Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Poland Passport and Visa entry requirements

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Poland Passport and Visa entry requirements
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Passports:

To enter Poland, a passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except EU nationals (1) holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Visas:

Visas are not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for touristic and business stays in Poland of up to 90 days.


Passport and Visa entry requirements

Entry requirements for Americans: US nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for period of intended stay.

Entry requirements for UK nationals: UK nationals with a passport endorsed British Citizen do not require a visa. If their passport is endorsed British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen or British Subject with the right of abode in the UK a visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Other passport holders require a visa.

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian nationals do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Passports must be valid for period of intended stay.

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay to enter Poland and may stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

Entry requirements for South Africans: South African passport holders require a visa for travel to Poland. Passports must be valid for at least six months after arrival.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay. A visa is not needed for up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport, but no visa is necessary.

Passport/Visa Note: A passport valid for at least six months after arrival is needed for those who require a visa. Visa exempt nationals must have a passport valid for period of intended stay (other than EEA nationals). The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders of all.