The Poland tourist visa is issued for those who want to visit the country for leisure purposes (tourism purposes, or visiting your friends or family). The travellers who entered Poland on a tourist visa must not take up gainful employment during their stay, and they should exceed the visa validity.

1. Passport:

Home country passport with a minimum of six months validity. The new passport should have a minimum of 3 blank pages and also should submit the old passport, if any. 

2. Application Form:

Duly filled out application form issued by the Embassy of  Poland. Fully concluded in English and signed and dated by the applicant himself ( signed by both parents in case of minors, below the age of 18)

. Valid UAE Residency: 

Emirates ID and Copy of the stamped residency visa (valid at least three months from the date of expiry of the requested visa / intended end of the journey)

4. Photocopies: 

• 1 passport copy of pages containing personal data 
• 1 copy of the signature page (signed by the passport holder) 
• 1 copy of UAE residence permit/visa 
• Copies of previous Schengen visas, if any

5. For GCC Nationals: 

Copy of valid Emirates ID card

6. Personal Photograph:

• 2 recent color photographs 
• Two identical photos. Not older than six months.
• Photo size: 35x45mm.
• In colour. No black and white
• The Head should take 70-80% of the photo.
• Brightly coloured background. Light grey is suggested. No patterns.
• Facing the camera
• Neutral face expression
• Avoid uniforms or colours matching the background.

Medical Insurance-Overseas Travel Insurance Requirements:

Your insurance should be valid for the entire period of the requested visa and all Schengen countries. Minimum coverage 30,000 € and repatriation. (Medical insurances on credit cards are not accepted.)

Letter from local employer/sponsor (NOL)-NOC Letter from the Employer: 

The NOC should include the name, postal address, and telephone number of the sponsor or company, with details about the applicant’s working position, starting date of employment and salary, and expected date to resume duties and purpose of travel. In the case of a partner, NOC should be obtained from other partners, and a valid trade licence copy for the investor/partner of the company should be attached with the NOC.

In case of dependents, sponsors must provide a valid passport copy and UAE residence visa to be attached with the cover letter.

If minors below the age of 18 (if applicable) establish legal parenthood: Copy of either birth certificate/proof of adoption, custody decree, if parents are divorced, / death certificate of parent (the Poland Consulate may request to submit the original document at a later stage). 

Documents need to be translated into English. “Letter of consent” (Authorisation of Minors) from parents, including passport copies and valid UAE residence visa copies of both parents/legal guardians in case the children are travelling with others.

Travel Documents: 

• Confirmed return flight tickets
• Hotel Reservation
• Day-wise travel plan (Itinerary)

Supporting Documents Needed for Poland Tourist Visa Application from Dubai

• If a company owner, a company trade licence copy, and if it is a partnership, NOC from the partner is also needed.
• If Student: School, College / Institute ID Card
• If Retired: Proof of retirement like pension book, statement, etc.
• If Minor: Birth Certificate; No Objection Certificate from the parent’s non-accompanying parent 
• If Visiting friend or relative: Invitation letter; invitee’s ID proof like Passport or Resident permit; Address proof like any Electricity bill, any Utility bill, etc.
• If Sponsored: Sponsorship letter; Sponsor’s national ID proof or Resident permit; Updated bank statement of last 6 months; 
• For Business Visa: Invitation letter from host Company stating the purpose of the trip, business details, etc.