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Tourist Visa
To apply for a tourist visa for Poland, you will need to gather the following documents:
1. Passports
• Original Passport: Must have at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages.
• Old Passport Booklets: If any, should also be submitted.
2. Photographs
• Quantity: 3 photographs.
• Specifications: White background, glossy finish, 80% face coverage with a little shoulder to be seen, eyes and face clearly visible.
• Dimensions: 45mm x 35mm.
3. Covering Letter
• Addressed to: The Visa Officer, Embassy of the Republic of Poland.
• Contents: Should include a brief profile of the applicants, purpose of travel, and travel dates.
• Format:
o For individuals: On plain paper.
o For officials/sponsored applicants: On company letterhead.
4. Bank Statements
• Duration: Last 6 months.
• Details: Personal and company bank statements with bank's seal and signature.
• Relevance: Should show proof of funds and income from active accounts.
• Format: Preferably A4 size, with a closing date close to the date of visa application.
5. Income Tax Returns (ITR)
• Duration: Last 3 years.
• Details: Income Tax Acknowledgement / ITR-V (Saral) of individuals and the company.
6. Itinerary / Air Tickets
• Details: Return air tickets with all internal flight/train tickets if any.
• Itinerary: Day-wise itinerary of the tour.
7. Purpose of Travel / Accommodation
• Proof: Accommodation, purpose at the destination, booking certificates, and payment receipts from the tour operator.
• Hotel Vouchers: Should be included.
8. Supporting Credentials
Businessmen:
• Documents: Proprietorship certificate, Certificate of Registration, Memorandum of Association, Articles of Association, Partnership Deed.
• NOC: From other partners or Directors in case of partnership.
Employees:
• Documents: Leave sanction letter from the company (Government body for public servants), last 3 months salary statements (private firms), company ID card (optional), retirement certificate or letter, copy of pension book.
• Pension Statements: Last three months.
Students:
• Documents: Leave sanction letter from the educational institution (during working days), Bonafide Certificate from the educational institution (during vacations), School/College ID card (optional).
Newly Wed / Honeymooners (if the spouse's name is not endorsed in their passports):
• Documents: Marriage Certificate (Original), Wedding Invitation card/Photographs (if marriage certificate is not ready).
Children Travelling Unaccompanied by Both Parents/Either Parent:
• Documents: Notary attested NOC on stamp paper from both/either parent, passport copies/copy of both/either parent, birth certificate of the applicant, and copies of parents' ID cards (if they don't have passports).
Travelers Unaccompanied by Spouses/Partners:
• Documents: Notary attested NOC on stamp paper from the unaccompanied spouse, passport copy of the unaccompanied spouse, or any government ID proof mentioning spouse's name if not a passport holder.
9. Additional Supporting Documents (if available)
• FD Receipts: From banks.
• Shares/Debentures Certificates: Public shares/debentures certificate.
• Asset Evaluation Report: From a Chartered Accountant (CA).
10. Travel Insurance
• Requirements: Valid travel insurance from Embassy-approved companies.
• Coverage: Should cover the days of travel with a minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
Ensure that all documents are properly arranged and meet the specified requirements before submission to avoid any delays in the visa application process.
Disclaimers
The above list of documents is the standard requirement for the visa application. The Embassy/Consulate/High Commission/Application Centres reserve the right to request additional documents for verification.
Travelspoc does not guarantee the outcome of any visa application. Decisions on visa applications are at the sole discretion of the respective Embassy/Consulate/High Commission.
Visa Application Centres and Embassy Information
Embassy of the Republic of Poland
50-M Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi - 110 021
Tel : + 91 11 414 96 992
Email : newdelhi.amb.wk@msz.gov.pl
Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai
Nirmal Building 11A, 11th Floor, 241/242 Backbay Reclamation, Nariman Point, Mumbai 400 021
Tel : (+91 22 ) 22 85 26 31, 22 85 26 41
Email : mumbaj.kg.info@msz.gov.pl
Consulate of the Republic of Poland in Bangalore
Sua House, 26 / 1 Kasturba Cross Road, Bangalore 560001
Tel : (+ 91 80) 411 20 782
Email : polandblr@yahoo.com
