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Do Russia citizens need a visa for Poland?

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Russia citizens need a visa to enter Poland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Russia vs Poland: passport comparison

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4

Poland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #19 · mobility 169.8
70

countries both Russia and Poland can enter visa-free together

Russia + Poland: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Russia and Poland travel together — by entry type:

70 both visa-free
25 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
68 access differs

Where Russia and Poland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (70)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Your odds of getting the visa: Russia → Poland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

0,0%
of Poland visa applications refused in Russia
-14,5 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-1.2 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 1.2%, now 0.0%
103applications filed
103visas issued
0refusals
#92strictest of 118 countries
Where Poland visa applications are filed: KaliningradMoscow

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Russia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Russia → Poland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Russia → Poland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

4rule changes for the Russia passport, 4 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Poland: good to know

Warsaw

Capital

Polish Zloty (PLN)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+48

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Russia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Poland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Poland?
Russia citizens need a visa to enter Poland. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Russia or Poland?
The Poland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 81. Global rank: Russia #93, Poland #19.
Where can Russia and Poland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 70 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Poland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Russia and Poland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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