Poland trip from India: 7 days in Warsaw, Kraków & Zakopane
A 7-day Poland itinerary from India: Schengen visa via VFS, a rupee budget, Warsaw, Kraków, Auschwitz and Zakopane by train, and when to go.
Poland
Rebuilt Warsaw, Kraków's medieval square and the Tatra foothills of Zakopane, linked by fast trains at a lower Schengen price.
Entry rules for Indian passports
| Entry | Schengen short-stay visa (type C), lodged in person at a VFS Global centre for the Polish Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate General in Mumbai |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days in any 180 |
| Government fee | INR 8,272 for adults and INR 4,136 for ages 6–12 (embassy notice, in force since 11 June 2024), plus the VFS service charge |
| Processing | The embassy says a decision within 15 calendar days, up to 45 in some cases; apply no later than 15 days before travel; travel medical insurance of at least €30,000 is required |
| Official site | www.gov.pl |
When to go
The best months are May, June, September, December. Flights from India: Usually one stop via the Gulf or a European hub, about 10–14 h to Warsaw. Currency: Polish złoty (PLN), roughly ₹22–25 per złoty; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).
Trip guides
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