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title: Germany visa for citizens of Poland
description: Citizens of Poland can visit Germany without a visa. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-04
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# Germany visa for citizens of Poland

Citizens of Poland can visit Germany without a visa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Government fee:** No visa fee

## How to apply

1. **Carry a valid identity document** — Carry either a valid Polish passport or Polish national identity card.
2. **Enter Germany without a visa** — No visa application is required; present the valid identity document if requested.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport or national identity card** (Identity): Either document is sufficient for entry under the EU-citizen route.

## Good to know

- Polish citizens are EU citizens and use EU free-movement rules.
- The official EU-citizen source states a three-month stay without conditions; it also recognizes permanent residence after five years of uninterrupted legal residence. No fixed maximum stay is imported.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Poland need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Poland can visit Germany without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Poland need for Germany?

Valid passport or national identity card.

## Sources

- [Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- Information for EU citizens (make-it-in-germany.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Poland passport holders](/visa/passport/poland)