Poland•EuropeAirport Transit Visa Type A
At a Glance
Processing Time
0-15 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Transit
Renewable
No
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Visa for transiting through international airport transit areas in Poland. Does not permit entry into Schengen territory. Required only for citizens of high-risk countries.
Airport transit visas are required only for citizens of specific countries listed by Schengen regulations. The visa allows passage through international transit areas of airports only.
Check Your Eligibility
Take our quick assessment to see how well you match this visa and get personalized tips
Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: AF, BD, CD, ER, ET, GH, IR, IQ, NG, PK, SO, LK, AM, AZ, CU, EG, GE, IN, JO, KZ, KG, LB, LY, RU, SY, TJ, TN, TR, TM, UZ, VN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Issued within last 10 years, valid for 3+ months, with 2 blank pages
Passport copy
Copy of passport page with personal data and photo
Onward travel document
Plane ticket or other proof of continuing journey
Airport transit proof
Proof of intention not to enter Schengen territory
Track your documents or upload them for AI-powered review
Advantages
- Free for most nationalities
- Required only for specific countries
- Quick processing
Considerations
- Strictly limited to airport transit
- No entry into Schengen territory
- Very narrow scope
Application Process
Prepare documents
Gather required documentation
Submit to Polish consulate
Apply at Polish embassy or consulate
Provide continuation proof
Demonstrate onward travel plans
Receive decision
Visa issued or denied
Application Forms
Airport Transit Visa Application
Ready to Apply?
Check your eligibility first to see how well you match this visa