Poland medical visa: rules, documents and fees by passport

Nigeria passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Nigeria passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Kenya passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Kenya passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Ghana passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Ghana passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Ethiopia passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Ethiopia passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

An EU measure from 2024 that set aside some visa rules for Ethiopian applicants, including the 15-day decision period, was repealed on 18 May 2026.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Egypt passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Egypt passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Tanzania passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Tanzania passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Uganda passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Uganda passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

South Africa passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

South Africa passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

United Arab Emirates passport: No visa needed

United Arab Emirates passports need no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Poland.

Stay of up to 90 days.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

The exemption for UAE passports rests on the visa waiver agreement between the EU and the UAE, which has applied provisionally since it was signed.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Saudi Arabia passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Saudi Arabia passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Qatar passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Qatar passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Oman passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Oman passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Kuwait passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Kuwait passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Bahrain passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Bahrain passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Iraq passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Iraq passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Bangladesh passport: Schengen short-stay visa (type C)

Bangladesh passports need a Schengen visa. For treatment in Poland, apply for a short-stay visa (type C) for medical reasons, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Stay of up to 90 days.

• Patient: travel medical insurance for the whole stay, covering at least EUR 30,000.
• Patient: proof that you have enough money for the stay and the journey home.
• Patient: proof of accommodation, or of enough money to pay for it.
• Patient: a return or round-trip ticket reservation, if asked.
• Patient: if asked, an official document from the medical institution confirming that you need care there, and proof that you can pay for the treatment.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

Apply no more than six months before the trip and, as a rule, no later than 15 days before it.

A decision normally takes up to 15 calendar days, and up to 45 in some cases.

The visa fee is generally not refunded, even if the visa is refused.

Everyone travelling with the patient on this passport needs their own Schengen visa and pays the fee for their age.

Supporting documents may be different depending on the country where you apply.

The government of Poland decides every application.

United Kingdom passport: No visa needed

United Kingdom passports need no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Poland.

Stay of up to 90 days.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

The government of Poland decides every application.

United States passport: No visa needed

United States passports need no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Poland.

Stay of up to 90 days.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Mauritius passport: No visa needed

Mauritius passports need no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Poland.

Stay of up to 90 days.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

The government of Poland decides every application.

Seychelles passport: No visa needed

Seychelles passports need no visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Poland.

Stay of up to 90 days.

National visa (type D) for medical treatment (for longer treatment): For treatment longer than 90 days, apply for a Polish national visa (type D) for medical treatment. It allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.

The government of Poland decides every application.