Poland in Pakistan

You can apply at the consular office, Street 24, G-5/4, Diplomatic Enclave II, Islamabad.

Wednesdays and Thursdays 10.00 AM - 1.00 PM.

After a prior registration through e-konsulat, (no walk-in).

Visa application form must be submitted in person.

Diplomatic mission does not accept application forms sent via fax, regular mail or e-mail.

You can fill out the visa application form via the e-konsulat system.

If you are interested in obtaining a national visa to work, please schedule appointments only through the e-consulate system. Please do not contact the consulate by email.

In order to book an appointment to apply for a national work visa, please:

1. Enter the e-konsulat website

2. Select Pakistan, Islamabad and then in the MENU tab select "National visa - Register form" and then select "National visa - Work".

3. Fill in the preliminary visa application form containing your basic data and the data of the document that entitles you to work in Poland. If the entered data is correct, you will receive an email with a link to complete the full visa application. You have 48 hours to complete the full application. Fill in the application, save it and print it. If the data is not verified correctly or the full application is not completed within 48 hours, the registration will be cancelled;

4. In case there are more applicants than available places, appointments will be allocated through an electronic lottery. After the draw, you will be informed of the results and:

• if your application was drawn, you will receive information about the appointment time,

• if your application was not selected in a given pool of available visits, it will be moved to another draw.   

Consular officers cannot interfere with the process of drawing of applications which will be allocated a date of visit.

All information, confirmations and links to complete applications are sent automatically by e-mail to the e-mail address provided by you,

On the appointed/set date, you must come to the consular office with a printed and signed visa form, the original work permit and a set of necessary documents. 

To book an appointment to apply for a visa for a purpose other than work in the type of service select "National visa - other" or other service appropriate to your case, select the appointment date, fill out the visa application, save it and print it.

Please be informed, that the e-Consulate system www.e-konsulat.gov.pl, owned by Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, is the only official online registration system for Polish consulates worldwide. 

Please do not use any other websites, which are claiming to offer visa appointments for the Embassy of Poland in Islamabad.

1.    A visa application form filled via the e-konsulat system, printed and signed;
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.    newer 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.    Passport issued within last ten years, valid for at least three months from the expected return date, with at least two blank pages for visas, as well as all previous passports.
4.    A copy of the passport page with personal data and the photo. 
5.    Healthcare insurance valid across the European Union for the amount not lower than  EUR 30,000. 
6.    A copy of an ID document to confirm legal residence within the consular district of your application.
7.    Proof that you have enough means of subsistence in the form decided by the mission.
8.    A proof of accommodation (for example, an official invitation or a hotel booking or reservation).
9.    Documents confirming the purpose of your stay Poland.

Private Visit Purpose / Family Visit 

REQUIREMENTS:
1.Visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant. In case of minor(s), form should be signed by both parents.
2.One recent photograph of the applicant (passport size, on white background only, taken not earlier than 6 months before applying for visa).
3.An ordinary passport or other recognized travel document valid for at least three months from the expiry date of the visa applied for. This document must have at least two empty pages. Please bring previous passports, if any, and attach with application copies, on A4 size paper, of used pages.
4.Photocopy of your national ID card.
5.Third country nationals residing in Pakistan must provide supporting documents proving legal residence.
6.If you have been ever refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission the refusal letter will be required.
7.Original and photocopy of Family Registration Certificate issued by NADRA (in English or with a certified translation if in Urdu).
8.For underage children (under 18) travelling with a single parent, a written notary consent of the other parent is required with photocopy of his CNIC card.
9.Original signed letter of the applicant’s company/employer stating name, position, salary, duration of employment, address and contact numbers of the employer, purpose and duration of visit to the Schengen state(s). If the applicant is a “student”, original signed letter from the applicant’s school/college or University.
10. Documents confirming the sufficient financial means to cover costs of living (75 PLN/day of the intended stay or 20 PLN in case the inviting party confirms that he/she will cover ALL living expenses) and return travel (2500 PLN) to the country of origin or residence. Attaching one OR more of the following documents is a mandatory:
• Traveler’s cheque(s).
• Certificate of the amount of the credit card limit issued by the bank 
• Certificate of availability of money in the Polish or European Union bank or a cooperative savings and loan association located in the territory of the Republic of Poland or European Union.
11. Formal invitation letter called "ZAPROSZENIE" (in original), issued by the local authorities in Poland (Urząd Wojewódzki) on the request of inviting person. 
12. Original AND copy of document (NADRA Family Registration Certificate) showing family relationships between the applicant and the sponsor (in English) 
13.Copy of flight booking(s) – both ways. 
14.Proof of accomodation in Poland.
15.Original AND copy of a travel medical insurance policy of not less than 30,000 Euros. The policy must cover medical and hospitalization expenses for the entire period of valid stay on Schengen territory as well as repatriation costs. Consult valid list of authorized insurance companies  in Pakistan as agreed by Schengen partners in Islamabad.
16.Copy of the identity card/passport of inviting Polish citizen, or Polish resident card.
17.The Consulate might ask for additional documents if found necessary.

