Starting June 1, 2024, the cost of a national visa application (D-type) and the fee for reconsideration have undergone significant changes. The previous fee of €80 has been notably increased to €135, as announced by Poland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The recent adjustment in consular fees, which came into force on May 21, 2024, and was officially published in the Journal of Laws of 2024, item 774, is the driving force behind these modifications.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made it clear, stating, “Poland has been experiencing a consistent rise in migration pressure. Therefore, foreigners entering the Republic of Poland must adhere to their declared purpose of stay.” This is the key reason for the visa fee increase, as per the government’s perspective.
It’s important to note that according to the ministry, there will be no changes made to the application fee for a Schengen (C-type) visa or the fee for a reconsideration of an existing Schengen visa. These fees remain unchanged.
In order to better accommodate foreign applicants seeking a Polish national visa for the first time, the visa fees have been raised. The increase in administrative service expenses associated with obtaining a Schengen visa, which is expected to prompt discussions among Schengen States to raise the charge from €80 to €90 in 2024, also aligns with this trend.
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“The new national visa fee is expected to result in a decreased number of applicants whose actual purpose of stay in Poland differs from the declared one,” the ministry stated.
The pressure from migration is steadily increasing in Poland, so visitors must stick to their stated reason for visitation. It is anticipated that the number of applicants whose stated purpose of stay in Poland is different from the real one would decline as a result of the new national visa price.
The national visa has more benefits than the Schengen visa, such as a longer stay and the opportunity to travel inside the Schengen area, which justifies the difference in fees between the two types of visas.
In conclusion, the recent increase in visa fees by €55, effective July 2024, poses an additional financial challenge for individuals planning to work or study in Poland. The visa application process might be challenging, but Dynamic Staffing Services is here to help you.
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