Data verified
India passport holders: Single entry for Poland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Poland has rising Indian worker community — recent work visa fraud concerns affecting Indians.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Polish National D (>90 days): Work (Type 06 for employment — popular Indian route), Study, Family Reunification, Poland Business Harbour, Long-term Residence. Work visa quota for Asian countries.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years. Max Stay: 90 days within 180-day period.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's invitation legalized; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day); Employment letter; ITR; Aadhaar + PAN; Biometrics at VFS India.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Apply via VFS Global India. Poland has rising Indian worker community — recent work visa fraud concerns affecting Indians.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Indians: (1) Work visa fraud scandal 2023-24 (Polish employers selling fake work invitations to Indians via Punjab agencies); (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Weak ties to India; (4) Past Schengen overstays — Poland flagged for Indian overstay patterns; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Asylum-claim history; (7) Onward EU movement suspicion; (8) Inconsistent itinerary; (9) Punjab/Gujarat applicants face heightened scrutiny.
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