The Embassy reserves its right to request additional documents.
Original documents not needed will be returned with passport but only if copies are provided by applicant as requested.

Study Purpose
After obtaining the Acceptance letter from the university one can apply for a student visa. 

REQUIREMENTS:
1.Visa application form (long or short term, depending on the term of course) duly filled and signed by the applicant. In case of minor(s), form should be signed by both parents.
2. One recent photograph of the applicant, not older than six months, passport size, white background only.
3.An ordinary passport or other recognized travel document valid for at least three months from the expiry date of the visa applied for. This document must have at least two empty pages. Please bring all your previous passports, if any, and attach copies of used pages with your application (on A4 size paper).
4. Photocopy of applicant's national ID card.
5. Third country nationals residing in Pakistan must provide supporting documents proving legal residence.
6. If you have been ever refused a visa by any Embassy or High Commission a refusal letter will be required.  
7. Original and photocopy of Family Registration Certificate issued by NADRA (in English or with a certified translation if in Urdu).
8. Acceptance letter  from  the Polish University, formal confirmation of enrollment.
9. Documents confirming the sufficient financial means (of applicant or sponsor) to cover: costs of living (776 PLN/month of the intended stay), cost of accommodation and the cost of return travel (2500 PLN) to the country of origin or residence. Attaching one or more of the following documents is mandatory:
- Traveler’s cheque(s);
- Certificate of the amount of the credit card limit issued by the bank;
- Certificate of availability of money in a bank or a cooperative savings and loan association  with its registered office in the territory of the Republic of Poland or another European Union Member State, a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) - party agreements on the European Economic Area or the Swiss Confederation, confirmed with seal and signature of the bank's representative,
- Document confirming granting of a national or foreign scholarship.
In case of sponsorship:
Notarized letter of sponsorship - it should be noted that the sponsors are required to cover all travel, living and accommodation expenses of the person applying for the visa
-    Certificate of employment with monthly salary statement or documents listed above for financial proof
10. Any other certificates - according to school requirements.
11. Proof of accommodation in Poland, with full contact details. 
12. Proof of health insurance for the whole period of stay in Poland or travel health insurance policy.   
13. Copy of flight booking(s) – both ways.
14. In case of paid studies, scientific research or training, a proof of payment (a fee receipt) covering the first year of studies or its full term, if the studies will take less than one year, is necessary; or a statement proving the possession of funds in the amount sufficient to cover the cost of studies, provided in the declaration.  
15. The Consulate might ask for additional documents if found necessary.

Research Purpose

REQUIREMENTS:
1.Visa application form (long or short term, depending on the term of course) duly filled and signed by the applicant. 
2. One recent photograph of the applicant, not older than six months, passport size, white background only.
3.An ordinary passport or other recognized travel document valid for at least three months from the expiry date of the visa applied for. This document must have at least two empty pages. Please bring all your previous passports, if any, and attach copies of used pages with your application (on A4 size paper).
4.Photocopy of applicant's national ID card.
5.Third country nationals residing in Pakistan must provide supporting documents proving legal residence.
6.If you have been ever refused a visa by any Embassy or High Commission a refusal letter will be required.  
7.Original and photocopy of Family Registration Certificate issued by NADRA (in English or with a certified translation if in Urdu).
8.Acceptance letter  from  the Polish University, formal confirmation of enrollment.
9.Original bank statements of the last six months. 
10.Last three salary slips.
11.Or sponsorship Affidavit, certified by a Public Notary in Pakistan, proof of sufficient financial means of your sponsor (proof of income and the last six months bank statements)/ Polish scholarship.
12.Proof of financial proof, so as to be able to cover the costs of living and lodging for each month of the stay throughout the whole time of study or the first year if the stay is to be longer.
13.Any other certificates - according to institution requirements.
14.Proof of accommodation in Poland, with full contact details. 
15.Proof of health insurance for the whole period of stay in Poland or travel health insurance policy.   
16.Copy of flight booking(s) – both ways.
17.In case of paid studies, scientific research or training, a proof of payment (a fee receipt) covering the first year of studies or its full term, if the studies will take less than one year, is necessary; or a statement proving the possession of funds in the amount sufficient to cover the cost of studies, provided in the declaration.  
18.The Consulate might ask for additional documents if found necessary.
19.An agreement to admit a foreigner for the purpose of conducting research or development work, referred to in Article 151 (1)(2) of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners.
20.A written declaration of the research institution referred to in Article 151 (1)(1)(c) of the Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners.
 

