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How to get a Poland visa from Indonesia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Indonesian passport holders travelling to Poland.
Visa types & fees
3 visa options for travelling to Poland.
Business visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Student visa
CategoryShort-Stay Study VIsa
Processing time3 weeks
ValidityMore than 90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time15 days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Indonesian applicants need to provide.
- An original Indonesian passport with at least two blank pages to affix visa stamps when issued.
- A duly completed and signed Poland visa application form.
- Passport-sized photographs(35mm x 45mm) not older than 6 months.
- Authentic travel insurance with a minimum cover of 30,000 euros.
- Proof of flight reservations and hotel bookings.
- Receipt of visa application fees.
- Recent bank statement from a reputable bank in Rwanda.
- A detailed travel plan or itinerary.
- A valid return ticket to Indonesia or an onward ticket to another country.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- Indonesians who want to travel to Poland for tourism, family visitations, sight-seeing, and leisure are issued the Poland tourist visa.
- This visa is a Schengen visa as Poland is a part of the European Union under the Schengen policy. It is referred to as the Type-C visa which is a short-stay visa.
- This visa type allows holders to enter other Schengen countries without any other kind of visa.
- People requesting this visa would be given a list of 27 reasons for coming into Poland out of which they are expected to choose one that suits the purpose of their travel.
- Applicants are to have an original passport valid beyond their intended period of stay in Poland.
- It is required that applicants get their biometrics taken at the embassy and this is usually kept for 5 years before renewal.
- There should be a travel document that covers the applicant's period of stay in the country. There should also be provisions for emergencies and other kinds of medical attention the applicant might be needed in the country.
- Applicants would be required to submit a planned budget detailing how much they are expected to have per day in the country and if their funds would be sufficient for the duration of stay.
- A bank statement would be needed as proof of the applicant's financial stability.
- A document of the applicant's confirmed accommodation provision would also be needed at the embassy. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or the house address of a host in Poland.
- In cases where other people want to travel using an applicant's travel document, everyone is expected to have their visa application forms.
Business visa
- This visa is issued as a short stay visa to applicants who have intentions of attending conferences, meetings or signing contracts in Poland.
- It is issued as a Type-C Schengen visa and requires a valid passport before it can be issued.
- The applicant's original passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure date.
- For sponsored applicants, there has to be evidence of the sponsorship from either the host company or the company of employment in the origin or resident country.
- In this case, a letter of permission from the company of employment stating their awareness and approval of the applicant's travel is also required.
- For self-sponsored individuals, you are required to submit a business certificate alongside all other important requirements.
- An Income Tax Revenue document and a bank statement would also be needed in both cases. They should be original and recent.
Long-Stay Study Visa
- Applicants of this visa get issued a Type-D visa.
- Foreigners are to obtain a visa at a Polish consulate in your home country before arrival in Poland. Once you have arrived in Poland, you will need to apply for a Temporary Stay Card 45 days before the expiry of your visa to prolong your stay.
- Applicants are required to have an official letter of acceptance to a college or university in Poland.
- A Curriculum Vitae should be submitted along with other documents.
- The applicant's school-leaving certificates and diplomas are also required.
- You are expected to have evidence of proficiency in one language spoken in Poland.
- Applicants are required to submit confirmation of having the funds for studying and living in Poland.
- There should also be health insurance that would cover the applicant's duration of stay.
- Applicants should also provide a document showing their confirmed accommodation in Poland.
- Some long-stay study visas permit students to work for a limited number of hours per week.
- International students who study in Poland will need to obtain a doctor's certificate confirming that they can freely undertake study in the field of their choice. You will also need to be insured for the duration of your stay in Poland.
Short-Stay Study VIsa
- The short-stay student visa is called the Student Schengen Visa.
- It is an entry permit to the Schengen Zone, granted to foreigners wishing to enter and remain for short stays in Poland or other Schengen countries under the purpose of studying.
- This visa permits its holder to remain in the Schengen territory for a maximum of 3 months.
- Documents stating the purpose of visit to the country such as the course admission report should be submitted.
- Accommodation provision should also be accounted for in the documents being submitted at the embassy.
- Applicants need to be insured in case of emergencies or accidents.
- Applicants are not allowed to get jobs under a Student Schengen Visa.
- The legal processing time for a Student Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. In some cases, you can receive an answer within even shorter periods. However, in extraordinary cases, this period may also extend from 30 to 60 days.
- Note that you are to apply for a Long-Stay Study Visa at the embassy if your study or training course lasts longer than 3 months.
Where to apply
Poland embassy & visa application centers in Indonesia.
Jakarta
AddressJl. H. R. Rasuna Said Kav. X Blok IV/3 Jakarta 12950 Indonesia
Phone(+62) 21 252 5938
Websitewww.dzakarta.msz.gov.pl
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Frequently asked questions
Can you drink in public in Poland
In Poland, since 2018 drinking in public is illegal as a general rule, and police take a strict approach to enforcement of the law. Municipal authorities may allow it in designated areas only.
Is Poland a safe country to visit
Poland is a very safe country. It is ranked 17 out of 162 of the safest and most dangerous countries. However, SafeAround recommends to be vigilant and don't leave belongings unattended.
What is the legal drinking age in Poland
The legal drinking age 18 and it is illegal to sell or serve alcohol to a person under 18 years of age. The law provides an exception for minors aged 16 and 17 if they consume a glass of beer, wine or cider with a meal in a restaurant.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Poland visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.