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Poland Bilateral extension of visa-free stay

4 facts quoted from the official source

In exceptional cases, nationals covered by specified pre-Schengen bilateral agreements may request an extension of visa-free stay in Poland beyond the ordinary 90/180 ceiling.

Route type
Short stay & visit
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
2
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

2 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Nationality or qualifying statusThe published procedure is limited to eligible travel-document holders from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Costa Rica, Honduras, Nicaragua and Uruguay.
  • Prior immigration or residence statusThe applicant is using visa-free travel and seeks an exceptional extension under a qualifying bilateral agreement.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsEligibility and the available period depend on the specific bilateral agreement and travel-document category.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Poland?
The official source states: In exceptional cases, nationals covered by specified pre-Schengen bilateral agreements may request an extension of visa-free stay in Poland beyond the ordinary 90/180 ceiling.

Every answer is quoted from the official mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 4 points against the official source; 4 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees, validity and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.plLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Poland government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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Other short stay & visit routes to Poland

2 other short stay & visit routes to Poland.

Schengen Visa (type C)Visa-free short stay
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