Poland in Iran

You can apply at the consular office.

Working Hours:

Sunday till Thursday: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

08:00 AM to 1:00 PM - submission of visa applications (appointments according to the System Zdalnej Rejestracji)

1:15 PM – 3:00 PM - collection of passports/visa decisions/ submission of appeals

Visa application form must be submitted in person. Diplomatic mission does not accept application forms sent via fax, regular mail or e-mail.

In order to apply for a visa, please book your appointment via the e-konsulat system.

Appointments are possible to take every Sunday. Remember to apply for a visa not sooner than 6 months and not later than 15 days before the planned departure.

1. A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed: please pay attention to select proper application form. For travel for maximum 90 days you should apply for schengen visa (C). For travel above 90 days you should apply for national visa (D). Proper application form is obligatory. Wrongly registered application forms won't be accepted during appointment at the Embassy.
2. A 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photo. The photo must be:
   a.    sharp, taken against white background and printed on a quality paper,
   b.    not older than 6 months,
   c.    taken en face, clearly showing the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any headwear.
3.  A passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least six months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas.
4. A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
5. Original Birth Certificate ("shenas-nameh") and National ID Number Card ("cart-e melli"), with a photocopy of all pages and official translation, stamped by the Ministry of Justice of Iran and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
6. Proof of travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during your stay on the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of all Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000. The applicant should submit a written confirmation from the insuring company with information about the name of the insured person, territorial validity of the insurance, exact dates and amount of the coverage.
7. In case of non-citizens of Iran proof of valid official residency in Iran must be submitted.
8. A proof that you have enough means of subsistence. ​​​​​​Original bank account statement with an official bank stamp and signature, with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months. Payment of social security (List-e-Bimeh)
9. I you are an employee: a certificate of employment, specifying the recruitment date, position in the company and salary level and confirmation of leave approval 
10. If you are a company owner: original of the commercial registry and tax card in original and copy
11. If the applicant is a pupil / student: proof of enrolment in school/university and comfirmation of leave approval (if applicable)
12. If the applicant does not have sufficient own means of subsistence: he/she need to provide certified notarized declaration of covering the costs of the stay from another person together with their bank statement with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months
13. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Schengen area matching the round trip flight reservation and travel medical insurance, such as: a prepaid hotel reservation, confirmation of a hotel reservation, confirmation of a prepaid accommodation, confirmation of private accommodation.
14.  A flight reservation with a Passenger Registration Number - visa will be issued for the dates given in the airline reservation. The Embassy advises not to pay for airline tickets prior to visa approval in order to avoid financial loss.
15. If applicant is a minor: permission to travel by both parents
16. An original marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable). 

List of approved insurance companies for schengen visa C: 

• Asia Insurance
• Alborz
• Dana
• Moalem
• Arman
• Parsian
• Kowsar
• Karafarin
• Razi
• Sina
• Melat
• Ma
• Saman
• Novin
• Pasargad
• Mihan
• Sarmad
• Iran
• Taavon

Additional requirements for minors:

If minors travel without their legal guardian:

• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) must be provided either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided

If minors travel with only one of their legal guardians:

• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with their minor/child must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided.

All additional documents submitted in original language should be officially translated to English or Polish.

Presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the applicant a visa.

Please note that the Embassy is authorized to request for further documents or information.

Important:

• The visa application should be submitted at the Embassy of Poland that consular district is the place of permanent residence of the applicant.
• The required documents should be up-to-date (not older than 3 months). The consul may request additional documents.
• The visa application should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip.
• The submission of forged documents and the provision of false information may result in a ban on entry to the Schengen states.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Schengen area - the final decision is always made by the services of the country at the border of the Schengen area.
• Payment is made by cash only in EUR during an appointment at the Embassy. 
• Biometric data should be collected every 59 months from the date of their first application.

Application is admissible when:

• application was submitted 6 months prior to planned visit, no later than 15 days prior to planned visit
• submitted papers contain: application form, travel document, photo;
• biometric data were collected
• consular fee was collected

Please note: 

• Embassy of Poland does not cooperate with any visa agenicies for visa process; 
• Only consular officer is entitled to make visa decysion;  
• Only required payment for visa procedure is visa fee. 

