Polish visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Poland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Poland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Poland e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Poland visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Poland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Poland.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Poland.
If you are looking for Poland visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Poland nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The Embassy of Poland in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Edmonton: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Edmonton, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Saskatoon: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Saskatoon, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 31 minutes)
- Winnipeg: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Winnipeg, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Calgary: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Calgary, Canada (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Halifax: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Halifax, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 31 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Poland in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 31 minutes)
- Vancouver: The Consulate General of Poland in Vancouver, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 31 minutes)
- Montreal: The Consulate General of Poland in Montreal, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 31 minutes)
Poland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Poland diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Poland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 125,712 | N/A |
| 2009 | 115,333 | -8.26% |
| 2010 | 120,959 | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 129,495 | 7.06% |
| 2012 | 143,948 | 11.16% |
| 2013 | 153,260 | 6.47% |
| 2014 | 155,200 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 162,262 | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 169,469 | 4.44% |
| 2017 | 177,103 | 4.50% |
| 2018 | 190,333 | 7.47% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Poland & Canada comparison
Poland's area is approximately 306,230 km2 (118,236 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 29.70 times bigger than Poland.
As of October 2025, Poland's population is ~37.6 million people - 1,783,225 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Poland & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Poland | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 37,638,454 | 39,421,679 | 1.8 million fewer people live in Poland than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 144 | Poland has 26 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 129 | Poland passport holders can visit 10 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 207 | 469 | Polish hosts 262 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Poland in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Poland in 2018 was approximately 190,333.
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