Cali_in_Poznan 2 | 15 11 Mar 2008 / #1Hello Forum,I am an american from California but I live and work in Poznan. Been here for about 1 1/2 years and will be here for 1 1/2 more at least (hopefully more). I am considering taking my Polish girlfriend on vacation to the USA this summer. She does not have a passport. How long does it usually take for a pole to get a passport and a visa for the USA.I have read the forum quite a bit but this is my first post.Dziekuje bardzo,
Zgubiony 15 | 1,553 11 Mar 2008 / #2She just has to go to Warsaw to apply. My gf went, paid and she received it in the mail a few weeks later. It was for a 10 yr, so it's very possible. It would help very much if she were a student or can prove that she has "strong ties" to PolandWhat type of tech work do you do?
OP Cali_in_Poznan 2 | 15 11 Mar 2008 / #3I work in the US defense industry, here on contract for 3 years with hopefully an extention.As far as the strong ties to Poland/Student she is Polish in fact she has never been outside Poland. I am wondering if it is even feasable for her to obtain a Passport and A US Visa before June. Not to down Poland in any way I love your country but the Bureaucracy here tend to slow down things. Can I pay more for expidited service?
Wroclaw 44 | 5,372 11 Mar 2008 / #4How long does it usually take for a pole to get a passport and a visa for the USA.Passport = about one month.Visa = not sure, but I think you can also sort it out in Krakow. Phone the embassy to check.
Zgubiony 15 | 1,553 11 Mar 2008 / #5I mean strong ties like...property, bank acct/w money, good job. Sometimes an invitation letter helps, but they didn't even want to look at the one I typed up.
OP Cali_in_Poznan 2 | 15 11 Mar 2008 / #6Sounds good so I understand one has to go in person to Warsaw for a passport. In the USA there are service companies that do all the leg work and expedite the proceedure for you. Of course there is a fee. Is there not the same here? Can it not be done through the Post?Either way I need to get her a passport. I like to travel.Now if she will just try and speak english...........Thanks
Wroclaw 44 | 5,372 11 Mar 2008 / #7Sounds good so I understand one has to go in person to Warsaw for a passportNo. She should be able to it in her own city. The same place she got her ID.The visa will involve a trip to Warsaw or wherever.
Makdaam - | 30 11 Mar 2008 / #9You can call the USA consulate in Poznań and ask if she can get a visa there (it's located near plac Wielkopolski). There's probably no need to go over Wisla just to get a visa.USA Consular Agencyul. Paderewskiego 861-770 PoznańTel: +61 851 8516Fax: +61 851 8966
Zgubiony 15 | 1,553 12 Mar 2008 / #10She has to go to Warsaw or Krakow as wroclaw suggests.. The US consolate will only be help for an American.