1. A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed: please pay attention to select proper application form. For travel for maximum 90 days you should apply for schengen visa (C). For travel above 90 days you should apply for national visa (D). Proper application form is obligatory. Wrongly registered application forms won't be accepted during appointment at the Embassy.
2. A 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photo. The photo must be:
   a.    sharp, taken against white background and printed on a quality paper,
   b.    not older than 6 months,
   c.    taken en face, clearly showing the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any headwear.
3.  A passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least six months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas.
4. A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
5. Original Birth Certificate ("shenas-nameh") and National ID Number Card ("cart-e melli"), with a photocopy of all pages and official translation, stamped by the Ministry of Justice of Iran and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
6. Proof of travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during your stay on the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of all Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000. The applicant should submit a written confirmation from the insuring company with information about the name of the insured person, territorial validity of the insurance, exact dates and amount of the coverage.
7. In case of non-citizens of Iran proof of valid official residency in Iran must be submitted.
8. A proof that you have enough means of subsistence. ​​​​​​Original bank account statement with an official bank stamp and signature, with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months. Payment of social security (List-e-Bimeh)
9. I you are an employee: a certificate of employment, specifying the recruitment date, position in the company and salary level and confirmation of leave approval 
10. If you are a company owner: original of the commercial registry and tax card in original and copy
11. If the applicant is a pupil / student: proof of enrolment in school/university
12. If the applicant does not have sufficient own means of subsistence: he/she need to provide certified notarized declaration of covering the costs of the stay from another person together with their bank statement with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months
13. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Schengen area matching the round trip flight reservation and travel medical insurance, such as: a prepaid hotel reservation, confirmation of a hotel reservation, confirmation of a prepaid accommodation, confirmation of private accommodation.
14.  A flight reservation with a Passenger Registration Number - visa will be issued for the dates given in the airline reservation. The Embassy advises not to pay for airline tickets prior to visa approval in order to avoid financial loss.
15. If applicant is a minor: permission to travel by both parents
16. An original marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable). 

Additional documents for Tourist Visa:

• A detailed tour itinerary
• Cover letter 

List of approved insurance companies for schengen visa C: 

• Asia Insurance
• Alborz
• Dana
• Moalem
• Arman
• Parsian
• Kowsar
• Karafarin
• Razi
• Sina
• Melat
• Ma
• Saman
• Novin
• Pasargad
• Mihan
• Sarmad
• Iran
• Taavon

Additional requirements for minors:

If minors travel without their legal guardian:

• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) must be provided either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided

If minors travel with only one of their legal guardians:

• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with their minor/child must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided.

All additional documents submitted in original language should be officially translated to English or Polish.

Presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the applicant a visa.

Please note that the Embassy is authorized to request for further documents or information.

Important:

• The visa application should be submitted at the Embassy of Poland that consular district is the place of permanent residence of the applicant.
• The required documents should be up-to-date (not older than 3 months). The consul may request additional documents.
• The visa application should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip.
• The submission of forged documents and the provision of false information may result in a ban on entry to the Schengen states.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Schengen area - the final decision is always made by the services of the country at the border of the Schengen area.
• Payment is made by cash only in EUR during an appointment at the Embassy. 
• Biometric data should be collected every 59 months from the date of their first application.

Application is admissible when:

• application was submitted 6 months prior to planned visit, no later than 15 days prior to planned visit
• submitted papers contain: application form, travel document, photo;
• biometric data were collected
• consular fee was collected

Please note: 

• Embassy of Poland does not cooperate with any visa agenicies for visa process; 
• Only consular officer is entitled to make visa decysion;  
• Only required payment for visa procedure is visa fee. 