Work Purpose
REQUIREMENTS:
1.Visa application form duly filled and signed by the applicant.
2.One recent photograph of the applicant, not older than six months, passport size, white background only.
3.An ordinary passport or other recognized travel document valid for at least three months from the expiry date of the visa applied for. This document must have at least two empty pages. Please bring previous passports, if any, and attach with application copies, on A4 size paper, of used pages.
4.Photocopy of your national ID card.
5.Third country nationals residing in Pakistan must provide supporting documents proving legal residence.
6.If you have been ever refused a visa by an Embassy or High Commission the refusal letter will be required.
7.Formal "work permit" issued by Urząd Wojewódzki in Poland on the request of an employer.
8.An invitation from employer in Poland, with all contact details, stamped and signed by the company representative.
9.Applicant’s work experience certificates, professional skills certificate.
10.Certificate (NOC) from last workplace in Pakistan (with contact details). 
11.Photocopy of confirmed airline reservation showing dates of departure and return.
12. The original AND a copy of a travel medical insurance policy of not less than 30,000 Euros. The policy must cover medical and hospitalization expenses on Schengen territory as well as repatriation costs covering whole calendar span of visa. Consult valid list of authorized insurance companies  in Pakistan as agreed by Schengen Partners in Islamabad.
13.Original bank statements of the last six months.• National Tax Number Certificate (NTN) for the previous two years and proof of income tax payment (FBR) - if applicable .• Last three salary slips - if applicable. 
14.Proof of accommodation in Poland (with full contact details). 
15. Family Registration Certificate (issued by NADRA office). 
15.The Consulate might ask for additional documents if found necessary.

Additionally, when applying for a visa for a minor you should present:

• Written consent of the child’s/minor’s parent(s) to apply for a visa, confirmed by a notary. If there is only one guardian, it should be proved by a birth certificate, a court decision on exclusive parental custody or a death certificate of the other parent.
• Originals and copies of parents' passports.
• An original and a copy of a birth certificate.

If the child is entered in the parent's or legal guardian’s passport, please submit a separate visa application.  The visa will be pasted into the parent's or the legal guardian's passport.

Please note:

• You must apply for a visa in a consular office or the embassy’s consular department in the consular district of your place of residence 
• Usually, the above documents are enough to receive a visa, however, the consul may require additional documents.
• The consul may, invite the applicant for an interview during the processing.
• The D-type visas allow to stay in other Schengen states for 90 days of any 180-day period. It means that you can legally stay in the Schengen Area only if your stay was shorter than 90 days over the past 180 days.  
• The D-type visa is valid for a maximum of one year.
• Please note, that receiving the visa does not guarantee that you will enter Poland - the final decision is always made by the Border Guard.

• Visa application costs 24 920 PKR.

Applicants exempted from the fee:

1. Family members of EU citizens.
 

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

The decision on the issue of a visa is made within 15 working days from the payment date of application fee. If the documents need to be examined in more detail, the consideration period may be extended to 45 days. 

Personally by an applicant or an authorized person (an authorized person should provide his/her an original ID card (CNIC), the authorization letter and visa receipt).

Collections: business days between 1:00PM and 3:00PM

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.

No prior appointment is required. Appeals can be submitted on work days between 12:00PM and 3:00PM.

Appeals must be submitted personally or by authorized person (an authorized person should provide the copy of your passport, his/her an original ID card (CNIC), the authorization letter and required documents). 
Required documents: passport – must be valid; appeal – signed by applicant; refusal of visa, appeal fee and other documents which in your opinion might be important. 

Appeals sent via email or post will not be considered. 

Appeal processing fee is 24 920 PKR. 

Processing time is 14 calendar days.
 

The charging fees issues for educational services by public universities are regulated in the Act of 20 July 2018, Law on Higher Education and Science, and in the case of non-public universities, they result from the internal regulations of these universities.

Students conclude civil law contracts with universities, which contain special conditions related to the admission process, the course of studies, as well as provisions regarding the amount of the fees and the rules related to the fee refunds. Candidates for studies should carefully study these documents in detail, in particular the provisions on the rules for obtaining the refund of the paid tuition fees.

Refund issues are settled between students and universities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland, the Embassies of the Republic of Poland, as well as the Consulates of the Republic of Poland do not mediate in issues between the student and the university and do not have legal measures allowing a foreigner, who has been refused a student visa, to obtain a refund of the tuition fees.

If the university fails to comply with the provisions of the contract concluded with the student, in particular, it has not refunded the fee, claims regarding student fees may only be pursued through civil law.