PhilippinesPoland
Filipino passport · policy checked 17 Jul 2026
Visa required
Apply before you travel.
90
days
on a tourist visa
90
EUR · visa fee
about $106
15-45
days
processing time
VFS
visa application centre
How Filipino citizens apply for a Poland visa
- Lodge your application at a VFS Global visa application centre, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Poland admits Filipino citizens without a pre-arranged visa on a valid document, for a period not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period:
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Schengen visa (any member state)
long-stay (D-type) visa issued by another Schengen Member State are entitled to stay in Schengen Member States other than the one which issued the visa (including Poland) during the validity of that visa.
gov.pl ↗EU / Schengen residence permit or PR
residence permit issued by another Schengen Member State are entitled to stay in Schengen Member States other than the one which issued the permit (including Poland) during the validity of that residence permit.
gov.pl ↗Poland visa cost for Filipino citizens
EUR 90
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
Lodged through VFS Global, whose service fee applies on top and varies by centre.
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
up to 90 days in any 180-day period
EUR 90
Poland visa types for Filipino citizens
TourismTouristdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- - - - Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance
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e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).
e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
For unemployed - a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;
For children under 18 years of age only.
TourismTouristdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey and countries to be visited
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- - - - Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance
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e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).
e.g. the detailed day to day itinerary of the planned trip, confirmation of the order travel from host organization (voucher).
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year, for sponsorship - notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa and bank transactions of a sponsor.
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
For unemployed - a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;
For children under 18 years of age only.
Schengen Visa (C-Type) - Tourist/VisitTourist
90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processing
Short-stay visa for tourism, leisure, and social visits to Poland and the Schengen Area. Permits stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Standard Schengen C-type visa. Fee is EUR 90 for adults (approx. USD 98), EUR 45 for children 6-12 years, free for under 6. Single or multiple-entry options available. Applications must be submitted in person at a Polish consulate via the e-Konsulat booking system no earlier than 6 months and no later than 15 days before travel. Standard processing 15 calendar days; may extend to 30-45 days in exceptional cases.
Official page ↗Business/Conference/other official, Cultural or Sport eventsBusinessdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- Letter from the employer
- (if applicable).
- (if applicable)
- - Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation
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e.g. the detailed plan of the trip, fair participation payment, conference enrolment, invitation letter from the host company in Poland.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For university representatives - letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
Original letter specifying the relevant personal data of the invited, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc.
e.g. confirmation letter from the university/host company confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment).
Business/Conference/other official, Cultural or Sport eventsBusinessdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- Documents indicating the purpose of the journey
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- Letter from the employer
- (if applicable).
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e.g. the detailed plan of the trip, fair participation payment, conference enrolment, invitation letter from the host company in Poland.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For university representatives - letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
Original letter specifying the relevant personal data of the invited, purpose and duration of the visit(s), financial cover of the visit, short company profile, etc.
National Visa (D-Type) - Business ActivityBusiness
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals who own or intend to pursue registered business activity in Poland, or who have been invited by a Polish company for business-related purposes expected to exceed 90 days.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Listed as a distinct D-type visa purpose category ('Business') on the official gov.pl consular page (re-fetched 2026-07-17). For owners of registered businesses in Poland (supported by a KRS/CEIDG company excerpt and bank statements showing turnover) or foreign nationals invited by a Polish company for business purposes exceeding 90 days (supported by an official invitation letter). Fee AED 861 (~USD 234) at the UAE consulate; standard D-type consular fee schedule applies and varies by consulate (e.g. EUR 100 in most European jurisdictions, USD 235 at US consulates). Distinct from the short-stay C-type Schengen business visa (for visits under 90 days) and from the post-arrival Temporary Residence Permit for Conducting Business Activity administered via mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl.
Official page ↗Schengen Visa (C-Type) - BusinessBusiness
90 daysmultiple entry15-45d processing
Short-stay visa for business purposes including commercial meetings, conferences, and negotiations with Polish partners. Permits stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Subcategory of C-type Schengen visa for business purposes. Same fee structure and processing as tourist C-type (EUR 90 adults). Multiple-entry versions commonly issued for frequent business travelers.
