How to get a Poland visa from Ghana

• This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Poland for tourism purposes.
• If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in Poland is required.
• The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
• You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
• If employed, you must provide an original copy of a leave letter from your company.
• If self-employed, you will provide proof of business registration.
• You must have a clean criminal record before your visa is granted.
• Poland tourist visa for Ghanaians is valid for up to 3 months.

• This is type of visa issued to Ghanaians traveling to Poland for business purposes.
• Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
• You may need to provide a letter detailing all the activities you intend to carry out while in Poland.
• You may need to provide your salary slips for the last 3 months, if employed.
• This visa does not allow foreigners to seek public funds in the country.
• You must not overstay on this visa.
• Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.
• Good knowledge of Polish law allows you to process your visa quickly with less effort.

• This type of visa is issued to those intending to receive medical treatment in Poland.
• A medical report from a recognized hospital is required.
• It must be clearly stated in the report why Poland is the best place to get treatment for the condition.
• A document which confirms the treatment appointment with a medical institution in Poland should be submitted.
• The confirmation should also mention the duration of the treatment.
• Proof that the applicant has sufficient financial means to pay for medical bills and other expenses that may arise throughout their treatment is needed.
• Holders of this visa are not allowed to work while in the country.
• You are expected to leave the country after your treatment has been completed.

• People going to Poland to study will need a student visa.
• The country has some of the best universities in the world and unlike some other countries, allows students to work while they study.
• Polish universities compete against universities across the world not only in terms of courses offered but also cultural experiences and scenic beauty.
• Poland welcomes international students to all its universities as long as they have the necessary paperwork (such as a Poland student visa) in place.
• European citizens do not need a visa to study in Poland but if the course is longer than three months, they must register their stay in Poland.
• This option is not available to citizens of Ghana.
• The first thing you need to have before applying for a student visa is a valid passport.
• You will also need 3 recent passport sized color photographs of yourself. Apart from this, a number of other documents are also required.
• Healthcare in Poland is not free. Hence it is essential for all international students to have health insurance of at least 30000 EUR.

English is not a native language for Poles. But it is the second most common language learned and spoken in Poland. In fact, almost 30% of Polish people speak English.

Poland is situated in a moderate climate zone. In summer (July) – the temperature varies from 25° to 35° Celsius. The coldest months are January and February with temperatures falling a couple of degrees below zero. In the mountains, the weather conditions for winter sports are generally good.

International students have the right to work while studying in Poland as long as they are enrolled in an institution. Students who are not nationals of EU member countries must also hold a valid residency permit.

The minimum wage in Poland is 317 euro per month. A student can earn about 10-15 PLN (2.5 – 3.75 euro) per hour. Most employers require a CV.

The work permit allows you to legally work in Poland. If you have legalised your stay (you have a valid visa or residence permit) your employer obtained a work permit for you.