1. A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed: please pay attention to select proper application form. For travel for maximum 90 days you should apply for schengen visa (C). For travel above 90 days you should apply for national visa (D). Proper application form is obligatory. Wrongly registered application forms won't be accepted during appointment at the Embassy.
2. A 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photo. The photo must be:
   a.    sharp, taken against white background and printed on a quality paper,
   b.    not older than 6 months,
   c.    taken en face, clearly showing the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any headwear.
3.  A passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least six months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas.
4. A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
5. Original Birth Certificate ("shenas-nameh") and National ID Number Card ("cart-e melli"), with a photocopy of all pages and official translation, stamped by the Ministry of Justice of Iran and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
6. Proof of travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during your stay on the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of all Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000. The applicant should submit a written confirmation from the insuring company with information about the name of the insured person, territorial validity of the insurance, exact dates and amount of the coverage.
7. In case of non-citizens of Iran proof of valid official residency in Iran must be submitted.
8. A proof that you have enough means of subsistence. ​​​​​​Original bank account statement with an official bank stamp and signature, with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months. Payment of social security (List-e-Bimeh)
9. I you are an employee: a certificate of employment, specifying the recruitment date, position in the company and salary level and confirmation of leave approval 
10. If you are a company owner: original of the commercial registry and tax card in original and copy
11. If the applicant is a pupil / student: proof of enrolment in school/university proof of enrolment in school/university and comfirmation of leave approval (if applicable)
12. If the applicant does not have sufficient own means of subsistence: he/she need to provide certified notarized declaration of covering the costs of the stay from another person together with their bank statement with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months
13. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Schengen area matching the round trip flight reservation and travel medical insurance, such as: a prepaid hotel reservation, confirmation of a hotel reservation, confirmation of a prepaid accommodation, confirmation of private accommodation.
14.  A flight reservation with a Passenger Registration Number - visa will be issued for the dates given in the airline reservation. The Embassy advises not to pay for airline tickets prior to visa approval in order to avoid financial loss.
15. If applicant is a minor: permission to travel by both parents
16. An original marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable). 

Additional documents for Visit Visa:

Official invitation letter issued by Governor's office in Poland (in Polish: Zaproszenie z Urzędu Wojewódzkiego) 

A personal letter of invitation, containing the following information:

• applicant’s full name
• host’s full name and address
• duration of visit.​​​​​​

A copy of the inviting person ID card or bio data page of the host’s passport

Cover letter written by an applicant 

A clarification or proof of relation between applicant and reference person (certificate of civil status, "shenas-nameh", marriage certificate etc.).

A proof of accommodation: in case applicant is going to stay in rented house/appartment of an inviting person approval of such a stay by the owner of the appartment/flat is required 

In case there is no official invitation registered by the Governor's office in Poland documents prooving current status of inviting person is required, such as: proof of entrolment to the Univeristy/proof of an employment/proof of an ownership of the company, bank statement with tournover for last 3 months indicated 

An original marriage/divorce certificate, if applicable.

In case an inviting person is not a citizen of Poland, proof of his/her legal stay in Poland must be provided. 

List of approved insurance companies for schengen visa C: 

• Asia Insurance
• Alborz
• Dana
• Moalem
• Arman
• Parsian
• Kowsar
• Karafarin
• Razi
• Sina
• Melat
• Ma
• Saman
• Novin
• Pasargad
• Mihan
• Sarmad
• Iran
• Taavon

Additional requirements for minors:

If minors travel without their legal guardian:

• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) must be provided either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided

If minors travel with only one of their legal guardians:

• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with their minor/child must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided.

All additional documents submitted in original language should be officially translated to English or Polish.

Presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the applicant a visa.

Please note that the Embassy is authorized to request for further documents or information.

Important:

• The visa application should be submitted at the Embassy of Poland that consular district is the place of permanent residence of the applicant.
• The required documents should be up-to-date (not older than 3 months). The consul may request additional documents.
• The visa application should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip.
• The submission of forged documents and the provision of false information may result in a ban on entry to the Schengen states.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Schengen area - the final decision is always made by the services of the country at the border of the Schengen area.
• Payment is made by cash only in EUR during an appointment at the Embassy. 
• Biometric data should be collected every 59 months from the date of their first application.

Application is admissible when:

• application was submitted 6 months prior to planned visit, no later than 15 days prior to planned visit
• submitted papers contain: application form, travel document, photo;
• biometric data were collected
• consular fee was collected

Please note: 

• Embassy of Poland does not cooperate with any visa agenicies for visa process; 
• Only consular officer is entitled to make visa decysion;  
• Only required payment for visa procedure is visa fee. 

