Schengen Visa Type C - Tourist
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Schengen Visa Type C - Tourist

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

0-15 days

Application Fee

80 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days

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

Short-stay Schengen visa for tourism and leisure purposes. Valid for up to 90 days within a 180-day period across all Schengen countries. Available as single-entry, double-entry, or multiple-entry visa.

The Schengen Type C visa is the standard short-stay visa for tourism, business visits, family visits, and short-term cultural activities. It permits travel within all 27 Schengen countries with freedom of movement.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Savings

300 PLN

Personal

Passport Validity

10 years old, valid for at least 3 months after planned stay months

Criminal Record Policy

case_by_case

Education

None or higher

Excluded Nationalities

Citizens of the following countries are not eligible: AT, BE, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PT, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

Issued within last 10 years, valid for at least 3 months after planned stay, with at least 2 blank pages

Passport photos

2 recent color photos, 35x45mm, white background, no more than 6 months old

Travel medical insurance

Valid in Schengen area, minimum coverage EUR 30,000, covering entire stay

Proof of funds

Bank statements or financial documents showing sufficient funds

Return ticket

Proof of return travel or funds to purchase return ticket

Accommodation proof

Hotel booking or invitation letter

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Advantages

  • Access to entire Schengen area
  • Relatively straightforward application
  • Reasonable processing time
  • Multiple entry options available

Considerations

  • Limited duration (90 days maximum)
  • No work rights
  • Cannot be extended
  • Requires travel insurance

Application Process

1

Schedule visa appointment

Book appointment at Polish embassy or consulate

2

Prepare documents

Gather all required supporting documents

3

Submit application

Submit application and documents in person

4

Pay visa fee

Pay EUR 80 application fee

5

Biometric data collection

Provide fingerprints and photograph if required

6

Await decision

Wait for visa decision, typically up to 15 days

Application Forms

Schengen Visa Application Form

Form ID: Form 1419

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