Poland has no visa centre in the UAE. You apply in person at the Consular Department of the Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi, after registering on the e-Konsulat system. The fee is AED 388 for applicants aged 12 and over, with no service charge. Applicants must live in the UAE with a valid Emirates ID. Appointments are assigned by email twice a week, in the order people registered. In 2025 Poland refused 32.5% of UAE applications.
Checked on 5 November 2026 against the Polish Embassy in Abu Dhabi’s C-type Schengen visa page, Poland’s means-of-subsistence regulation, Annex 18 of the EU Visa Code Handbook, and European Commission 2025 statistics as reported by Gulf News.
Poland at a glance
| Item | Poland from the UAE |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | Consular Department, Embassy of Poland, CI Tower, Office 1502, Al Bateen Street, Khalidiyah, Abu Dhabi |
| Booking | e-Konsulat (e-konsulat.gov.pl), “Schengen visa C” form; appointment dates are emailed |
| Fee | AED 388 (age 12 and over), AED 194 (ages 6 to 12), free under 6; cash or card; no visa centre fee |
| Who can apply | UAE residents with a valid Emirates ID |
| Funds | PLN 300 for stays of up to 4 days; PLN 75 a day for longer stays |
| Decision | Up to 15 days, in some cases up to 45 |
| 2025 refusal rate (UAE) | 32.5% |
How to apply: step by step
- Register on e-Konsulat and complete the Schengen C form in its 3 stages. Take care with the host and accommodation fields (31 and 32). You can’t edit the form once an appointment is assigned.
- Wait for the appointment email. Dates are assigned twice a week in order of registration. Don’t contact the embassy about dates.
- Print and sign the form and prepare your documents.
- Submit in person in Abu Dhabi and pay AED 388 in cash or by card. Applications by post, fax or email are not accepted.
- Collect the decision in person on the day you are given, between 2:00 and 3:00 pm.
The embassy warns against intermediaries. Agents get no preferential treatment.
When to apply: the general section of the page says up to 6 months before travel and no later than 15 days before, but another section says “not earlier than three months”. Plan for 3 months to be safe.
Documents
- The printed, signed e-Konsulat form
- A colour photo, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, white background, taken within 6 months, no headwear, with the face covering 70–80% of the frame
- Passport issued within 10 years, valid 3 months after your return, with 2 blank pages, plus a copy of the data page
- Travel insurance of at least €30,000 for all Schengen countries. A policy with a verifiable QR code is preferred, and the Polish Foreign Ministry lists approved insurers.
- A copy of your UAE residence (re-entry visa or Emirates ID), valid 3 months after you leave Schengen
- Bank statements for the last 3 months
- An original employer letter with your position, contract length and salary. A MOHRE employment contract with a verifiable QR code is preferred.
- Proof of accommodation: hotel booking or invitation
- A document confirming the purpose of your stay in Poland
- A flight itinerary, preferably refundable
- Children: notarised parental consent, the parents’ passports (originals and copies) and the birth certificate (original and copy)
How much money do you need?
| Stay | Current rule | Draft rule (consultation since October 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 4 days | PLN 300 in total | PLN 1,000 in total |
| More than 4 days | PLN 75 a day | PLN 300 a day |
| Prepaid accommodation or tours | PLN 20 a day (minimum PLN 100) | PLN 130 a day (minimum PLN 650) |
The draft is not yet law. It entered public consultation on 14 October 2026, and would take effect 30 days after publication in the Journal of Laws. Plan your bank balance on the higher figure if you travel in 2027.
If you are refused: Poland’s appeal route
- Request a review within 14 days of receiving the decision. Submit it at the embassy, Monday to Thursday, 10:00 to 10:30 am. No appointment is needed. Include new documents only.
- If the refusal is upheld, you can complain to the Provincial Administrative Court in Warsaw within 30 days, through the consul. Court fees apply.
See Schengen refusal appeals from the UAE.
Questions people ask
Where do I apply for a Poland visa in Dubai?
There is no centre in Dubai. All UAE applications go in person to the Polish Embassy’s Consular Department in Abu Dhabi, booked through e-Konsulat.
How much is a Poland visa from the UAE?
AED 388 for applicants aged 12 and over, and AED 194 for children aged 6 to 12, with no visa centre fee.
How do I get a Poland visa appointment in the UAE?
Register on e-Konsulat. The embassy assigns appointment dates twice a week in order of registration and emails them to you.
Can I appeal a Polish visa refusal?
Yes. Request a review at the embassy within 14 days, then you can go to the administrative court in Warsaw within 30 days.
Related guides
Sources
- Embassy of Poland in Abu Dhabi: C-type Schengen visa
- Government of Poland: Financial means for entering Poland; EU Visa Code Handbook Annex 18
- Stamped Nomad: Poland proposes raising daily entry funds (October 2026)
- Gulf News: Refusal rates (EC 2025 data)
Written by Asad Waleed M, Dubai. Asad has lived in the UAE for nine years and researches visa rules from government sources. He is not an immigration lawyer or consultant, and Sifqa does not process applications. Read the editorial policy.
Last checked 5 November 2026. Found an error? Email ionicwaleed@gmail.com and it will be fixed and logged.