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Schengen Visa Overview

Poland is part of the Schengen Area, so visitors from some countries will need to apply for a Schengen visa to enter. Below is a summary of visa requirements:

Who Needs a Visa?

  • EU/EEA Citizens: Citizens of European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) countries do not require a visa to enter Poland. You can travel using a valid passport or national ID card.

  • Non-EU/EEA Citizens: To check if you require a visa to travel to Poland, please visit the official website of the Polish embassy or consulate in your country. Here are links to several Polish embassies/consulates: Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines, South Africa, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States.

To find a Polish embassy or consulate in other countries click here.       

Visa Application Process

  1. Determine the Polish Embassy/Consulate: Apply for your Schengen visa at the Polish consulate or embassy in your country. If Poland does not have a local consulate, you may apply at a consulate of another Schengen country.

  2. Documents Required: Refer to the information provided by the Polish embassy/consulate in your country to determine what documents will be required to support your visa application.

The World Justice Project can provide an invitation letter to support your visa application to attend the World Justice Forum. To request a letter, please email forum@worldjusticeproject.org. Write «Visa Invitation Letter (YOUR NAME)» in the subject line. In the body of your email, provide: 1) your full name as it appears on your passport (kindly note your family name in UPPERCASE LETTERS); 2) date of birth (day/month/year); 3) passport number; and 4) nationality so WJP can produce the letter of invitation for your visa application.

It is strongly advised to apply for your visa as early as possible to allow sufficient processing time. Please note that visa processing times can vary significantly between countries. To find specific information regarding visa processing times and requirements for your location, visit the website of your local Polish embassy or consulate.

Please note that visa applications are the sole responsibility of the participant(s) and will not be processed or paid for by the World Justice Project.

More information on the visa application process can be found here.

Travel

By Air

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

Warsaw’s main international airport is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW), located about 10 km from the city center. It serves a wide variety of international carriers, including direct flights from major cities in Europe, North America, Asia, and Africa.

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Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)

There is also Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), which caters primarily to budget airlines. It is located about 40 km from the city center, and shuttle buses or trains are available for easy access to Warsaw.

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By Train

For attendees traveling within Europe, Poland’s well-connected rail network offers a convenient option. International trains, including high-speed services, link major cities directly to Warsaw.

Booking Tickets:

Tickets can be booked online through platforms like Polish Stare Railways (PKP) Intercity or international providers such as Rail Europe.

Key Train Routes to Warsaw:

Berlin to Warsaw

Travel time is approximately 6 hours via EuroCity (EC) trains.

Vienna to Warsaw

Direct trains available, with a travel time of about 7 hours.

Prague to Warsaw

Direct connections take around 7-8 hours.

Arrival in Warsaw:

Warsaw’s main train station, Warszawa Centralna, is located in the city center. It offers connections to public transport, including buses, trams, and the metro, making it easy to get to the Forum venue.

Transportation

Warsaw has an efficient public transport system, including buses, trams, and a metro line.

Metro

Warsaw’s metro is fast, efficient, and connects key parts of the city. A single ride costs about PLN 4.40 (EUR 1.04), with day passes also available.

Trams and Buses

These cover most areas of Warsaw, including routes from the city center to the Forum venue. Tickets are interchangeable with the metro and can be bought at kiosks or via mobile apps.

Taxis and Ride-sharing

Uber, Bolt, and FreeNow are widely available.

Accommodation

Hilton Warsaw City

The World Justice Forum will be held at the  Hilton Warsaw City conference hotel, which is conveniently located in Warsaw’s city center.

World Justice Forum attendees can reserve their hotel room at a discounted rate using the reservation link below. The link will take you directly to the Hilton’s website to make your reservation. The last date to book hotel room(s) using the discounted rates is May 12, 2025.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM HERE

For any further information or assistance regarding travel, accommodation, or visa requirements, please contact forum@worldjusticeproject.org.

MORE GUIDES

Registration

Your guide to registration to the Forum

At the Forum

Your guide to participating the Forum

Travel

Your guide to travel to the Forum

Code of Conduct

Your guide to Code of Conduct of the Forum

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Nozomi Iwama

Deputy Director General, Governance and Peace Building Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)

Ms. Nozomi Iwama is the Deputy Director General in charge of governance cooperation of JICA, at the Governance and Peace Building Department. Prior to this assignment, she was the Senior Director and Head of Office for Global Issues and Development Partnership, Operations Strategy Department of JICA from February 2021 to February 2024. She was responsible for JICA’s partnership relations and strategic dialogues with development partners. She served as Senior Representative of JICA’s Vietnam Office from 2017 to 2021. Her other previous assignments include Director for Southeast Asia and Pacific Department, Deputy Director of Office of International Affairs of Financial Services Agency of Japan. She holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration in International Development (MPAID) from John F. Kennedy School of　Government of Harvard University.
 

Justice Madan B. Lokur

Former Judge of the Supreme Court of India

Justice Madan B. Lokur is a former Judge of the Supreme Court of India and the first Indian to be appointed to the Supreme Court of Fiji, where he served until January 2025. He currently serves as Chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council and continues his work as an independent arbitrator and legal commentator. As a Supreme Court Judge, Justice Lokur was known for handling key social justice cases, with his Bench becoming widely known as the “Social Justice» Bench. Justice Lokur has been a strong advocate for judicial reform, access to justice, child rights, and environmental protection. He chaired key committees in the Indian judiciary, including the Mediation and Conciliation Project Committee and the E-Committee for court computerization.

Adam Krzywoń

Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Poland

Adam Krzywoń was appointed as Deputy Commissioner for Human Rights of the Republic of Poland on 1 January 2025. Currently, he serves as an assistant professor in the Department of Constitutional Law at the University of Warsaw. His academic focus includes Polish and comparative constitutional law and the protection of human rights. Additionally, he is a researcher at the German Research Institute for Public Administration (FÖV), where he leads an international research project examining the transformation of public service systems across Europe. Prof. Krzywoń’s professional experience includes, inter alia, working at the Constitutional Tribunal (2007–2008). From 2010 to 2018, he was a secretary and member of the Prime Minister’s Legislative Council