The Polish Embassy’s Consular Section announced on 19 February 2026 a revision to the e-Konsulat registration categories for short-stay Schengen type C visa applications, effective 1 March 2026. It divided bookings into tourism and other purposes, business purposes, and family or friends visits. The notice said the change was intended to improve the allocation of registration slots and did not apply to national long-stay visa categories.
The publication date and effective date are different. These are historical details from the source notice; travellers should verify current procedures directly with the Polish Embassy.
