How can I get a Poland study visa appointment?

To schedule an appointment for a Poland study visa from India, follow these steps:

Step 1: Determine Your Jurisdiction

The Embassy of Poland in New Delhi accepts visa applications from residents of the following states and territories:

• Assam

• Arunachal Pradesh

• Bihar

• Chhattisgarh

• Delhi (NCR)

• Haryana

• Himachal Pradesh

• Jammu & Kashmir

• Jharkhand

• Madhya Pradesh

• Manipur

• Meghalaya

• Mizoram

• Nagaland

• Odisha

• Punjab

• Rajasthan

• Sikkim

• Tripura

• Uttarakhand

• Uttar Pradesh

• West Bengal

• Afghanistan

• Bangladesh

• Bhutan

• Maldives

• Nepal

• Sri Lanka

If you reside in any of these regions, you should apply through the New Delhi jurisdiction.

The Consulate General of Poland in Mumbai accepts applications from residents of:

• Andhra Pradesh

• Daman and Diu

• Dadra and Nagar Haveli

• Goa

• Gujarat

• Karnataka

• Kerala

• Maharashtra

• Pondicherry

• Tamil Nadu

• Telangana

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands

If you reside in any of these regions, you should apply through the Mumbai jurisdiction.

Step 2: Register and Book an Appointment

1. Visit the VFS Global Poland Visa Portal:

2. Register Your Application:

o Select the ""Apply Visa"" option.

o Choose ""National Visa – Study"".

o Complete the online application form and submit it.

3. Schedule an Appointment:

o After registration, log in to your account.

o Navigate to the ""Book an Appointment"" section.

o Select your preferred Visa Application Centre (VAC) based on your jurisdiction.

o Choose an available date and time slot for your appointment.

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

Ensure you have the following documents ready for submission:

• Valid passport (with at least two blank pages and valid for at least 90 days beyond your intended stay)

• Completed visa application form

• Passport-sized photographs (as per specifications)

• Acceptance letter from a Polish educational institution

• Proof of financial means (e.g., bank statements, sponsorship letters)

• Travel medical insurance covering at least EUR 30,000

• Proof of accommodation in Poland

• Educational certificates and transcripts

• Visa fee payment receipt

For a detailed checklist, refer to the

Step 4: Attend the Appointment

• Arrive at the VAC on the scheduled date and time.

• Submit your documents and provide biometric data (fingerprints and photograph).

• Pay the visa application fee, if not already paid online.

Step 5: Track Your Application

• After submission, you can track the status of your application using the

Tips:

• Plan Ahead: Visa processing can take several weeks. It's advisable to apply well in advance of your intended travel date.

• Check Availability: Appointment slots can fill up quickly, especially during peak application periods. Regularly check the VFS portal for available slots.

• Documentation: Ensure all documents are complete and meet the specified requirements to avoid delays.