Polish visa for U.S. citizens
A visa is NOT required for U.S. passport holders visiting Poland for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter Poland for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Poland e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Poland visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Poland tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 United States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Poland nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of Poland in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 28 minutes)
- Philadelphia: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Philadelphia, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 28 minutes)
- Detroit: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Detroit, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 28 minutes)
- Atlanta: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Atlanta, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 28 minutes)
- Las Vegas: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Las Vegas, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 28 minutes)
- Honolulu: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Honolulu, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 2 hours 58 minutes)
- Denver: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Denver, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 28 minutes)
- Miami: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Miami, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 28 minutes)
- Anchorage: The Honorary Consulate of Poland in Anchorage, United States (Working hours: Close now. Open in 58 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of Poland in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 8 hours 28 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of Poland in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 28 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of Poland in New York, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 28 minutes)
- Houston: The Consulate General of Poland in Houston, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 6 hours 28 minutes)
Poland visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Poland diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to Poland from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,905,120 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,747,830 | -8.26% |
| 2010 | 1,833,090 | 4.88% |
| 2011 | 1,962,450 | 7.06% |
| 2012 | 2,181,480 | 11.16% |
| 2013 | 2,322,600 | 6.47% |
| 2014 | 2,352,000 | 1.27% |
| 2015 | 2,459,016 | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 2,568,237 | 4.44% |
| 2017 | 2,683,926 | 4.50% |
| 2018 | 2,884,434 | 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 & United States comparison
Poland's area is approximately 306,230 km2 (118,236 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 29.87 times bigger than Poland.
As of October 2025, Poland's population is ~37.6 million people - 303,128,775 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted Poland & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Poland | United States | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 37,638,454 | 340,767,229 | 303.1 million fewer people live in Poland than United States |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 118 | 273 | Poland has 155 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 139 | 134 | Poland passport holders can visit 5 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 207 | 1147 | Polish hosts 940 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to Poland in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting Poland in 2018 was approximately 2,884,434.
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- Travel time: 20 hours 13 minutes
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