Official page ↗SeafarersTransitdocuments
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- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - (if applicable, original and copy of old seaman’s books)
- - - Invitation letter from the Polish shipping agency
- Itinerary that the seafarer will follow to arrive in the Schengen area then the port of boarding and who will be in charge to transport him to the final destination to board the vessel;
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It must state whether the organizers cover the expenses of living during the applicant’s transit. The following information must also be included in the letter:
Biodata of the seafarer (full name, place and date of birth);
Passport and seaman’s books numbers with date of issue and period of validity;
The sailor’s position on the vessel (in case of a group of sailors, this information can be included in a list signed, sealed, and attached to the invitation letter);
Name of vessel;
Date and airport of entry into the Schengen area;
Port of boarding in Poland;
Duration of the contract;
Airport Transit Visa (A-Type)Transit
single entry15-60d processing
Visa for transit through the international transit area of a Polish (Schengen) airport without entering the Schengen Area. Required for nationals of certain countries even when not leaving the transit zone.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Required only for nationals of (13 nationalities): Afghanistan, Armenia (from 1 August 2022), Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka. Exemptions exist for diplomatic passport holders, EU family members, holders of valid C/D-type Schengen visas, and holders of valid residence permits or visas from Canada, Japan, San Marino, the US, or EEA countries. Fee USD 106 (US consulate); appeal/reconsideration fee USD 84. Processing 15 calendar days; may extend to 30-60 days. Does not authorise entry into the Schengen Area.
Official page ↗Schengen Visa (C-Type) - TransitTransit
90 dayssingle entry15-45d processing
Short-stay visa for travelers passing through Polish or Schengen territory en route to a third country. Permits transit through the Schengen Area.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
C-type transit subcategory for passage through Schengen territory. Standard Schengen visa fees and processing apply. Not to be confused with the A-type airport transit visa.
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - Medical ProfessionalMedical
365 daysmultiple entry4-15d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign-qualified doctors, dentists, nurses, obstetricians, and paramedics seeking to practice their profession in Poland following recognition of their qualifications by the Minister of Health.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Requires prior approval from the Minister of Health for recognition of non-EU qualifications. Expedited processing of approximately 4 working days. Eligible professions: doctor, dentist, nurse, obstetrician, paramedic. Applicants from Ukraine, Belarus, Russia, Moldova, Georgia, and Armenia may submit applications by post; others must appear in person. Full consular fee schedule applies (same D-type fee structure).
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - Medical TreatmentMedical
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals travelling to Poland to undergo medical treatment for a period expected to exceed 90 days.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Listed as a distinct D-type visa purpose category ('Medical Treatment') on the official gov.pl consular page (re-fetched 2026-07-17), for patients seeking medical treatment in Poland. Fee AED 861 (~USD 234) at the UAE consulate; standard D-type consular fee schedule applies and varies by consulate. Distinct from the existing 'National Visa (D-Type) - Medical Professional' entry, which covers foreign-qualified doctors/dentists/nurses/paramedics seeking to practice their profession in Poland after qualification recognition by the Ministry of Health, not patients receiving treatment.
Official page ↗Visiting relatives / FriendsFamilydocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - - Invitation letter / officially registered invitation ("ZAPROSZENIE")
- - Documents proving family ties with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months
- Marriage certificate certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the host person / guarantor
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- (if applicable)
- - Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation
- Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance
- Certificate from school
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Please note that there is no obligation in registering official invitation in Poland by the host person - this procedure is a choice as it is connected with legal responsibilities. Regular invitation letter issued by the host person (not registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki") must indicate personal data of the inviting and invited parties, the purpose and duration of the visit, the place of residence of the applicant, relations between the host and applicant, a written commitment to cover the applicant’s living, return and healthcare costs if necessary, signature of the inviting party.
Additionally, if the invitation is not officially registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki" the applicant will be requested to submit a document proving the host’s ability of covering costs associated with the applicant’s stay as well as a document confirming the host’s legal title to the residential premises or a document confirming the host’s ability of providing accommodation to the applicant elsewhere, e.g. an ownership act, rent contract, reservation in the hotel.
The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc.
If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only.
Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.
The policy shall cover at least the entire period of stay.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year.
Please note that officially registered invitation ("Zaproszenie") may confirm financial means for the applicant. Nevertheless presentation of regular income does prove ties with the country and may serve as one of the guarantors of return before the visa expiration.
e.g. notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa, bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year. Please note that a document proving financial means is not required when officially registered invitation is presented.
