Poland Visa RequirementsFor Afghanistan passport holders
Afghan citizens require a Schengen visa to visit Poland, costing €90 ($98 USD). The Polish Embassy in Kabul suspended operations in 2021. Afghans apply at the Polish Embassy in Islamabad or the Polish Consulate in Dubai. Poland is the largest country in Central Europe and a rapidly developing tourism destination.
Afghanistan passport holders require a visa to enter Poland.
Apply at the Polish Embassy in Islamabad or the Polish Consulate in Dubai. Required documents: completed Schengen form, valid Afghan passport (at least 3 months beyond return), two biometric photos, travel insurance (minimum €30,000), confirmed return flights, accommodation bookings, 3 months of bank statements, employment letter. Processing takes 15 business days.
Poland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Afghanistan to Poland: What You Need to Know
Poland is a Schengen member: a Polish Schengen visa grants access to all 27 Schengen countries. The Schengen fee is €90 since June 2024. The Polish Embassy in Kabul suspended operations after August 2021. Afghan nationals apply at the Polish Embassy in Islamabad or the Polish Consulate in Dubai. Poland joined the EU and Schengen in 2004 and has the largest economy in Central Europe. Warsaw's rebuilt Old Town (UNESCO) and Krakow's medieval centre attract millions of visitors. Poland uses the zloty, not the euro, making it more affordable than many Schengen countries.
How to Get There
No direct flights connect Afghan airports to Poland. Route via Dubai (DXB) then LOT Polish Airlines to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), or via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines then LOT or another carrier. From Islamabad, connect through Gulf hubs. Warsaw is a major hub with connections to other Polish cities. Total journey time from Kabul is typically 12 to 16 hours.
Money & Banking
Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. This makes Poland one of the most affordable Schengen destinations: Warsaw accommodation from PLN 80 to 150 ($20 to $37) per night in budget options, meals from PLN 30 to 60 ($7 to $15). Krakow is particularly affordable. Visa and Mastercard are accepted widely. ATMs are available throughout. Poland is excellent value for Western European standards.
Practical Tips
Krakow's Old Town (UNESCO) is Poland's most visited city, with Wawel Castle, St. Mary's Church, and the Cloth Hall market. Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial (UNESCO) near Krakow is a sobering and essential visit. Warsaw's rebuilt Old Town (UNESCO) was reconstructed brick by brick after 85 percent destruction in WWII. The Wieliczka Salt Mine near Krakow (UNESCO) has underground chapels carved entirely from salt. Gdansk is a Hanseatic city on the Baltic with excellent amber markets. Polish cuisine: pierogi, bigos, zurek soup.