Do you need a visa for Poland? For a transit trip. Documents for obtaining a visa

For Russians living in Kaliningrad, there is a special pass. It is called the MPP card and is issued in a simplified manner. To obtain it, the applicant must prove the fact that he has lived in this city or in the last 3 years Kaliningrad region.

This is how the MCP map looks like for residents of Kaliningrad

The average time for issuing an MPP card is 3-4 business days.

The geography of visiting with this visa for Russians is limited. Residents of the Kaliningrad region are allowed to travel only in the following areas bordering this region:

1. Puck.
2. Gdynia.
3. Elblag.
4. Gdansk.

Border regions of Poland with the Kaliningrad region

Submission of documents

If a Russian applies for a Polish "Schengen" for the first time, then you can only apply in person. Exceptions include:

• Obtaining a Polish visa for a person with disabilities.
• Applying through an accredited travel agency.
• Applying for a visa for a minor.

For a group of students, only the teacher submits an application. Members of the group who have reached the age of 18 can apply in person.

In the absence of the possibility of filing an application in person, it is necessary to obtain the written consent of the diplomat. This document is attached to other certificates.

Basic package

For a visa to Poland, you need to collect all the documents that the embassy requires.

List of documents required for everyone Russian travelers, regardless of the purpose of their trip, is as follows:

• Questionnaire.
• International passport.
• 2 photographs.
• Copy of important pages of the passport.
• Photocopies of old passports.
• Copies of all important pages of the Russian passport.
• Confirmation of financial viability.

The traveler must have a sufficient amount on the account at the rate of PLN 100 / 24 hours for 1 person. Validity of financial documents - 30 days. All certificates from the bank must reflect the movement of money for 90 days. An English or Polish translation is not required.

Passport Requirements

To obtain a visa to Poland, an original passport is provided. It must be issued within the last decade in the name of the applicant. After leaving the Schengen area, this document must be valid for another 3 months. And also a foreign passport must have at least 2 unused pages.

Requirements for a certificate of employment

An example of an invitation for a business visa to Poland

Another important document is a written request from a Polish employer for a Russian business visa.

IP owners additionally need to provide for the last 3 months. Persons involved in economic activity, you need to attach to the main list of documents a certificate of 2 personal income tax from the tax office.

Obtaining a long-term visa

Persons whose stay in the country is not limited to a short period of time need to apply for a long-term visa. It gives a Russian citizen the opportunity to stay in the country for at least 360 days / 12 months. With this pass in hand, a person can move freely within the Schengen zone for 90 days. The list of documents for a visa must include all certificates confirming the need to obtain such a pass. Today it is issued to students and travelers.

It is issued on the basis of a document certifying that a Russian is included in the list of students. A student card is also provided. A quality photocopy is attached to the original of this document.

Watch the video: getting student visa to Poland.

For a transit trip

The package of papers for Russians traveling in transit is as follows:

• Booking hotel room in the country of destination.
• A photocopy of the invitation letter.
• Original and photocopy of the visa of the country of destination.

Usually these documents are sufficient. But sometimes a tourist is asked to provide additional information or invited for an interview.

A transit visa is not needed for Russians, citizens of Ukraine and Belarus to move through the Polish territory to the Schengen countries, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

You need to have visas of these states, a residence permit or a temporary residence permit. The period of stay on Polish territory does not exceed 5 days.

Purchasing pass

Can be single or multiple. The stamp is valid throughout the Schengen area. In the application, the Russian is obliged to indicate that he is going specifically for shopping.

A multiple entry pass is issued if you have an old Schengen visa to Poland issued within the previous 3 years. When a Russian will apply for a visa to Poland for shopping next time, he will need to provide a photocopy foreign passport with previous stamps. And also attached is confirmation that the Russian really made purchases on the territory of this country. To do this, you will need to provide TAX FREE. It can be replaced by a VAT invoice with the name of the applicant.

This is what TAX FREE looks like

Traveling with children

If a Russian travels with children, then he will have to draw up and submit the following documents for a Polish visa:

1. The original birth certificate of the child.
2. A photocopy of the birth certificate.
3. Consent to export children.
4. Photocopies of all important pages of parents' passports and Schengen visas.

