Indian e-Visa Guide for Polish Citizens

Polish passport holders fill out a digital application form with personal information, passport details, and travel plans. You upload a clear PDF scan of your Polish passport bio-page and a recent square photograph with a white background in JPEG format. Important: all name fields must use plain Latin characters exactly as they appear in the MRZ of your Polish passport, without diacritical marks. Payment is processed securely online.

Polish citizens can choose from several e-Visa categories: 1. e-Tourist Visa — available in 30-day (double entry), 1-year (multiple entry), and 5-year (multiple entry) durations. 2. e-Business Visa (1-year multiple entry) suitable for attending trade exhibitions, IT conferences, or establishing commercial relationships. 3. e-Medical Visa (60-day triple entry) for receiving treatment at accredited Indian hospitals. 4. e-Conference Visa for delegates attending government-sponsored events.

Standard processing for Polish nationals takes 3 to 4 business days. Poland's growing outbound travel market means Indian immigration authorities are well-accustomed to processing Polish applications efficiently. Expedited processing is available for travelers departing within 48 hours. Your approved ETA is emailed directly and linked to your Polish passport number.

Polish citizens on a 1-year or 5-year e-Tourist visa may stay for up to 90 continuous days per visit. The 30-day option permits double entry. Business visa holders are allowed up to 180 days per calendar year. Poland's IT sector has strengthened business ties with Indian tech hubs in Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune, making the business e-Visa increasingly popular among Polish professionals.

Polish travelers typically connect to India via Istanbul (Turkish Airlines), Dubai (Emirates), Doha (Qatar Airways), or Frankfurt (Lufthansa). The total journey from Warsaw to Delhi or Mumbai takes approximately 8 hours including a short layover. Upon arrival at a designated Indian airport, present your printed ETA and Polish passport for biometric verification. Polish citizens should also submit the online e-Arrival card within 72 hours before their scheduled arrival in India.

Polish citizens holding ordinary passports (Paszport) with at least 6 months remaining validity from the date of arrival in India are eligible. Polish temporary passports and diplomatic passports are not accepted for the e-Visa program.

Polish applications are typically processed within 72 to 96 hours. With the growing volume of applications from Poland, we recommend filing at least 5 to 7 days before your departure date.

Poland falls under the standard EU fee tier. While the government fee is denominated in USD, Polish applicants pay via their bank card and the amount is converted to PLN at the prevailing exchange rate. The 1-year and 5-year visas offer the best per-trip value for Polish travelers making multiple visits.

The Embassy of India in Warsaw, located on Ulica Rejtana, handles traditional paper visas, consular services, and diplomatic matters for Polish residents. There is also an Honorary Consulate in Krakow. The e-Visa is a separate digital system managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in New Delhi. While you can apply directly on the official government portal, our service provides Polish applicants with manual document review and technical formatting to ensure compliance. We are an independent visa assistance service and are not affiliated with the Embassy of India in Warsaw or the Government of India.