Poland•Europe2 weeks – 2 months
€90 EUR
Varies by filing options
24 hours (extendable to 48 hours in exceptional circumstances)
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
No dependents
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Authorize airport-only transit for nationals of 15 restricted countries with onward flights, staying in international zones for up to 24 hours.
The Polish Airport Transit Visa (Type A) permits passage through airport international transit zones only, without entering Poland or Schengen territory. Designed for nationals of designated higher-risk countries, it enables air connectivity while maintaining security oversight. Holders cannot leave the transit area or access the country.
Processing takes 15–45 days with a €90 application fee. The visa allows 24 hours in the airport transit zone, extendable to 48 hours in exceptional circumstances. Applicants need a valid passport, onward flight ticket, and destination country documentation. No work authorization is granted.
This visa is ideal for nationals of Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sri Lanka transiting through Polish airports.
Afghanistan
Armenia
Bangladesh
Congo - Kinshasa
Egypt
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Iran
Iraq
Cuba
Nigeria
Pakistan
Somalia
Sri LankaValid passport
Return/onward flight ticket
Travel documents for destination country
Proof of funds
Applicable only to nationals of specific countries (Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka)
Valid passport
Passport copy
Onward travel document
Airport transit proof
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