The last point is relevant when a visa for a child is made separately. Consent to export is issued when a young traveler travels only with his father, mother, or with a third party. This document is notarized. If it is impossible to obtain consent, then you need to provide certificates that explain this point.

It looks like the consent of one of the parents to send the child abroad

If the minor does not have his own passport, the visa stamp is pasted into the document of the father or mother.

Poland is pretty popular country Ukrainians, and there are several reasons for this. First, it is a fairly advanced European country, which is located in close proximity to Ukraine. Secondly, salaries on its territory are higher than in Ukrainian cities, and, consequently, many Ukrainians go to work in Poland. Thirdly, in this state you can study for a small amount of money.

And yet on this moment most of all, citizens of Ukraine are interested in material wealth, namely the opportunity to go to work in Poland.

Labor visa to Poland for Ukrainians in 2017

Starting from 2017, the rules for issuing work visas to Poland for citizens of Ukraine and other states will be changed. In many ways, the country's authorities decided to take this step in order to reduce the number of fictitious jobs, thanks to which thousands of migrants were left with nothing or used a visa for other purposes.

The new employment rules in Poland indicate that the permit will now be issued by local labor offices. If earlier it was important to have an invitation from the company in order to approve a visa, now, on the contrary, in order to go to work in Poland, you will need permission from the labor office at the request of the company. In other words, if previously a Ukrainian could get a job by invitation, now it will not be valid.

Polish companies and foreign nationals applying for vacancies themselves are worried that visa processing will be delayed because labor offices will not be able to issue all permits on time.

Types of visas for employment

Ukrainians in 2017 will be able to apply for three types of visas. The first visa is temporary and valid for six months. Such a document will be issued to those foreigners who plan to work in Polish companies in various positions. At the same time, innovations in 2017 establish certain rules: a company in which a foreign citizen can work must operate on the market for at least a year.

The second type is a seasonal visa valid for eight months. Such a document will be available to Ukrainians who are employed for a season in the field of tourism, agriculture or food. By the way, in this case, everyday work and vacation in Gdansk by the sea can be perfectly combined.

The third type is issued for a year and is called Permission. Although earlier it was referred to as a visa from the governor. What are the benefits of a voivode visa? With it, it is not necessary to wait for a work permit from the labor office. In other words, a Ukrainian can come to Poland and find a job on its territory. Only in this case, there is one caveat: he must find a job within two weeks, otherwise the visa may be canceled. Such a permit document may take more than several months to be issued.

A Ukrainian citizen, having left for work in Poland, will have the right to change the company once and extend the visa once.

Another change will affect the companies themselves, but this innovation will have a positive effect on foreign citizens. Now, when opening a new company, the monthly budget for each employed person should be about PLN 3,500. And this is almost $900. Also, the Polish government intends to equalize the wages of foreigners and its citizens. The contract with the citizens of Ukraine will be concluded in their native language, which will help to secure labor relations.

Documents for obtaining a visa

Whatever type of permit the citizens of Ukraine are going to issue, the package of documents is standard.

If the visa is a tourist visa, then you will need a return ticket and payment for the hotel reservation, as well as a certificate of employment. If you are applying for a visa for employment, in addition to a work permit, you will need documents that confirm your place of residence in Poland: a rental or housing agreement by a company.

Visit card through the police school

Stay cards are a temporary residence permit in Poland. It is issued to those who work officially in the country or study at a university.

However, there are other options to apply for a residence card without obtaining a work permit through the labor office or admission to a higher educational institution.

To apply for a residence card, which can replace a visa for Ukrainians, you need to provide four copies of the completed application form to the embassy. At the same time, it must be filled out in Polish. You will also need three copies of the pages of the international passport, five photographs 4.5x3.5 cm, a rental agreement, confirmation from the school that you are a student of the school, a temporary residence permit, which can be obtained from the owner of the rental housing. When studying for paid basis payment confirmation will be required. It is also important to confirm that you will be able to provide for yourself during your studies. It is important to provide a document that confirms the ability to return home. Again, this can be done using an account statement. Another document is medical insurance.

