France → Poland: do you need a visa?

Tourist Visa (Type C)

Documents

• Travel document valid at least 3 months beyond the planned Schengen departure, with 2+ blank pages, issued within the last 10 years
• Completed and signed visa application form and one photograph
• Proof of visa-fee payment
• Medical travel insurance of at least EUR 30,000 valid throughout Schengen for the entire stay or transit, covering repatriation, emergency care, hospitalization and death
• Document confirming the tourism purpose (hotel reservations, organized-tour voucher or itinerary)
• Proof of adequate funds for living costs and return or onward travel, or documents showing funds can legally be obtained
• Document on accommodation or funds to cover accommodation costs
• Document permitting assessment that the applicant will leave Schengen before the visa expires (e.g., employment, ties, prior travel compliance)

FAQ

How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period across Schengen, as set on the visa sticker.

Can I work on this visa?
No. It covers tourism and short visits only; employment needs a work-based national-visa or residence route.

Can I visit other Schengen states on a Polish tourist visa?
Yes, within the sticker validity and the 90/180-day limit, provided Poland was the correct main-destination consulate.