United States visa for Polish citizens
Polish citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States.
ETA required Confidence: medium — Likely current — confirm details with the official source Last verified: (2 days ago)
- Status
- ETA required
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Official cost
- 40.27 USD
- Before departure
- Apply online before you fly
Cost note
ESTA fee. The official ESTA site currently shows a total fee of about USD 40.27.
What you need
- biometric (e-passport) valid for the stay
- approved ESTA before boarding
- return or onward ticket
Official source
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/Use the government route and fee only. Avoid lookalike agent sites that add markups or mimic official portals.
Why this verdict
Poland joined the US Visa Waiver Program in November 2019. Polish citizens travel without a visa for tourism or business up to 90 days but must hold an approved ESTA (valid 2 years, multiple entries) before boarding. ESTA is the US electronic travel authorisation, not a visa.
Frequently asked questions
- Do Polish citizens need a visa for United States?
- Polish citizens need an ETA (electronic travel authorisation) before travelling to United States. (ETA required.)
- How long can Polish passport holders stay in United States?
- Up to 90 days.
- How much does the United States entry cost for Polish citizens?
- The official fee is 40.27 USD. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.