With the help of the card, you can work officially without a work permit. If you want to cross the Polish border, you do not need a visa for this. Such a document allows you to register real estate and buy a car. Also, with a residence card directly from Poland, you can apply for visas for stays in countries that are not Schengen zone states.

For Ukrainians in 2017, there are great prospects for visiting Poland, especially in terms of work. The Polish market is always saturated with vacancies, and due to innovations, the relationship between foreign citizens and Polish companies will be more transparent and understandable.

The geographical location of Poland, relative to our country, allows tourists to cross the border by car. IN last years this a tourist route is gaining more and more popularity, and as a result, many of our compatriots need a Polish visa. However, not every prospective tourist knows how to apply for a visa to Poland.
Poland, like most countries of the Schengen Agreement, allows the issuance of permission to enter the state by visa centers. At the same time, you can get a visa in another way, for example, by contacting the Polish Embassy in Russia or one of Consulates General. Those wishing to make obtaining a visa less time-consuming, but more costly, should contact a travel agency for support

Is a visa required?

When planning a trip, many people are probably wondering: do Russians need a Schengen visa to Poland? The answer is simple and unequivocal - yes, since it will not be possible to cross the border without the specified document. Moreover, if the purpose of the visit is leisure, an official visit, a visit to relatives or work issues, the applicant must apply for a Schengen visa. For a long-term stay in the country and further obtaining a residence permit, a national entry permit will be required.
If an applicant from Russia already has a Schengen visa, there is no need to open an additional one. However, there are some nuances in this situation. The applicant must obtain a Schengen and most time to be in the state where the stamp was placed. A visit to Poland is possible after.

Varieties of tolerances

Schengen visa category C

Basic permission to visit the Republic. Russian tourists they get it when they go on a short-term study, on a business trip, to visit by invitation, etc. This type of permit can be called the most common, because in the country, in fact, there is something to see for tourists. Travelers are attracted by the extraordinary beauty of mountains, medieval buildings, health-improving complexes. The latter are famous for their low pricing policy and a fairly good level of service.

National visa type D

Another type of permission. This visa is long-term and allows the visitor to obtain a residence permit. Our compatriots ask for such permission if they want to work or study in the Republic, as well as when they marry a citizen (citizen) of Poland. The filing fee will be 60 euros.

Transit permit (categories A and B)

Its design is due to the desire of tourists to pass through Poland in Western Europe Without stops. Important: if travelers have a visa of the country of destination, apply separately. The same applies to boarding a plane in Poland. Having a category A visa, the traveler has the right to make one transfer in local airport in case you stay in the country for a day. When leaving the airport zone is not included in the plans of vacationers, you can not issue a Polish Schengen.

Visa for Kaliningraders

For the population of Kaliningrad and the region, a special type of permission to enter the country is provided. Its name is the MCP map for those living in the border areas. Receipt is carried out according to a simplified scheme and lasts several working days.
The key feature of obtaining is the confirmation by the applicant of the fact of his residence in the specified territory for the last 3 years (passport, residence permit or temporary identity card with a registration mark; certificate of registration at the place of residence and an extract from the house book, certified by the relevant registration authorities).
The consular fee for consideration of the dossier will be 20 euros, also depending on the place of submission of papers, it may be supplemented by a visa fee - 6 euros. Both fees are non-refundable. From payment consular fee Citizens under 16 and over 65, disabled people of the first and second groups, children with disabilities were released.
For the first time, a permit can be obtained for a period of 2 years, but not more than the expiration date of a foreign passport. Limit stay in the state each trip up to 30 days, but not more than 90 days every 6 months.
However, even here there are some subtleties. Despite permission to enter the country, a citizen is limited in his movements. Only the cities and districts of Puck, Gdansk, etc., adjacent to the Kaliningrad Region, are open to the public.

