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Krakow old town
UNESCO market square, Wawel Castle, St Mary's Basilica.
Visit / Tourist Visa
🇵🇱 Poland
schengen type c — poland consulate.
Poland Schengen visa — Krakow, Auschwitz, Warsaw, Wieliczka.
Visa type
Schengen Type C — Poland Consulate
Stay
Up to 90 days in 180-day period
Validity
Single or multi-entry
Processing
15 calendar days
Entry
Single / Multiple
Overview
Poland Schengen Type C — Poland Consulate — 2026 guide
Poland issues Schengen Type C visas via VFS Mumbai/Delhi. Krakow and Auschwitz make Poland a poignant, affordable Central European destination. Mark Consultant files Polish Schengen with Krakow–Warsaw–Wieliczka–Auschwitz itineraries.
Why this visa
Highlights of the Poland visa
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Auschwitz-Birkenau
Sobering UNESCO memorial 1 hr from Krakow.
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Wieliczka Salt Mine
700-year-old mine, underground cathedral, UNESCO site.
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Warsaw rebuilt
Old Town rebuilt post-WWII, Palace of Culture, Chopin heritage.
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Zakopane + Tatra
Polish Alps, wooden churches, ski resort, thermal spas.
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Affordable Europe
Meals €6–10, beer €2 — one of Schengen's best-value countries.
Places to visit
Top attractions in Poland
Krakow
Market Square, Wawel Castle, Kazimierz Jewish Quarter.
Auschwitz-Birkenau
Memorial + Museum — reserve timed entry in advance.
Wieliczka Salt Mine
300m underground tour, chapels carved in salt.
Warsaw
Old Town, Warsaw Uprising Museum, Łazienki Park.
Zakopane
Tatra Mountains, wooden villas, thermal baths.
Gdansk
Baltic amber capital, WWII start point, Long Market.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- 1Poland is main destination
- 2Sufficient funds — €40/day
- 3Confirmed accommodation & flights
- 4Schengen insurance €30,000
Documents
Documents checklist
📄Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with 2 blank pages
📄Recent passport-size photographs (as per country specs)
📄Completed visa application form
📄Confirmed round-trip flight itinerary
📄Hotel booking / accommodation proof for entire stay
📄Bank statements — last 6 months (personal + salary account)
📄ITR / Form 16 — last 3 years
📄Employment letter / NOC from employer with leave approval
📄Cover letter with detailed travel itinerary
📄Travel insurance (minimum coverage as per country)
📄Krakow + Warsaw hotel bookings
📄Auschwitz-Birkenau reservation (free but timed)
Our process
Pune to boarding — filing timeline
01
VFS appointment
Book Poland consulate slot at VFS.
02
Form + insurance + fee
Schengen application.
03
Biometrics
Fingerprints + photo.
04
Decision
15 calendar days.
05
Collection
VFS return.
Fee & timeline
Investment
Total cost
€90 + VFS + professional ₹15,000+
Processing time
15 calendar days
Insider tips
Pro tips from Mark Consultant
- ★ Auschwitz reservation is free but must be booked online early.
- ★ Krakow airport (KRK) cheaper for LOT / Wizz Air arrivals.
- ★ Zloty (PLN) — cheaper than €, so cash still useful.
FAQs
Poland visitor visa FAQs
Is Poland safe for Indian tourists?
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Yes — Krakow and Warsaw are very safe. Standard European city precautions apply. English widely spoken in tourist zones.
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