Phone Number: |
24 Hour Automated Consular Services Information +48 22 625 1401
Infoline: Mon–Fri 7:00 – 15:00
+48 22 307 1361 in Poland
(703) 988 7101 in the U.S.
Fax: +48 22 504 2088 |
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E-Mail: |
support-poland@ustraveldocs.com |
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Address: |
Ul. Piekna 12
00-540 Warsawa
Poland |
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Working Hours: |
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Best Contact Method: |
E-mail or submit an online inquiry through your CGI account via Feedback button |
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Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves
NVC Package: |
K1 applicants schedule interviews on their own on USTravelDocs/CGI Account. Dates are usually available 1-2 months ahead (much busied during summer, May – Aug).
Immigrant Visa applicants wait 2-6 months for their interview to be scheduled.
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Issues Packet 3? |
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Packet 3 Contains: |
1. A list of required documents
2. IMBRA pamphlet
3. Info about the medical
4. A copy of the approved I-129f
After receiving Packet 3, you don't need to send anything back. Only prepare documents mentioned in the checklist, fill online form DS-160, schedule the medical and make your interview appointment. |
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Issues Packet 4? |
No |
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Packet 4 Contents (if known): |
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Forms to Consulate? |
Since October 2013 doesn't require sending any documents back.
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Other Forms (if any)? |
Interview checklist:
1. Passport valid for 8+ months after the interview
2. Birth certificate (original + copy + English translation if not in English or Polish)
3. Marriage certificate (if applicable; no apostille needed, certified translation if it’s not in English or Polish)
4. Divorce decrees (if applicable; copies are fine + English translation if not in English or Polish)
5. Two 5x5 inch passport style colored photographs
6. Police clearance certificate from every country applicant has resided for 6 or more moths since 16yo (English translation if not in English or Polish)
7. Court records if applicant has been convicted of any crime in any country (certified copies + English translation if not in English or Polish)
8. Military records (if applicable + for all applicants from Belarus; original + copy + English translation if not in English or Polish)
9. I-134 (a scan of the signed form is fine) + most recent tax transcript or W2 or 1099
10. DS-160 confirmation page
11. Evidence of ongoing relationship
12. Medical examination results (in a sealed envelope)
13. Appointment confirmation
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Direct Consular Filing Offered? |
Yes |
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If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?
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All |
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Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview? |
No |
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Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"? |
Advance |
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Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in? |
Embassy Scheduled |
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Visa issued same day? |
No |
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If not what's the waiting period? |
3-5 business days. Visa with passport delivered to a chosen delivery location (TNT courier company) at no additional cost. The embassy sends an email once the passport leaves the post with the tracking no. Personal pick-up required with a valid ID
Non-residents: visa is issued within 1-3 business days and is available for pickup at ul. Wiertnicza 115, Warszawa, 02-952
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Is the Medical exam same day as interview? |
Prior to Interview |
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Cost of Medical Exam? |
Warsaw: 350 PLN (for physical exam) + additional fee for chest X-ray + additional fee for blood test for syphilis + additional fee for urine test for gonorrhea, if applicable + cost of vaccinations, if needed
Moscow: 237$ for 25-44yo, 273$ for 18-24yo |
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List of doctors? |
English: https://pl.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/IV-F11-ENG-Medical-exam-info-1.pdf
Russian: https://pl.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/IV-F11-RUS-Medical-exam-info.pdf
Warsaw accepts medical examination results fron physicians based in Wasraw, Krakow, Minsk, Moscow, and Lviv.
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How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical? |
4 |
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How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview? |
2 |
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Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview? |
2-4 hours. Immigrant Visas (+K1) seem to be processed in the end. |
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Vaccination requirements? |
Requirements very based on applicants age. CDCs guide here: https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/pdf/Vaccine-Requirements-According-to-Applicant-Age-panel-physicians-p.pdf
Summary for applicants 18-64yo:
Tetanus and diphtheria
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (vaccines OR antibodies tests)
Hepatitis B (Warsaw physician might accept antibodies tests, others call for vaccine)
Varicella (vaccine, antibodies, or proof of history of varicella)
Influenza (seasonal, vaccine needed if your medical is scheduled in Oct-March)
Covid-19 (WHO approved vaccine needed; for applicants from Russia – vaccine waiver D, vaccine isn’t available in Russia) |
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Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate? |
Sheraton Warsaw
ul. Prusa 2
00-493 Warsaw
Poland
http://www.sheraton.com.pl/en/hotel.php
(within walking distance to the Embassy)
MDM Hotel
pl. Konstytucji 1
00-647 Warsaw
Poland
http://www.polhotels.com/warsz/MDM/
(within walking distance to the Embassy)
Hyatt Regency Warsaw
ul. Belwederska 23
00-761 Warsaw
Poland
http://warsaw.regency.hyatt.com/
(4-6 minutes on the bus
bus no.: 119, 166, 116, 180, 195) |
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Additional Info? |
You can take your cellphone with you, but you will have to leave it at the entrance. You will get it back when you leave.
Very courteous and stress-free service! |