Required Papers

A Polish visa is issued only upon the provision of a certain set of documents. The list of papers is standard, almost the same as that of other Schengen countries.
So, in order to open a Polish visa, the applicant must submit the following documents:

1. Form - a form with a signature, which should be filled out in Latin or in Polish.
2. Original international passport, the limitation period of which is no more than 10 years. The document must have blank pages (at least 2), and not lose its relevance for another 3 months after leaving the country.
3. Photo in the amount of 2 pieces, size 35/45 mm.
4. A photocopy of double-page pages of a foreign passport with a photo and personal data.
5. Passport with an expired validity period, its copy (if any).
6. Photocopies of all completed pages internal passport the applicant.
7. Medical insurance that meets the necessary requirements: amount - 30 thousand euros, coverage area - all Schengen states.
8. Papers confirming a satisfactory financial condition. These include:

• banking documents;
• certificates from the employer indicating the salary and position held;
• certificates of registration of individual entrepreneurs and registration with the tax authority;
• A cover letter from a sponsor who is a relative.

1. Permission to process personal data (in the VC).

In the latter case, in order to open a visa for the applicant, it is necessary for the person paying for this trip to prove his solvency. There is no need to translate certificates into English or Polish.
All specified documents for a visa to Poland are mandatory for any tourist, regardless of the purpose of arrival on the territory of the Republic.

Other papers

List of documents upon receipt tourist visa remains the same, only in addition you should provide a certificate from the hotel or an apartment reservation, indicating the availability of a place to stay and prepayment. A paper confirming the route, or air, railway tickets will also come in handy.
To obtain a visa and further visit the country at the invitation of a private person, you need:
A letter certified by a notary is an invitation, indicating the purpose and timing of the trip, personal data of both parties and contact numbers.
Certificates confirming the legal presence in Poland of the inviting party.
A photocopy of the main spread of the inviting passport.
Original and photocopy of the invitation, registered in the Voivodeship at the place of residence (if the invitation is not from a relative).
If the applicant is invited by an organization, you must provide the invitation itself with all seals and signatures, which is registered in the Voivodship. The documents for obtaining a visa must indicate the purpose and timing of the trip, personal information.
Important: regardless of who invited the tourist to Poland, the Schengen applicant must provide financial guarantees and data on the place of his stay in the Republic.
If you need to visit the country for the purpose of short-term study, you should present the original and photocopies of papers confirming enrollment (student card, for example).

How to correctly fill out the questionnaire

A correctly completed application form plays an important role when applying for a visa to Poland. You can enter information at the Visa Application Center, or at home by downloading the application form from the official website. The form is provided in Russian, and the questions are very clear. In case of difficulty, you can peep into the sample, which is also available on the website and at the Visa Application Centre.
When filling out and submitting documents, you should follow simple rules:

• Accuracy, no typos and blots.
• Latin filling.
• Reliability of information.
• Putting down all signatures.

Attached photos must meet certain requirements:

• Size 35/45 mm, central location of the face.
• Approximately 80% of the entire image is occupied by the head (30 mm high).
• The background is light, no borders.
• Fresh photo card (less than 6 months).
• Glasses for the visually impaired only.
• Ears open, full face photo.

Despite faith and religious motives, it is necessary to be photographed for documents in Poland without hats.

Traveling with a child

Not many people know how to apply for a visa to Poland on their own if you plan to travel with a child. To do this, you need to collect a certain set of papers, the list of which is presented below:

1. Original and photocopy of birth certificate.
2. Notarized consent to the child's departure from the country (if the trip is with one parent, independent, with third parties). If it is not possible to obtain this document, a strong justification is required (for example, a death certificate of one of the parents, etc.).
3. Photocopies of passports and visas of parents, if a separate permit is issued for the child.

A visa for a child to Poland will be stamped in the parent's passport if the child does not have one.

self-acquisition

Not all travelers know how to open a visa to Poland on their own. However, now this issue is very relevant, due to frequent travel of the population without contacting tourist organizations. You can get a visa to Poland on your own by contacting the visa center or the Consulate General.

