- Visa
- Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)
- Where to apply
- Book an appointment and submit the application at a Poland visa application centre run by VFS Global in India; the service charge is paid online when booking. The Embassy or Consulate General of the Republic of Poland decides, and keeps the passport during processing.
- Visa fee
- INR 9,504 (EUR 90) for adults and INR 4,752 (EUR 45) for children aged 6 to 12; waived under 6. VFS service charge INR 1,026. The rupee amount follows the exchange rate.
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from delivery of the application to the Embassy or Consulate; may be extended to a maximum of 45 calendar days.
- Stay allowed
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Insurance
- An original travel medical insurance certificate from an approved Indian insurer is required, valid in the Schengen area for the whole stay with minimum cover of EUR 30,000 including emergency treatment, hospitalisation and repatriation.
Source: VFS Global overview and tourist visa checklist (tourism, visiting family/friends) supplied for India, 2026 edition. Last checked 2026-11. Rules change, so confirm on the official page before you apply.