1. A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed: please pay attention to select proper application form. For travel for maximum 90 days you should apply for schengen visa (C). For travel above 90 days you should apply for national visa (D). Proper application form is obligatory. Wrongly registered application forms won't be accepted during appointment at the Embassy.
2. A 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photo. The photo must be:
   a.    sharp, taken against white background and printed on a quality paper,
   b.    not older than 6 months,
   c.    taken en face, clearly showing the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any headwear.
3.  A passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least six months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas.
4. A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
5. Original Birth Certificate ("shenas-nameh") and National ID Number Card ("cart-e melli"), with a photocopy of all pages and official translation, stamped by the Ministry of Justice of Iran and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
6. Proof of travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during your stay on the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of all Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000. The applicant should submit a written confirmation from the insuring company with information about the name of the insured person, territorial validity of the insurance, exact dates and amount of the coverage.
7. In case of non-citizens of Iran proof of valid official residency in Iran must be submitted.
8. A proof that you have enough means of subsistence. ​​​​​​Original bank account statement with an official bank stamp and signature, with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months. Payment of social security (List-e-Bimeh)
9. I you are an employee: a certificate of employment, specifying the recruitment date, position in the company and salary level and confirmation of leave approval 
10. If you are a company owner: original of the commercial registry and tax card in original and copy
11. If the applicant is a pupil / student: proof of enrolment in school/university proof of enrolment in school/university and comfirmation of leave approval (if applicable)
12. If the applicant does not have sufficient own means of subsistence: he/she need to provide certified notarized declaration of covering the costs of the stay from another person together with their bank statement with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months
13. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Schengen area matching the round trip flight reservation and travel medical insurance, such as: a prepaid hotel reservation, confirmation of a hotel reservation, confirmation of a prepaid accommodation, confirmation of private accommodation.
14.  A flight reservation with a Passenger Registration Number - visa will be issued for the dates given in the airline reservation. The Embassy advises not to pay for airline tickets prior to visa approval in order to avoid financial loss.
15. If applicant is a minor: permission to travel by both parents
16. An original marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable). 

Additional documents for Business Visa:

Official invitation from the inviting company (on official company paper, stamped and signed) containing the following information:

• the full address of the company and contact persons
• purpose of the business (trade, investments, know-how exchange etc) 
• name and position of the person signing the invitation
• purpose and duration of the visit
• person or entity who will bear the applicant’s travel and living costs.

A company registration certificate by Official Gazette or commercial card issued by the Ministry of Commerce + photocopy.

An original bank balance statement of local company and/or private bank account of the last 3 months, proof of payment of Social Security (list-e-bimeh).

An introduction letter from employer, printed on official paper with letterhead of the company, stating the purpose and duration of the visit, current position of the applicant in the company, and which expenses will be covered by the local company etc.

Previous contracts, orders, proofs of business transactions with the Polish company.

List of approved insurance companies for schengen visa C: 

• Asia Insurance
• Alborz
• Dana
• Moalem
• Arman
• Parsian
• Kowsar
• Karafarin
• Razi
• Sina
• Melat
• Ma
• Saman
• Novin
• Pasargad
• Mihan
• Sarmad
• Iran
• Taavon

Additional requirements for minors:

If minors travel without their legal guardian:

• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) must be provided either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided

If minors travel with only one of their legal guardians:

• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with their minor/child must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided.

All additional documents submitted in original language should be officially translated to English or Polish.

Presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the applicant a visa.

Please note that the Embassy is authorized to request for further documents or information.

Important:

• The visa application should be submitted at the Embassy of Poland that consular district is the place of permanent residence of the applicant.
• The required documents should be up-to-date (not older than 3 months). The consul may request additional documents.
• The visa application should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip.
• The submission of forged documents and the provision of false information may result in a ban on entry to the Schengen states.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Schengen area - the final decision is always made by the services of the country at the border of the Schengen area.
• Payment is made by cash only in EUR during an appointment at the Embassy. 
• Biometric data should be collected every 59 months from the date of their first application.

