Types of Pole Visas for British Nationals and Permanent Residents in the United Kingdom.
There are various type of Pole visas are available for you to apply. The type of Pole visa you will need to apply depends on the purpose, length of your trip and the frequency of trips you will be taking to Poland. If you require information such as Pole consulate contact details , visa forms for Poland, and other travel information please use the dropdown menu, below.
- Pole tourist visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for a short period of leisure travel in Poland and no business activities permitted with the short term tourist visa for Poland.
- Pole visitor visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for a short period of travel to visit friends and family in Poland and no business activities are permitted.
- Pole business visa for British citizens and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued for participating in short-term business activity in Poland.
- Pole transit visa for British nationals and permanent residents in the United Kingdom is issued and is generally valid for 3 days or less, for transferring through a port in Poland to a third destination.
General Documnets Required to Apply for a Pole Visa for British Nationals and Permant Residents in the United Kingdom
The below items are generally required to apply for any type of Pole visas in the United Kingdom:
- Fully completed Visa Application Form and essential declaration
- Passport size photographs
- Valid national passport
There are other types of Pole visas such as student visas, temporary worker visas, parent visas, spousal visas or partner visas for British nationals which are available to apply. Please contact the Pole Embassy in London or the nearest Pole consulate accredited to the United Kingdom for more information.
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Pole Entry Visa Types Available for British Nationals and Permanent Residents in the UK
Single Entry visa for Pole: A single-entry visa allows its holder to enter Pole only once, within the given period of time, as mentioned in the visa sticker affixed to their passport. Once the visa holder exits the territory of Pole or visa region associated with Pole, he or she can no longer go back, even if they have not spend in Pole the number of days as permitted by the Pole embassy that issued them the visa.
Double Entry visa for Pole: In general, a double-entry visa applies the same way as the single-entry visa explained above. The sole difference between a single-entry and a double-entry visa is that the second gives you the chance to go once more back to Pole
Multiple Entry visa for Pole: This type of visa allows the holder of the visa to enter Pole mutiple times with visa validity period.
What Are The Steps to Apply for an Pole Visa for British Nationals?
To apply for an Pole visa in the United Kingdom, then follow the steps given below:
- Check if you need to apply for a Pole Visa.
- Know when is the right time to apply for your Poland visa!
- Figure out what type of Pole visa you will need.
- Find out where you should lodge your Pole visa application.
- Fill in the right Pole visa form.
- Collect the documents required for Pole visa.
- Make a visa appointment and attend the visa interview.
- Submit your biometrics.
- Pay the Pole visa fee.
Please Note: Please consult Pole consulate in the United Kingdom as visa regulations for Poland can and often change overnight. In individual cases, additional documents required for Pole visa. We accept no responsibility as we have no affiliation with the embassy of Poland in the United Kingdom or their visa section.
What are the common questions asked by a Pole visa officer?
Going for a visa interview at the Pole consulate in London? The visa officer at the Pole consulate will look over your application and ask you questions if they wish to clarify anything. It is best to answer these questions honestly.
Typical questions asked at the Pole visa interview include:
- What is your purpose of your trip to Poland?
- Do you know anyone living in Poland?
- What is your current occupation? How long have you been in your current occupation?
- If you are a student, when will the studies finish?
- How will you support yourself whilst in Poland?
- Have you ever travelled to other countries?
- Who will pay for your trip to Poland?
- What are your plans when you return from your trip from Poland?
- What will you do if your Pole visa application is rejected?
What are the usual reasons for getting your Pole visa denied?
Common reasons why your Pole visa application got rejected include:
- Lack of funds – you must be able to afford your trip Poland and you must provide documents to show that you can.
- Proof of accommodation not provided – you must be able to show where you will be staying in Poland and you can easily do this by providing a hotel reservation in Poland.
- The visa officer thinks you will not return to your home country – you must make it clear that you intend to leave Poland and return to your home country before the expiry of your visa. You can do this by providing documents that show you have ties where you live, such as an employment letter or proof that you own your home etc.
- No proof of residence – you must be able to prove that you can live in the country of your residence legally, so you must provide proof of residence.