Poland visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Guinea-Bissauans visiting Poland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Polish Visa.

  • A fully completed and signed visa application form.
  • Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended exit from Poland or any other Schengen country.
  • The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Non-citizens are to provide a residence permit valid for the intended departure date.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs of 3.5x4.5cm dimensions taken on a white background. 
  •  The application form and consent letter of minors must be signed by their parents/legal guardians.  
  • Travel insurance that covers all sorts of medical emergencies up to a minimum of €30,000 is important.
  • You will need to provide a travel itinerary showing entry and exit dates from the country. This is to show you have intentions of leaving Poland at the expiry of your visa.
  • A proof of financial capability in the country.
  • A letter of no objection from the appropriate authority in Guinea Bissau either from your employer if employed or from your school if you're a student.
  • A proof of accommodation whether at a hotel or with a host. 
  • A valid means of identification of your host and a letter of invitation detailing the purpose, duration and any other necessary information about the trip is needed.
  • All original documents are to be accompanied by notarized copies.

Poland Visa for Guinea-Bissauans

Facts about Poland

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometers, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate.

Types of Poland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Student visa within 30 days duration of study

General Requirements for Poland Visa

  • A fully completed and signed visa application form.
  • Original passport valid for at least 3 months after the intended exit from Poland or any other Schengen country.
  • The passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamps.
  • Non-citizens are to provide a residence permit valid for the intended departure date.
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs of 3.5x4.5cm dimensions taken on a white background. 
  •  The application form and consent letter of minors must be signed by their parents/legal guardians.  
  • Travel insurance that covers all sorts of medical emergencies up to a minimum of €30,000 is important.
  • You will need to provide a travel itinerary showing entry and exit dates from the country. This is to show you have intentions of leaving Poland at the expiry of your visa.
  • A proof of financial capability in the country.
  • A letter of no objection from the appropriate authority in Guinea Bissau either from your employer if employed or from your school if you're a student.
  • A proof of accommodation whether at a hotel or with a host. 
  • A valid means of identification of your host and a letter of invitation detailing the purpose, duration and any other necessary information about the trip is needed.
  • All original documents are to be accompanied by notarized copies.
Poland Tourist visa Poland Student visa

Poland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Travellers who want to visit Poland would need a Poland tourist visa. 
  • With a Poland visa, you can also visit friends and relatives in Poland.
  • Holders of a tourist visa are not permitted to seek employment in Poland. 
  • Citizens of Guinea Bissau are not allowed to study in a Polish institution of learning. 
  • If you are visiting a friend or relative in Poland, a valid ID of the host and an invitation letter is required. This letter should contain your host's home address, the purpose, and the duration of the trip.
  • A  proof of your family ties in Guinea Bissau as a means of showing strong intention for returning home after your visa expires is to presented. 
  • A full round trip reservation that corresponds with your entry and the exit date is required to avoid overstaying in Poland.
  • You are required to prove that you can spend PLN300 for stays not exceeding 3 days, PLN100 daily for stays exceeding 3 days and PLN20 per day if the cost of your stay is taken care of by a sponsor.
  • If your host is taking care of your expenses in Poland, there must be proof of guarantee coupled with bank statements. 
  • Otherwise, you will have to present your own bank statement as proof.
  • Applicants are to provide a hotel reservation or proof to show you will be staying with a host in Poland.
  • A signed letter from the applicant's employer written on the company's letterhead confirming position & leave approval for the exact travel dates the applicant will be out of Guinea Bissau is required.
  • Overstaying on a Polish tourist visa is an offence. 
  • The visa is valid for 90 days. 

Poland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Citizens of Guinea Bissau who intend to visit Poland to study in any Polish institution of learning are eligible for this type of visa.
  • With the student visa, applicants are allowed to apply for a visa on multiple entry basis.  
  • You must have been admitted to study in a learning institution in Poland before you can apply for this visa.
  • A letter of admission from the institution which confirms enrollment and awareness of your trip is to be presented. 
  • Students are to obtain a resident permit that spans throughout the duration of their study in Poland.
  • Applicants of this visa must have enough money to cater for their expenses during their study in Poland.
  • If you have received any scholarship from a valid organization, relevant documents affirming the scholarship offer should be presented when applying.
  • A proof of accommodation for the duration of your study in Poland which could be a hostel reservation or with host.
  • Students can work part-time as long as it does not affect your studies.
  • A receipt of tuition fee payment is required. 
  • Minors are required to provide a letter of consent signed by both parents as well as your birth certificate is required.
  • You will need to provide evidence that you will return to Guinea Bissau at the end of your study. This evidence could be documents showing family ties, businesses or properties in Mali.
  • The student visa costs €180. 

Poland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (PLN)

Student visa

180.00 (PLN)

Poland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Guinea Bissau

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Russia currently does not maintain an embassy in Guinea Bissau. Citizens of Guinea Bissau are advised to use the nearest Embassy for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Poland?

Poland is a safe country for tourists, although some areas are best to avoid or needed to be vigilant during the stay. 

 

What is the best place to visit in Poland?

Warsaw is one of the best city to visit in Poland. It has a blend of historic opulence and contemporary designs.  

What language is spoken in Poland?
 The official language of Poland is Polish and every official information will be passed in Polish only. Most of the younger population understand the English language well enough because it is taught to them at an early age.