Application is admissible when:

• application was submitted 6 months prior to planned visit, no later than 15 days prior to planned visit
• submitted papers contain: application form, travel document, photo;
• biometric data were collected
• consular fee was collected

Please note: 

• Embassy of Poland does not cooperate with any visa agenicies for visa process; 
• Only consular officer is entitled to make visa decysion;  
• Only required payment for visa procedure is visa fee. 

1. A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed: please pay attention to select proper application form. For travel for maximum 90 days you should apply for schengen visa (C). For travel above 90 days you should apply for national visa (D). Proper application form is obligatory. Wrongly registered application forms won't be accepted during appointment at the Embassy.
2. A 3.5 x 4.5 cm colour photo. The photo must be:
   a.    sharp, taken against white background and printed on a quality paper,
   b.    not older than 6 months,
   c.    taken en face, clearly showing the eyes and face on both sides from the top of the head to the top of the shoulders with the face covering 70-80% of the photo. The photo must be taken without any headwear.
3.  A passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least six months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas.
4. A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo.
5. Original Birth Certificate ("shenas-nameh") and National ID Number Card ("cart-e melli"), with a photocopy of all pages and official translation, stamped by the Ministry of Justice of Iran and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran.
6. Proof of travel medical insurance to cover any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgent medical attention and/or emergency hospital treatment or death, during your stay on the territory of the Schengen countries. The insurance should be valid throughout the territory of all Schengen countries and cover the entire period of the person's intended stay or transit. The minimum coverage should be EUR 30 000. The applicant should submit a written confirmation from the insuring company with information about the name of the insured person, territorial validity of the insurance, exact dates and amount of the coverage.
7. In case of non-citizens of Iran proof of valid official residency in Iran must be submitted.
8. A proof that you have enough means of subsistence. ​​​​​​Original bank account statement with an official bank stamp and signature, with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months. Payment of social security (List-e-Bimeh)
9. I you are an employee: a certificate of employment, specifying the recruitment date, position in the company and salary level and confirmation of leave approval 
10. If you are a company owner: original of the commercial registry and tax card in original and copy
11. If the applicant is a pupil / student: proof of enrolment in school/university proof of enrolment in school/university and comfirmation of leave approval (if applicable)
12. If the applicant does not have sufficient own means of subsistence: he/she need to provide certified notarized declaration of covering the costs of the stay from another person together with their bank statement with detailed turnover on the account for the last 3 months
13. Proof of accommodation for the whole duration of the intended stay in the Schengen area matching the round trip flight reservation and travel medical insurance, such as: a prepaid hotel reservation, confirmation of a hotel reservation, confirmation of a prepaid accommodation, confirmation of private accommodation.
14.  A flight reservation with a Passenger Registration Number - visa will be issued for the dates given in the airline reservation. The Embassy advises not to pay for airline tickets prior to visa approval in order to avoid financial loss.
15. If applicant is a minor: permission to travel by both parents
16. An original marriage/divorce certificate (if applicable).

Additional documents for Cultural/Scientific Conference/Sport events:

Original letter of invitation from the organiser of the event, inclouding the following information:

• name and date of the conference/event
• detailed programme of the conference/event
• role of the applicant in the conference/event
• information of the body sponsoring the trip, accommodation and expenses during the trip. (if applicable)

Fee payment confirmation, if applicable.

A work/study certificate, professional license.

An introduction letter from employer/organization, printed on official paper with letterhead, stating the purpose, conditions and duration of the visit, current occupation/position of the applicant, and which costs will be covered by the employer/organization.

In case of applicants with the aim to participate in sport events: proof of a membership in a sport federation shall be provided as well as information about sport achievements. 

List of approved insurance companies for schengen visa C: 

• Asia Insurance
• Alborz
• Dana
• Moalem
• Arman
• Parsian
• Kowsar
• Karafarin
• Razi
• Sina
• Melat
• Ma
• Saman
• Novin
• Pasargad
• Mihan
• Sarmad
• Iran
• Taavon

Additional requirements for minors:

If minors travel without their legal guardian:

• consent of parental authority (both parents) or legal guardian(s) must be provided either through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided

If minors travel with only one of their legal guardians:

• consent of the parental authority or legal guardian not travelling with their minor/child must be provided through a notarised certificate or a form signed at the consulate premises
• a copy of the minor’s birth certificate and a copy of the passport of the authorising adult must be provided.