Services of the visa center (VC)

This method is considered the most popular for obtaining a Polish visa, since branches visa application center function not only in the capital. Submission of an application and opening of an entry permit is carried out as follows:

• Determine the type of visa you need and the purpose of your trip.
• Collection of papers.
• Filling out the questionnaire.
• Visiting the CC with documents by appointment (electronic queue).
• Payment of the consular fee and service fee. The check is attached to the papers.
• Delivery of documents, assignment of a personal number to control the status of the application.

Getting a visa to Poland in this way is possible quickly and without delay. If necessary, you can use the photographs taken on the spot, medical insurance and copies of documents.

Issue price

In addition to the intricacies of registration, you should find out how much a visa to Poland costs. First of all, it is better to decide on the type of permit that will be required for the trip. This is necessary because the price of a visa to Poland varies depending on the amount of service and consular fees, as well as the type of document issued. The visa fee when submitting papers to the Consulate will be 35 euros.
Among other things, the cost of a visa to Poland includes the payment by the applicant of the EC service fee, which varies depending on the city.

Terms of registration

Since the Republic is part of the Schengen area, the terms for issuing an entry visa are strictly regulated. It will take about 10-14 days to issue a visa to Poland type C, the national document will be ready a little later. To speed up the consideration of the application (3 days), a payment of 70 euros will be required.

How to Avoid Rejection

A lot of our compatriots visit the country, however, and refusals to obtain a Polish visa by an applicant are far from uncommon. How to get a visa to Poland? Some recommendations should be followed:

• Submit only original documents for a Polish visa. You won't be able to get a permit with fake papers.
• Fully comply with all application rules.
• Complete the application accurately and accurately. If there are typos, blots, etc., the application will not be approved.
• Provide a sufficient number of documents confirming financial solvency and the availability of a place to live in the country (hotel reservation, property, etc.).
• Show your exclusively tourist, but not immigration interest.

The main condition for the commission to make a positive decision and open a Polish visa for the applicant is the submission of a complete set of documents.
Thus, having familiarized yourself with all necessary information and, having prepared a package of required documents, you can apply for a visa to Poland on your own without serious costs.

Crossing the border with Poland in 2017 is a mandatory process for entering the territory of the Republic, which is carried out exclusively at specially designated places (border crossings). We have already talked a lot and in detail about the issuance of visas and other documents required to enter the country, about the ways of crossing customs and much more. In this material, we will dwell in more detail on the entry procedure itself.

From the article you will learn:

Where is faster and when is better?

To understand where and when it will be more convenient and fast to cross the border, let's look at the statistics. Based on it, the Polish border service predicts the approximate time for customs clearance at different types transport.

Estimated data for time spent in Polish customs control. Verification by the relevant authorities of the country of departure, as a rule, takes a little less, but generally comparable time. Statistics are updated constantly: about 8 times a day - estimated time waiting, 2 times at intervals of 12 hours - actually missed transport. You can view the current information at the link.

Where to cross the Belarusian-Polish border?

Forge (in RB Bruzgi)

The point on the route Belarus-Poland is intended for the passage of cars and trucks, as well as buses. Maximum load from 08:00 to 13:00 - waiting up to 2 hours.

It is possible to track the queue online, through webcams at checkpoints:

The camera on the Polish side is intermittent. The update time of the Belarusian camera (hereinafter) is 3-5 minutes.

Polovtsy (in RB Peschatka)

Entry into Poland through Polovtsy is possible by private vehicles, trucks and buses also pass. The maximum concentration of transport in the period 20:00 - 23:00. Waiting up to 2 hours. The rest of the time, queues rarely form.

Cameras at the border:

Terespol (in RB Brest)

The item is intended for vehicles (passenger and public). Peak loads from 05:00 to 08:00 and from 14:00 to 17:00 - waiting up to 2 hours. The rest of the time, about an hour.

Webcams are located:

• in Brest (currently disabled).

Slovatiche (in the Republic of Bashkortostan Domachevo)

The point is crossed by vehicles. The maximum waiting period from 05:00 to 23:00 is about 1 hour.

View the online state of the queues:

Checkpoints for Russians

All checkpoints "Russia - Poland" are located only in the Kaliningrad region. From other regions it will be more convenient to proceed through the territory of Belarus or Ukraine.