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For university representatives - letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
For unemployed - a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;
Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host on the character and location of accommodation.
For children under 18 years of age only.
If child is applying.
Visiting relatives / FriendsFamilydocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - - Invitation letter / officially registered invitation ("ZAPROSZENIE")
- - Documents proving family ties with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued with the past 6 months
- Marriage certificate certified with apostille stamp or legalized by the competent authorities issued within the past 6 months
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the applicant
- Confirmation of sufficient financial means for the host person / guarantor
- Confirmation of employment / private business / studies / pension
- (if applicable)
- - Hotel reservation or other proof of accommodation
- Birth certificate, notarized consent from custodian/certificate of custody/letter from school/a copy of a custodian’s passport/Department of Social Welfare and Development clearance
- Certificate from school
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Please note that there is no obligation in registering official invitation in Poland by the host person - this procedure is a choice as it is connected with legal responsibilities. Regular invitation letter issued by the host person (not registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki") must indicate personal data of the inviting and invited parties, the purpose and duration of the visit, the place of residence of the applicant, relations between the host and applicant, a written commitment to cover the applicant’s living, return and healthcare costs if necessary, signature of the inviting party.
Additionally, if the invitation is not officially registered at "Urząd Wojewódzki" the applicant will be requested to submit a document proving the host’s ability of covering costs associated with the applicant’s stay as well as a document confirming the host’s legal title to the residential premises or a document confirming the host’s ability of providing accommodation to the applicant elsewhere, e.g. an ownership act, rent contract, reservation in the hotel.
The certification must be submitted only if the applicant and the host person are relatives, e.g. marital status, birth certificates, etc.
If family member of Polish/EU/EEA citizens only.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or the tax clearance for the previous year.
Please note that officially registered invitation ("Zaproszenie") may confirm financial means for the applicant. Nevertheless, presentation of regular income does prove ties with the country and may serve as one of the guarantors of return before the visa expiration.
e.g. notary sponsorship letter covering the period of the requested visa, bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months or tax clearance for the previous year. Please note that a document proving financial means is not required when officially registered invitation is presented.
For company employees - original letter from employer confirming the position in the company, date of employment, salary for the last 6 months and period of holidays granted (certificate of leave of absence). The letter must include the name and position of the person who signed the certificate, registration and contact details of the company.
For private business - confirmation of business registration, license, income tax return, business financial statement;
For students - proof of enrolment, certificate from the school with confirmation of leave of absence and the valid student's ID card. You may be also requested to submit a student’s record-book;
For university representatives - letter from the school confirming employment and purpose of travelling;
For pensioners - pension certificate indicating the amount of pension;
For unemployed - a written and signed explanation on the applicant’s labour situation;
Please note that only officially registered invitation confirms place of accommodation. Other cases require hotel reservation or written statement of the host on the character and location of accommodation.
For children under 18 years of age only.
If child is applying.
National Visa (D-Type) - Family Member of Polish NationalFamily
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay visa for foreign family members of Polish citizens who wish to join or visit their Polish relative in Poland for a period exceeding 90 days.
The visa application centre publishes no document checklist for this type.
Fee GBP 175 at UK consulate; varies by consulate elsewhere. Fee may be waived in certain circumstances. Applicants must demonstrate family relationship with a Polish citizen. Valid up to 1 year. For longer stays, a temporary residence permit application may be required in Poland.
Official page ↗Student visaStudentdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - (if applicable)
- - (if available)
- Documents confirming financial resources for study in Poland
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e.g. bank statements presenting the transaction/movement of the last 6 months and employment letter of applicant. if the costs are covered by the sponsor: sponsor's 6 month bank account statement, a notary sponsorship letter, a document proving family ties.
Student visaStudentdocuments
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - (if applicable)
- - (if available)
- Documents confirming financial resources for study in Poland
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Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.
The policy shall cover at least the entire period of stay.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transaction/movement of the last 6 months and employment letter of applicant. if the costs are covered by the sponsor: sponsor's 6 month bank account statement, a notary sponsorship letter, a document proving family ties.
National Visa (D-Type) - StudyStudent
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals pursuing full-time education at Polish higher education institutions, including degree programs, PhD studies, exchange programs (Erasmus, NAWA), and language courses.
