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Myanmar 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 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via VFS Global Bangkok (Polish Embassy via Bangkok). Poland recruits foreign workers — caregivers, IT, manufacturing — Myanmar uptake limited post-coup.
Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit. Polish National D (>90 days): Work (Type 06 for employment), 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.
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 — banking sanctions); Employment letter; ITR; NRC; Biometrics at VFS Bangkok; For Work: MOEA verification.
Visa types (1)
Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~MMK 207,900). Apply via VFS Global Bangkok (Polish Embassy via Bangkok). Poland recruits foreign workers — caregivers, IT, manufacturing — Myanmar uptake limited post-coup.
Common rejection reasons
Common Schengen rejections for Myanmar (~40-50%): (1) Work visa fraud scandal 2023-24 (Polish employers selling fake work invitations via Asian recruitment agencies); (2) Banking sanctions; (3) Weak ties to Myanmar — military draft asylum-flight; (4) Past Schengen overstays; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Onward EU movement suspicion; (7) Caregiver visa fraud — illegal Myanmar recruitment to Poland; (8) Asylum-claim history.
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