in some cases, so it is advisable to avoid this risk.
When applying for a Polish Schengen visa, you must indicate that you will be staying in Poland for the maximum duration of your trip.
Documents Required for Poland Schengen Visa Application
The following documents must be submitted for a Polish Schengen visa:
- Original and copy of the first page of the foreign passport
- Copies of previous visas and entry-exit stamps (if any)
- Copy of ID card
- Certificate from the place of work* and salary slip (certificate from the educational institution for students) Certificate from the bank account in your name (more information about the amount is below)
- Bank statement for the last 6 months
- Extracts from the properties in your name and a copy of the technical passport of the car (if any)
- Proof of civil status (marriage certificate, birth certificates of children or divorce certificate)
- 2 biometric photos 3.5x4.5 size
- Airline ticket and hotel reservations
- Travel insurance in accordance with Schengen rules
- Application form filled out in English
- Confirmation of appointment
- Invitation letter (more information below)
- Document confirming the right of the inviting person to reside in Poland (residence permit, national visa and etc.)
- Document confirming family relationship (if any)
Documents marked with "*" must be submitted in English. If the documents are in Azerbaijani, a notarized translation is required.
Visa Procedure
The application for a Polish visa is submitted to the Polish Embassy in Azerbaijan. The visa decision is issued by the consul at the consular department of the embassy.
The appointment for a Polish visa is different from other Schengen countries. To make an appointment, you must first select a suitable date in the consulate's system and fill out the online application form. The application form must be completed within 60 minutes, otherwise the scheduled appointment time will be lost. Therefore, all necessary information must be ready before the appointment is scheduled so that filling out the application form does not take long. After completing the application form, the scheduled date and automatically scheduled appointment time are displayed on the last page. That is, the applicant can choose a suitable day for the appointment, but the time is determined by the system. In some cases, there may be no free appointment time in the system. In this case, new places are opened on the 10th, 20th and 30th of each month (or one day before or after if these dates fall on non-working days).
An appointment is mandatory in advance, otherwise the documents will not be accepted. Visa applications can be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the date of travel. Personal presence is mandatory for the submission of documents, but children under 12 years of age do not need to attend the appointment.
Note: Especially during business trips, it may be possible to schedule an appointment earlier than the time indicated in the system. In this case, the company in Poland should send an email or contact the Polish Embassy in Baku.
The Schengen visa procedure can take 10-20 days from the date of application. The visa fee is 35 euros and is payable in cash only, in euros.
Chance of Obtaining Polşa Schengen Visa
Your chances of getting a Polish visa depend on your profile. Having a stable job and position, having a monthly income in the standard range (in practice, visas have been issued to people with an income of 300-500 AZN), having a sufficient amount in your bank account, having property in your name, family and children, as well as your travel history increase your chances of getting a visa. The Polish embassy is relatively convenient for those who are getting a Schengen visa for the first time. However, having previous visas is also a factor that increases your chances of getting a visa.
During a guest visa, your close relationship with the inviting person and the accuracy of the documents you provide have a positive impact on your chances of obtaining a visa.
Visa Support to Poland
As Vizam.az, we can help you with your Poland Schengen visa application. Our service includes appointment scheduling, filling out the application form, preparing documents, booking flights and hotels, planning a trip, travel insurance, consulting and monitoring the visa procedure. The insurance fee is calculated separately from the service fee and is usually between 16-18 AZN for 1 week. An additional fee is required for notarized translation of documents. The total service fee is 79 AZN per person.
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