Poland Entrepreneur / Startup Visa (1 year, renewable)for 🇷🇺 Russian citizens travelling to 🇵🇱 Poland
Russian citizens are required to obtain a Poland Entrepreneur / Startup Visa (1 year, renewable) before travelling to Poland. You must submit a formal application at the Poland embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
⚠️Travel advisory for Russian citizens
Poland operates a near-total tourist-visa ban for Russian nationals and no longer accepts non-biometric Russian passports, so entry from Russia is heavily restricted.
Since 2022 Poland has applied a near-total ban on tourist visas for Russian nationals and restricts entry of Russians holding Schengen visas, in line with the suspended EU–Russia visa-facilitation rules. Poland stopped accepting Russian diplomatic and service passports for border purposes from 1 January 2026 and ordinary non-biometric Russian passports from 1 April 2026, and intends to apply the EU multiple-entry visa ban in full — issuing only single-entry humanitarian visas under narrowly defined exceptions. Holders of biometric passports in eligible categories may still apply, so this is a restriction rather than an absolute ban; re-verify the current rules with the Polish consulate before applying.
Source: European Commission — EU visa measures / multiple-entry rules for Russian nationals · Verified June 2026
📋Required Documents6
- ✓Proof of accommodation in Poland
- ✓Valid passport and photographs
- ✓Proof of a registered Polish business (sp. z o.o. or eligible sole proprietorship)
- ✓Financial statements showing the required income or job creation
Commonly income or employment thresholds for the prior year.
- ✓Temporary residence and work permit application for business activity
- ✓Health insurance covering Poland
ℹ️What to Expect
To apply for a Poland Entrepreneur / Startup Visa (1 year, renewable), book an appointment at the nearest Poland embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is PLN 100.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Poland embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Clean criminal record where requested (if applicable)
🌐Why Russian passport holders need a visa for Poland
Russian citizens require a visa to enter Poland based on the current immigration requirements set by Poland's government. Russian passport holders must apply through the Poland embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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