Subcategories include: Study I year (beginning students), Study II year and above, and Study - Others (PhD, exchange, Erasmus, NAWA). Fee confirmed as USD 235 at US consulates per official gov.pl/usa-en page (re-fetched 2026-07-17); EUR 100 (~USD 109) in most European jurisdictions; GBP 175 in UK; free for Ukrainian nationals. Valid up to 1 year; holders may also stay in other Schengen states up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing 15 calendar/working days; up to 30 days for complex cases. Applications via e-Konsulat system in person at Polish consulate.
Official page ↗WorkWorkdocuments
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- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - - Preliminary employment agreement (original in and its photocopy) (if available)
- Written declaration from the employer
- Proof of accommodation
- Documents proving the scope of activities of the employer
- Health insurance (original and its photocopy)
- - - - - Confirmation of sufficient financial means necessary to cover the costs of foreigner’s entry into and at least the first month of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
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The preliminary employment agreement must stipulate place, conditions and character of employment. The document shall be signed by both parties and drawn up in Polish and English.
The letter should confirm the intention to employ the foreigner as well as the character of employment, the position and the salary of the employee. The document must also include the contact details of the employer as well as the statement on providing the employee with social security scheme in Poland at the actual start of performing employment duties.
e.g. confirmation letter from the employer confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment), hotel reservation.
e.g. the company registration, documents confirming the income, amount of the income tax and the number of persons employed.
Insurance certificate must cover the entire period of the visa validity.
Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.
The policy shall be valid for the Schengen Member States.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months.
Visas for the purpose of carrying out work are issued by the Polish Consul at the office relevant to the applicant's legal residence. The Polish consulate may also accept an application for employment visa lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate. This is a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or national type of visa issued for the period of stay corresponding to the period specified in the work permit but not exceeding one year.
Employment without prior authorization and relevant visa is strictly prohibited.
WorkWorkdocuments
*IMPORTANT NOTE:
- Registered application form
- Original passport
- - - Work permit (original and its photocopy)
- Preliminary employment agreement (original in and its photocopy) (if available)
- Written declaration from the employer
- Proof of accommodation
- Documents proving the scope of activities of the employer
- Health insurance (original and its photocopy)
- - - - - Confirmation of sufficient financial means necessary to cover the costs of foreigner’s entry into and at least the first month of stay in the territory of the Republic of Poland.
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Original document issued by relevant Polish local authorities must be presented.
The preliminary employment agreement must stipulate place, conditions and character of employment. The document shall be signed by both parties and drawn up in Polish and English.
The letter should confirm the intention to employ the foreigner as well as the character of employment, the position and the salary of the employee. The document must also include the contact details of the employer as well as the statement on providing the employee with social security scheme in Poland at the actual start of performing employment duties.
e.g. confirmation letter from the employer confirming providing accommodation with indication of its character and location (dormitory, apartment), hotel reservation.
e.g. the company registration, documents confirming the income, amount of the income tax and the number of persons employed.
Insurance certificate must cover the entire period of the visa validity.
Only a policy issued by an insurance company based in the EU or listed insurance companies recommended for national visa are accepted by the Embassy of Poland in Manila.
The policy shall be valid for the Schengen Member States.
e.g. bank statements presenting the transactions / movements of the last 6 months.
Visas for the purpose of carrying out work are issued by the Polish Consul at the office relevant to the applicant's legal residence . The Polish consulate may also accept an application for employment visa lodged by a third-country national legally present but not residing in its jurisdiction, if the applicant has provided justification for lodging the application at that consulate. This is a Schengen visa (stay up to 90 days) or national type of visa issued for the period of stay corresponding to the period specified in the work permit but not exceeding one year.
Employment without prior authorization and relevant visa is strictly prohibited.
National Visa (D-Type) - Scientific Research (Researcher, D/13)Work
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for non-EU researchers conducting scientific research or development work at an approved Polish research institution under a hosting agreement, for stays exceeding 3 months.