Bezledy (in the Russian Federation Bagrationovsk)

Checkpoint for vehicles. Peak loads occur during the period from 11:00 to 20:00 and can be up to 2 hours. The rest of the time waiting in the range of 0-1 hour.

You can track queues through cameras:

Gronovo (in the Russian Federation Mamonovo)

Automobile border crossing. The maximum waiting time is 1 hour at any time of the day.

Webcams are located:

Grzechotki (in Russia Mamonovo II)

Pass for cars. Peaks occur in the morning hours - from 8:00 to 14:00. The wait is rarely more than 1 hour.

You can follow the queue using cameras:

Where to cross the border for Ukrainians?

Ukrainian crossings, as a rule, are loaded more than Russian and Belarusian ones because of the larger number of people who want to get to Poland. The name of the checkpoint will contain a Polish toponym, and Ukrainian in brackets.

Dorogusk (Yagodin)

Passenger, freight and passenger transport is allowed on this Ukrainian-Polish border. The item is almost always busy, but if in the daytime the waiting can be up to 6 hours, then from 02:00 to 08:00 you can get by with 1-2 hours in line.

Webcams are installed at:

Hrebenne (Rava Russian)

Border crossing for all types of vehicles. The greatest load on buses - at night, waiting can be up to 8 hours. Private cars pass a little more quickly, but peak values ​​reach 6 hours. Smallest values from 14:00 to 23:00 - about 1-2 hours.

Track queue online:

Zosin (Ustilug)

Passage is allowed only for cars and passenger transport. Loading on personal machines is uniform, but saturated - an average of 5-6 hours around the clock. Buses are a little faster (3-4 hours).

Cameras that allow you to view the state of the transition online:

Dolgobychev (Ugrinov)

Light vehicles and buses. Maximum waiting up to 5 hours. Unfortunately, there are currently no cameras on both sides.

Korchovo (Krakowets)

All types road transport. Including cars, trucks and buses. The average wait is 2-3 hours with peaks up to 4.

Webcams at the border:

• in Korčovo (scroll down the opened page to images from webcams);

Medyka (Shegeni)

Passes vehicles of any type. Passenger spends 2-3 hours on the transition throughout the day. Freight - with peaks up to 4 hours. Buses pass quickly, with a downtime of 0 to 1 hour.

Monitor the situation at the border online:

• Medica (webcams are located at the bottom of the page);

Krostsenko (Smilnitsa)

One of the freest items. Vehicles of all types are allowed, with peak waiting times up to an hour.

Cameras are installed at:

• Smilnitsa (camera off).

Budomez (Grushev)

Waiting by private car can reach 2-3 hours. Trucks and buses pass almost without delay.

Live broadcast takes place at the points:

• Buzomierz (currently missing);

Air and railway communication

Regardless of the country of departure, exit control on air transport is carried out at the customs offices of international airports.

Railway check passenger trains passes inside the rolling stock at the time of border crossing at special customs posts.

Rules for entry into Poland and border crossing by foreigners

What documents are needed?

The grounds for crossing the border are a valid passport and an open visa. Exceptions are granted:

• for minors- if the parents cross the border with the child, then the children can be entered in the passport of the parents or guardians;
• for persons who have documents authorizing entry, replacing a visa.

Please note that if Poland is used as a transit country, it must be provided to the country of final destination.

What else is needed? In addition, depending on the type of visa, customs officers may require additional documents required to enter the country. For example, confirmation of solvency, or hotel reservation. You can read more about all types of visas and required documents.

Also, supporting documents may be required when crossing the border.:

1. By work visa e - a large selection of detailed materials can be read in.
2. According to the residence card- all the nuances of processing, receiving and appealing a refusal under this document can be seen.
3. According to the map of the Pole- all the details related to this document can be found in the corresponding .

Since January 1, 2017, there have been reports on simplifying the rules for obtaining work visa for Ukrainians. Currently, the implementation of these standards is suspended and tentatively postponed to the beginning of 2018!

