Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for a Polish visa if I am outside Ukraine?

Who is authorised to handle Polish visa applications in Ukraine?

Is it necessary for me to submit all of my valid international passports? Why is this necessary?

Is it possible to transfer a visa to another passport if the one with the visa has been lost or damaged?

With a valid Polish national visa, may I travel to other Schengen countries?

Is it possible for me to hold two valid Schengen visas from different countries?

Is there a timeframe for receiving a refund of the service cost if it is not used?

After the passport is given from the Embassy, how long does the Visa Application Centre retain it?

Do I need to make an appointment to pick up my passport?

Is it necessary to schedule an appointment for the submission of documents for a group of more than 10 people traveling for a sporting or cultural event?

I have a visa application registration at 10 a.m., but I won't be able to make it to the VAC in time. Will you accept my docs on the same day at a different time?

Is it necessary for me to be present during the document submission process if I have already passed the biometrics procedure?

Will my service and visa expenses be repaid if my visa application is denied?

Can I have both a Schengen and a national visa at the same time?

Is it possible to apply for a visa if I already have a residence card in Poland?

Is a notarized written consent required for a 16-year-old child to travel abroad?

Can the minor apply for a visa as an accompanying person to visa for the purpose, when the parents possess another type of visa?

Is it possible for an adult consumer with a Karta Polaka card to invite his or her parents?

Is it possible for a great-grandson (daughter) to apply for documentation for an evacuation visa?

Is it possible for drivers transporting international freight to apply for a national visa?

Is it possible for a non-Ukrainian national to submit documentation as a relative of someone who has been evacuated from Poland?

Is it possible to apply for a visa using a faxed invitation?

Is it possible for first-degree relatives to finance the costs of a business visa application?

Is it possible to submit documentation without the genuine Ukrainian passport?

Is it possible for a customer to submit papers without the original prepayment receipt?

Is it possible for a grandmother or grandfather to apply for paperwork on behalf of their grandchildren?

Should I pay the service price again if I cancelled an appointment that I had scheduled?

Should the minor be present during the document submission process if his or her biometric data has already been collected?

Should parents present a child with notarized written consent if they are applying for paperwork all at once?

Will the receipt remain valid after the appointment has been canceled?

In the event of a refusal, would the service cost be refunded?

Is a minor's presence required during the application process?

What nations are included in the list of those who are exempt from the requirement to obtain a visa?

Is there a limit to how long I can stay in the Schengen zone without a visa?

Is it possible for me to visit the Schengen zone more than once during this time?

What type of travel document is required to enjoy the Schengen zone's visa-free regime?

Does the removal of visas grant me access to the Schengen zone's territory?

What documents must be shown at border control?

How much cash is required for travel within the Schengen zone?

Is proof of medical insurance required when applying for a visa?

Under which circumstances can I visit Schengen zone without a visa?

Is it necessary to obtain a visa if I intend to work within the Schengen zone for a period of less than 90 days?

Should I submit additional information about a person who asks me to visit a friend or family who resides in the Schengen area at the border?

If I plan to travel to the Schengen area for short-term study, do I need to apply for a visa and/or a study permit?

Is it feasible to travel between Schengen countries without obtaining a visa?

What are the implications if I stay in the Schengen area for more than 90 days (without a resident card or long-term visa) or work without a permit?

Can I apply for a reimbursement of the study fees in case of failure to obtain a visa?

How do I request a refund?