How to get a temporary passport at the airport before a business trip?
In this guide, you will read about:
- What is a temporary passport and when can you get one at the airport?
- Just before departure, you lost your identity document necessary for your planned business trip.
- You forgot to take your ID document from home, and you won't be able to get it back before your departure.
- At the airport, you realized that your passport had expired or was too short to travel to a specific country.
- When can an application for a temporary passport at the airport be rejected?
- Can I get a temporary passport at any airport?
- How much does it cost to issue a temporary passport at the airport?
- How far in advance can you apply for a temporary passport at the airport?
- How to get a temporary passport at the airport?
- Your stress-free business trip
Even if you're a master planner and your business trips are perfectly organized, unexpected situations can always arise. They can cause a lot of confusion and stress. Imagine you're about to fly out for an important business meeting, and you've just realized you've lost your passport, or it's expired. In such a situation, all hope isn't lost! You can get a temporary passport at the airport. Be sure to check out what you need to know about this.
What is a temporary passport and when can you get one at the airport?
A temporary passport is a document issued only in exceptional and unexpected cases. The validity of the passport is adjusted to the specific circumstances justifying travel and ranges from 1 to 365 days. Each application for a temporary passport is considered on an individual basis. Your situation must be classified as exceptional. You must also possess a valid flight ticket.
You can apply for a temporary passport at the airport when:
Passport issuance at the airport should be considered a "spare tire" for those in an emergency. This is a highly useful solution for business travelers who frequently attend trade shows, conferences, study tours, or client meetings.
When can an application for a temporary passport at the airport be rejected?
You will not receive a temporary passport at the airport if:
- You previously received a temporary document at the airport, and since then, you have not taken any steps to obtain a standard passport at the office.
- You don't have a PESEL number. People who have never held any ID document (passport or ID card) containing a PESEL number are not eligible to obtain a temporary document at the airport.
- If you have another valid document (ID card) that entitles you to travel abroad to a specific country, such as a European country, the option of obtaining a temporary passport at the airport is intended for travelers who do not have any travel documents.
Remember! Before you decide to fly abroad with a temporary passport, be sure to check the regulations in force in the destination country. Some countries don't accept temporary passports. This could jeopardize your business plans. You can check details about travel to specific countries here.
Can I get a temporary passport at any airport?
You can obtain a temporary ID document at special points located at the 6 largest airports in the country:
| Chopin in Warszawa | Kraków-Balice | Katowice in Pyrzowice |
| Wrocław | Gdańsk | Poznań-Ławica |
How much does it cost to issue a temporary passport at the airport?
The cost of issuing a temporary passport at the airport is PLN 30. Please note that payment can only be made cashlessly, using a payment card at the service point.
How far in advance can you apply for a temporary passport at the airport?
You can submit your application for a temporary passport no earlier than two business days before your planned business trip. The airport will accept your application if the number of people waiting for passports and departures on the same day allows for efficient processing.
How to get a temporary passport at the airport?
Obtaining a temporary passport at the airport is quite quick and usually takes about 10-15 minutes to complete.
Step 1: Prepare documents: plane ticket, PESEL number.
Step 2: Take a photo (you can do this right at the airport).
Step 3: Complete the temporary passport application.
Step 4: Make the payment (reminder: only by card at the terminal).
Step 5: Collect your temporary ID.
Your stress-free business trip
Now that you know what a temporary passport is and when you can apply for one at the airport, it's time for the most important thing: prevention. To ensure stress-free travel, add a regular reminder to your calendar to check your passport's validity. Additionally, to avoid forgetting to bring your documents from home, start packing with a comprehensive packing list, which we describe here. And if you want your trip to be hassle-free, see how the worktrips.com platform works in practice.
