Poland long-stay (Type D) visa
Required documents, fees and processing time for a Poland long-stay (Type D) Schengen visa when you apply from Ireland.
SCHENGEN · VISA C✈ DOCUMENTS
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To
Poland
Type
D · LONG STAY
Apply at
IE
Centre
VAC
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Action neededLong stay — national (Type D) · applying from Ireland.
Documents ready00 / 09
Competent authority
Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Dublin (4-8 Eden Quay, Dublin 1) - covers residents of Ireland
Application centre
none (apply directly; appointment booked via the e-konsulat system, form submitted in person)
Recommended — commonly expected even when not on the official list
Cover letterA letter of introduction stating who you are and why you are travelling.
Travel itineraryA day-by-day plan of your trip to attach to the application.
Fees
Consular (Type C)
€90
Service fee
—
Est. total (adult)
€90
Long stay (Type D)
€200
The short-stay (Type C) consular fee is harmonised at €90 for adults across all Schengen states; collected in EUR · centre: direct_consulate.
Fee notes
Polish Embassy Consular Section Dublin takes applications directly (e-konsulat), no VAC/service fee. Official page states Type D national visa €200.
Timeline
high confidenceProcessing
15–45 days
End-to-end
3–8 weeks
Centre
VAC
Appointment wait
e-konsulat releases new slots twice weekly (Fridays 15:00 and Tuesdays 18:00). Slots scarce and go quickly; realistically 2-4 weeks, longer at peak.
Application centre
Embassy of Poland Dublin — Consular Section, direct (no commercial VAC). In person at the consulate; appointments via the e-konsulat system.
Timeline notes
Direct-at-embassy model — the differentiator is the twice-weekly e-konsulat slot release rather than an operator queue. Fee EUR 90. Must apply in the consular district of residence.
Funds to show
high confidenceThe figures below are the short-stay (Type C) means of subsistence. A long-stay (Type D) visa sets its funds requirement nationally by purpose (study, work, family reunification, income) — check the consulate for the amount that applies to your case.
Per day
PLN 75
Minimum
PLN 300
In EUR ≈
€17.6 / day
planned stay exceeds 4 days (standard, per day)
PLN 75 / day
reduced category: tourist event / youth or sports camp / paid stay / sanatorium / working-holiday (per day, min PLN 100 total)
PLN 20 / day
Floor
PLN 300 total if planned stay does not exceed 4 days (standard); reduced-category travellers at least PLN 20/day but not less than PLN 100 total; students/researchers PLN 1,270 for the first two months
Notes
Regulation of the Minister of the Interior of 23 Feb 2015. Standard: PLN 300 if stay <= 4 days; PLN 75/day if > 4 days. Plus separate return-journey funds: PLN 200 (from a neighbouring country), PLN 500 (from another EU state), PLN 2,500 (from a non-EU country). EUR equiv at ~0.235 EUR/PLN.
Consulates apply discretion and may expect a buffer above this figure — treat it as a floor, not a guarantee.
Funds source ↗⚠ Special cases & caveats
- Purpose: WorkOriginal work permit issued by the Polish authority (Municipal/Voivodeship Office) plus accommodation confirmation for the stay.
- Purpose: StudyLetter from current educational institution addressed to the visa section, confirmation letter from the Polish school/university with course details and proof of fee payment, plus accommodation proof.
- Minors (under 18)Notarised parental consent, parents' passport originals and copies, and birth certificate original and copy required.
- Non-EU/EEA residents of IrelandMust present valid Irish residence documentation proving lawful residence in the consular district.