Small border traffic from Ukraine and Russia

Special attention deserves the so-called. little border traffic. It is established on the basis of interstate agreements and applies to residents of border areas. Its essence is the possibility of short-term visits to the places established by the agreement in neighboring country without a visa.

In this case, it is not a visa that is obtained, but the so-called. "Permit" issued by the Polish consulate:

• for Ukrainians– in Lutsk and Lvov;
• for Russians- in Kaliningrad;
• for Belarusians Unfortunately, such an agreement has not yet been concluded.

Registration of the MTD costs 20 euros. Pensioners, disabled people, minors under 18 years old (Ukraine) and under 16 years old (Russia) are exempted from payment.

Passing border control

The procedure for crossing the border is generally simple: checking documents, luggage and transport at the customs post of the country of departure and similar control by the customs officers of the country of entry. As a rule, the receiving party conducts a more thorough check.

If moving to Poland is carried out by personal vehicles, then you need to carefully read all the provisions of this process - you can do this at.

It is very important to study in detail the list of permitted and prohibited items for import into Poland. Full list presented in .

Entry ban

A visa opened according to all the rules does not mean guaranteed entry into the country! Refusal to cross the border may be for the following reasons:

• lack of documentary evidence of the purpose of entry;
• passport, visa or other required document found to be fake;
• the maximum allowable period of stay in Poland for a specific type of visa has been exceeded;
• if it is required by the border crossing rules, but the entrant has not provided: medical insurance, proof of solvency, housing reservation or other necessary grounds;
• the foreigner is on the list of undesirable persons;
• the entrant is prohibited from crossing the EU border on the basis of an entry in the SIS;
• the stay in the country of a foreigner is recognized as dangerous for national or public security, and is also a threat to the health of Poles.

Consequences of illegal entry into Poland

Staying in the country without the appropriate permits, after the expiration of their validity (or the maximum allowable period of stay), as well as in cases of administrative or judgments ordering to leave the Republic of Poland, forbidden!

The foreigner must leave the country immediately. If there are legal grounds for this (denial of an appeal, refugee status or similar status), a 15-30 day period is granted.

In case of violation of these norms, sanctions can be imposed in the form of forced deportation and a ban on entry for a period of 6 months to 5 years. The ban may apply only to Poland or to all ().

Types of violations and terms of prohibitions

Penalties for a period of 0.5 to 3 years are imposed for the following offenses:

• stay in the Republic of Poland without a valid or invalid visa, passport or other necessary document;
• did not leave the territory of the Republic of Poland after the end of the allowable period of stay, if it (the period) is provided for by the type of visa issued, incl. exceeded the period of stay in other EU countries;
• there are no proven financial opportunities for further stay in the country and return to their homeland;
• being outside the geographical area or exceeding the deadlines established by the small border traffic, if the entry was carried out in accordance with this method;
• discrepancy between the declared purpose of stay and the actual one, if the legislation of the Republic of Poland and / or the EU does not provide for its adjustment;
• stay in the country after the established period, in connection with the refusal to obtain the appropriate status (refugee, humanitarian and other purposes) or appeals on refusal.

The basis for a ban for a period of 1-3 years may be:

• illegal employment and labor activity;
• illegal business activity.

Entry ban for 3-5 years may be for reasons:

• being on the SIS sanctions lists;
• conviction by a Polish court and transfer to another country for execution of punishment;
• a threat to the health of Polish society confirmed by a medical commission.

A recognized threat to the national security or defense capability of the Republic of Poland entails a ban on entry for a period of 5 years!

How often can you cross the border of Poland?

The number of entries and exits, as well as the duration of stay, are regulated by the type of document authorizing entry. It can be a single or multi-visa. And yet, how many times can you? The number of crossings can be regulated or unlimited if the MULTI visa is indicated in the passport. You can learn more about the types of visas.

The rules for entry into Poland are governed by the legislation of the country and the norms of European law. Ways and methods depend on the type of permits and may vary depending on the country of residence. In any case, it is necessary to study the issue in the most thorough way so that problems do not arise due to ignorance of the features.

We have tried to consolidate all the available information, but if you have any questions, you can ask them in the comments to this article.

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