{"id":2280,"date":"2026-01-29T18:16:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T17:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2026\/?p=2280"},"modified":"2026-03-25T16:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:20:33","slug":"visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/europe.wordcamp.org\/2026\/visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Visas for Poland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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What you actually need to know.

Travelling to Krak\u00f3w for WordCamp Europe 2026? Whether you need a visa depends entirely on your passport. Here’s the breakdown without the bureaucratic confusion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Poland is part of the Schengen Area, which means 27 European countries share the same visa rules. If you can enter one Schengen country, you can enter Poland. If you need a visa for one, you need it for all of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EU\/EEA citizens<\/strong>: No visa, no questions. Bring your passport or national ID card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa-free countries<\/strong>: Citizens of the countries listed below can enter for up to 90 days without a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone else<\/strong>: You’ll need to apply for a Schengen visa before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Conference Invitation Letter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Visa Free Countries<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If you need a Shengen Visa<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Want to know more?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Conference invitation letter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re attending WordCamp Europe, the organisers can provide an official invitation letter for your visa application. The letter confirms your registration and participation, which strengthens your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Required reading before you proceed to the form:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n