Annotated 'D/13'. Requires a hosting agreement (umowa o przyjęciu w celu realizacji projektu badawczego) with a research institution on the Ministry of the Interior's approved list, specifying the research project, duration, remuneration, and working conditions. Applicant must hold qualifications giving access to doctoral studies (Polish Master's-equivalent). Holders may perform research work without a separate work permit. Fee EUR 80 (approx. USD 87). A national visa or refusal is issued within 30 days of submission. Valid up to 1 year; also permits travel in other Schengen states up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - Seasonal Work (D/05a)Work
270 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals performing seasonal work in Poland (e.g. agriculture, horticulture, tourism, and gastronomy) on the basis of a seasonal work permit issued by the starosta (district labour office).
Seasonal work is permitted for a maximum of 9 months within a calendar year. Requires a prior seasonal work permit (zezwolenie na pracÄ™ sezonowÄ…, type S) obtained by the employer from the powiat (district) labour office, or an entry in the register of seasonal-work applications. After entering on a D/05a visa or under the visa-free regime, the foreigner may apply for a temporary residence permit for seasonal work. National visa fee EUR 80 (approx. USD 87); some consulates charge a different local-currency amount. Visa applied for in person at a Polish consulate via e-Konsulat.
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - WorkWork
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay national visa for foreign nationals taking up employment in Poland, requiring a valid work permit or declaration of intent to entrust work from a Polish employer.
Requires prior work permit (Zezwolenie na pracę) or employer declaration (oświadczenie o powierzeniu wykonywania pracy). Fee USD 235 at US consulate; EUR 100 (~USD 109) at most European consulates. Valid for up to 1 year. Processing 15 working days standard; expedited in 3 working days for urgent cases. Does not include EU Blue Card (fast-track highly-qualified worker stream, processed separately via MOS portal).
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - NATO/SOFAOther
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
National visa issued to NATO military and civilian personnel and their dependants stationed in or transiting through Poland under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA).
Issued to NATO/SOFA personnel and dependants. Fee exemptions may apply under SOFA provisions. Applicants must present NATO orders or equivalent official documentation.
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - Other (General/Miscellaneous)Other
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Catch-all category of the Polish national D-type visa covering purposes not listed separately, such as cultural activities, sports competitions, volunteering, internships, and other justified long-stay purposes.
Used for purposes such as cultural, sports, scientific, religious, and humanitarian activities. Same fee structure and processing times as other D-type categories. Applicants must provide documents proving their specific purpose of stay.
Official page ↗National Visa (D-Type) - Pole's Card (Karta Polaka)Other
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay visa issued to holders of the Pole's Card (Karta Polaka), a document confirming Polish heritage or membership in the Polish nation for persons from former Soviet Union countries.
Available to Karta Polaka holders from countries of the former Soviet Union (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Estonia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan). Fee may be reduced or waived for Karta Polaka holders. Provides certain privileges including reduced visa fees and right to work without a separate work permit.
Official page ↗Schengen Visa (C-Type) / National Visa (D-Type) - Diplomatic/ServiceDiplomatic
multiple entry
Visas issued to holders of diplomatic or service passports for official missions, including diplomatic representatives, consular officers, and accredited international organization staff.
Fee exempt under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Diplomatic passport holders from most countries are also exempt from standard Schengen visa requirements. Issued via the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for accredited diplomats; consulates for service passport holders. Bilateral diplomatic visa waiver agreements may apply.
Official page ↗Working Holiday Visa (National D-Type)Working holiday
365 daysmultiple entry15-30d processingvalid 365d
Long-stay visa for young citizens (aged 18 to under 31) of partner countries to spend up to a year in Poland discovering its culture and language, with the right to take up supplementary employment.
Poland operates working-holiday / youth-mobility agreements with New Zealand, Australia, Taiwan, Japan, Chile, Republic of Korea, Argentina, and Peru; a parallel Youth Mobility Program covers Canada (ages 18-35). Applicants must be at least 18 and not yet 31 at the time of applying (Canada up to 35). Issued as a national D-type visa valid for up to 1 year; no separate work permit is required. The main purpose must be leisure/travel, with employment being supplementary. Administered by the Ministry of Family, Labour and Social Policy; visas issued by Polish consulates. Fee varies by partner country (e.g. Poland - Canada Youth Mobility Program: 202 CAD).
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Poland visa for Filipino citizens - FAQ
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Poland?
Yes - Filipino citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Poland embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Filipino citizens need for Poland?
A valid passport plus the Poland document checklist for your visa type - Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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