All additional documents submitted in original language should be officially translated to English or Polish.

Presentation of the above-mentioned documents does not guarantee the applicant a visa.

Please note that the Embassy is authorized to request for further documents or information.

Important:

• The visa application should be submitted at the Embassy of Poland that consular district is the place of permanent residence of the applicant.
• The required documents should be up-to-date (not older than 3 months). The consul may request additional documents.
• The visa application should be submitted no earlier than 6 months before the planned trip.
• The submission of forged documents and the provision of false information may result in a ban on entry to the Schengen states.
• The visa does not guarantee entry into the territory of the Schengen area - the final decision is always made by the services of the country at the border of the Schengen area.
• Payment is made by cash only in EUR during an appointment at the Embassy. 
• Biometric data should be collected every 59 months from the date of their first application.

Application is admissible when:

• application was submitted 6 months prior to planned visit, no later than 15 days prior to planned visit
• submitted papers contain: application form, travel document, photo;
• biometric data were collected
• consular fee was collected

Please note: 

• Embassy of Poland does not cooperate with any visa agenicies for visa process; 
• Only consular officer is entitled to make visa decysion;  
• Only required payment for visa procedure is visa fee. 

The fee for Schengen visa is 90 EUR. 

For children at the age of 6-12 the fee is 45 EUR.

The visa application fee is non-returnable whatever the consul's decision. 

Out of charge:

a) children under the age of 6;

b) family members of the EU citizen (visas for entry to Poland):

• the spouse of the EU citizen;
• a direct descendant of the EU citizen or his/her spouse, who is under the age of 21 and is dependent on the EU citizen or his/her spouse;
• a direct ascendant of the EU citizen or his/her spouse, who is dependent on the EU citizen or his/her spouse;

c) family members of citizen of Poland:

• the spouse of the citizen of the Republic of Poland;
• a direct minor descendant of the RP citizen or his/her spouse, who is dependent on RP citizen or his/her spouse;
• a direct ascendant of the RP citizen or the spouse, who is dependent on RP citizen or his/her spouse;
• persons applying for service visas.

The consul will make the decision on the visa within 15 calendar days. Exceptionally, the time to make the decision can be extended up to 45 days.  

The applicant will be informed either by phone or e-mail when the visa procedure has been finished. In order to collect the documents the applicant should approach the Embassy personally or may authorize others during the submission of the form. Authorized persons should have their ID to collect applicant’s decision. The only exception to this rule is for families travelling together who have applied on the same day. In such cases, one person can collect the decisions.

If you do not agree with the consul's decision you may ask to have your visa application re-considered. You must apply for the reconsideration in the office that issued the decision within 14 days of its delivery.

Time for appealing: Sunday till Thursday 13:30 PM - 3:00 PM

The fee is 90 EUR. 

Revocation or annulment of Schengen visa

If you have received a decision to revoke or annul your Schengen visa that you do not agree with, you have the right to ask for a reconsideration. However, if you have applied yourself for your Schengen visa to be revoked and the consul has agreed, you are not entitled to appeal.

You should apply for reconsideration within 14 days of receiving the decision to annul or revoke your Schengen visa at the consular post that issued the decision.

If you apply for reconsideration after your Schengen visa was revoked or annulled, you do not have to pay the consular fee.

Complaint about refusal to issue Schengen visa, decision to revoke or annul Schengen visa and the consul's activities in this respect.

If the consul who examines your reconsideration request, issues a new decision to refuse, annul or revoke your visa, which you do not agree with, you have the right to submit a complaint to the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw. The complaint should be forwarded through the consul who made the decision, within 30 days of receiving the decision taken as a result of the re-examination .

You do not pay a consular fee for submitting a complaint to the consul, but you have to pay fees for proceedings before administrative courts. Therefore, you have to note that the court will ask you to pay the court fee. More information on the amount of court fees when appealing with the administrative court, possibility to apply for an exemption from the costs and the language of the procedure, is available at:

http://bip.warszawa.wsa.gov.pl/133/wpis-sadowy-zasady-dokonywania-wpisu.html