Poland visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting Poland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Polish Visa.

  • A Thailand passport which will be valid 6 months after exiting from the country. 
  • Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photograph must be at least 3 months old from the time of application.
  • Original bank statement for the last three months prior to the date of application for the visa.
  • Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Return flight ticket must be provided.
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing dates, time, entry and exit to the country.
  • A cover letter which explains the purpose of your visit to Poland.
  • Proof of civil status, for example; your birth or marriage certificate.

Poland Visa for Thais

Facts about Poland

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometers, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate.

Types of Poland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa 15 days more than 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 5 days

General Requirements for Poland Visa

  • A Thailand passport which will be valid 6 months after exiting from the country. 
  • Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photograph must be at least 3 months old from the time of application.
  • Original bank statement for the last three months prior to the date of application for the visa.
  • Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
  • Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
  • Return flight ticket must be provided.
  • Copy of travel itinerary showing dates, time, entry and exit to the country.
  • A cover letter which explains the purpose of your visit to Poland.
  • Proof of civil status, for example; your birth or marriage certificate.
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Poland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Polish visa is issued to Thais traveling to Poland for tourism or visitation purposes.
  • Poland is a Schengen country so visitors can apply for a Schengen visa.
  • This visa is valid for 90 days.
  • Visitors traveling for visitation purposes are required to provide invitation letter.
  • Travel medical insurance confirmation of minimum 30,000 € coverage within Poland and the entire Schengen area must be provided.
  • Applicants are required to provide a cover letter stating the purpose of visit to Poland.
  • Flight air ticket reservation with dates and flight numbers specifying entry and exit from Poland is also required.
  • Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel booking reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay in Poland is required.
  • Proof of sufficient financial means for the period of stay in Poland in form of bank statement must be provided.
  • Applicants who are employed should bring the following:
    • Employment contract.
    • Current bank statement of the latest 6 months.
    • No-objection certificate from employer.
  • Poland is the center of vodka, even with that, it is illegal to drink in the streets. You can be fined heavily or deported.
  • Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.

Poland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Polish business visa is for Thais looking to travel to Poland for business purposes.
  • You will need to provide a letter from the Poland company you will be visiting. This letter will also contain their detailed address, accompanied by the date and actual purpose of your trip.
  • If the intention is to attend a meeting or seminar, confirmation/invitation from the conference organizer/institution is required.
  • The invitation letter must also mention how the expenses of the applicant are going to be covered during his/her travel. It must be made clear whether it will be sponsored by the employer or the local company.
  • In most cases, you will also need to submit a ‘no-objection’ letter. This letter is required to validate your current status and assure the embassy that your have permission to travel. A no-objection letter is typically obtained from your employer or school authorities.
  • If you are employed, you will have to present a certificate from your employer stating or allowing your business travel.
  • Your bank statement from the last 6 months is needed. Self-employed people will submit proof of business registration.

Poland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Polish student visa is issued to Thais looking to study in Poland.
  • Before this visa is issued, a letter of acceptance from the school offering the admission should be submitted.
  • An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Poland is also required.
  • Certificates and transcripts of applicant's previous schools should be submitted.
  • You must provide a cover letter, stating why you chose to study in Poland. 
  • Healthcare in Poland is not free for foreigners. It is important for students to have health insurance that comes to at least 30,000 euros.
  • Students are required to carry enough funds that'd ensure they can comfortably spend 20 euros per day. 
  • When you receive your student visa you will be issued a temporary residence card. The first residence permit is issued for a period of 15 months. It can be renewed afterwards for periods of up to 3 years.
  • If you don't have enough means to fund yourself while in Poland,  you can support yourself financially through scholarships and funding programs.
  • Part-time jobs and, in some cases, student loans are also available to foreigners.

Poland Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Thais intending to make short stops in Poland can do so with the transit visa.
  • This visa allows Thais to alight from a flight in a Polish airport and board another flight going to their destination.
  • Flight ticket of your destination country should be presented during visa application.
  • The visa of your destination country must be provided.
  • If you are under the age of 18 years, the unabridged original copy of your birth certificate should be provided.
  • Only travelers with a clean criminal record will be issued this visa.
  • The visa is valid for 5 days.
  • You are required to exit the country before the expiry of your visa.
  • The transit visa cannot be extended.

Poland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

340.00 (PLN)

Business visa

340.00 (PLN)

Student visa

340.00 (PLN)

Transit visa

340.00 (PLN)

Poland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Thailand

Location

Address

Bangkok

Polish Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand --- Unit 605-607, 6th Floor, Athenee Tower Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand

www.bangkok.msz.gov.pl

bangkok.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

(+66) 2079 7300

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best currency to take to Poland?

The best currency to take to Poland is the Polish Zloty. No need to take Euros,you can just bring pounds and exchange them in Kraków.

What is the best month to visit Poland?

September or October are the best time to visit Poland as the temperatures during this time from 5 to 15 degrees and are quite pleasant in the day and the temperature usually falls at night.