How to Get a Polish Passport: Official Application GuideExpress Assistance: traficopapa@gmail.com
A Polish passport (Paszport Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej) is the official travel document issued to citizens of Poland by the Ministry of the Interior and Administration (Ministerstwo Spraw Wewnętrznych i Administracji, MSWiA) through local Voivodeship Offices (Urzędy Wojewódzkie) and Polish consulates abroad.
The Polish passport allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to over 180 countries, ranking among the world’s strongest travel documents.
Below is a comprehensive guide to applying for or renewing a Polish passport.
🧾 1. Eligibility and Validity
You must be a citizen of Poland to apply.
Validity periods:
10 years — for adults aged 18 and older
5 years — for minors under 18
1 year — for temporary or emergency passports
All Polish passports are biometric, containing a digital facial image, fingerprints, and signature.
2. Required DocumentsBefore applying, gather the following:
For adults:
Completed passport application form (available at voivodeship offices or online)
Valid Polish ID card (Dowód osobisty) or birth certificate (for first-time applicants)
Previous passport (if renewing)
One biometric photo (3.5 × 4.5 cm, taken within 6 months)
Proof of payment of the passport fee
For minors:
Birth certificate
Parents’ or guardians’ ID cards
Parental consent (both parents must consent unless legally exempt)
One biometric photo
3. How to ApplyIn Poland:
Visit your local Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki) or passport point (punkt paszportowy).
Submit your completed application and documents.
Have your photo, fingerprints, and signature captured digitally.
Pay the application fee (online or at the office).
You can book your appointment online via:
https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-paszportOutside Poland:
Apply at the nearest Polish embassy or consulate.
The consulate will collect your biometric data and forward your request to Poland for processing.
4. Fees and Processing TimesStandard fees (2025):
Adult passport: 140 PLN (~€32)
Minor (under 18): 30 PLN (~€7)
Reduced fees: 50% discount for students, pensioners, and large families (Karta Dużej Rodziny)
Temporary passport: 30 PLN (~€7)
Processing times:
Standard: up to 30 days in Poland
Express: 7–10 days (where available)
Abroad: 4–8 weeks
5. Collecting Your PassportCollect in person from the same office or consulate where you applied.
Bring your receipt or application confirmation and a valid ID.
You can check your passport status online:
https://obywatel.gov.pl
Key TipsEnsure your name spelling and PESEL number match all official records.
Check your passport’s validity before international travel, as many countries require 6 months’ validity.
Report lost or stolen passports immediately to the police and the nearest passport office or Polish embassy.
If you have dual citizenship, use your Polish passport when entering or leaving Poland.
The Polish biometric passport combines high security and international recognition, reflecting Poland’s full integration with the European Union and Schengen Area. Always apply through official government offices or Polish diplomatic missions.
For official details and online forms:
https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-paszport https://www.mswia.gov.pl