How to get a Poland visa from Liberia
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Liberian passport holders travelling to Poland.
Visa types & fees
4 visa options for travelling to Poland.
Medical visa
Processing time10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$145
Student visa
Processing time10 days
ValidityMore than 90 days
Fee (approx.)$145
Tourist visa
Processing time10 days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$145
Transit visa
Processing time10 days
Validity5 days
Fee (approx.)$145
Application requirements
Documents Liberian applicants need to provide.
- A Liberian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed the visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The Poland tourist visa is issued to Liberians who intend to visit Poland for the purpose of recreational activities, sightseeing, tourism, etc.
- If employed, you should submit the following documents during the visa application:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- No-objection certificate from the employer.
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary.
- Proof of accommodation while in Poland must be provided, for example, a confirmed hotel reservation.
- Twelve-bed hostel dorms can be found for as little as 25 PLN per night, while 4 - 6-bed dorms will cost closer to 45 PLN. Private rooms generally cost 100 - 150 PLN, although this price varies by city.
- If you’re looking for a romantic getaway destination, Poland offers many options.
- Poland tends to get very cold in the winter and quite hot during the summer. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and quite a bit of rainfall, depending on your luck.
- The coldest months are January and February; if you don't like the cold then you should avoid visiting Poland during those months.
- Tourists are not allowed to discuss religion or politics with the locals.
- Poland is the centre of vodka, but even with that, it is illegal to drink in the streets. You can be fined heavily or deported.
- Make sure you are up to date on routine vaccines before your trip. These vaccines include the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Medical visa
- This visa is for those intending to visit Poland for medical purposes.
- You must provide a medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Poland, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation.
- A medical report issued by a hospital in Liberia describing your ailment and the reason it is best treated in Poland is required.
- Certificate of employment from your employer in Liberia including information on leave of absence must be submitted.
- You are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
- Travel insurance must be provided to ensure you have enough funding to cover any medical treatment in Poland.
- You are to exit the country after your treatment has been completed.
- Remember to keep all receipts and paperwork as they might be needed by your insurance company (if applicable) to apply for a refund.
- If you are asked to pay for health services upfront, it is likely that you are not going to be treated under the state health system.
- The healthcare system in Poland is universal and free to people who are insured via national insurance contributions.
- Minors travelling alone must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificates. If they are traveling with their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents must be provided.
Student visa
- A Poland student visa is issued to foreigners who would like to study and stay in Poland for longer than 30 days.
- Applicants of this visa are liable to take up jobs in the country.
- Before applying for this visa you must have been issued admission into the school of your choice in Poland.
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Poland is also required.
- A cover letter stating why you chose to study in Poland is needed.
- Applicants must be willing to obey all the rules and regulations of the country.
- You'll be required to show proof of financial sustenance for the duration of stay in Poland. This proof must show that applicants can afford at least €20 daily.
- If you'll be getting financial support from a third party, you'll need to show proof of a declaration from your sponsor. This proof could be a scholarship offer letter.
- If you are a minor, a consent form signed by both parents is required. The original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
- This visa is usually processed within a period of 10 days.
- Students are required to carry enough funds that'd ensure they can comfortably spend 20 euros per day.
- When you receive your student visa you will be issued a temporary residence card. The first residence permit is issued for a period of 15 months. It can be renewed afterwards for periods of up to 3 years.
- If you don't have enough means to fund yourself while in Poland, you can support yourself financially through scholarships and other funding programs.
Transit visa
- Foreigners intending to make short stops in Poland can do so with the transit visa.
- Holders of this visa can stay at the airport while they await the flight to their destination.
- You are not allowed to go on visits or tour the country while on a transit visa.
- A copy of your valid visa for your final destination must be presented.
- Only travellers with a clean criminal record will be issued this visa.
- The visa is valid for 5 days.
- You are required to exit the country before the expiry of your visa.
- Valid medical insurance is required for this visa application.
- You need to present a document showing you are in a good health condition.
- The visa expires as soon as the holder leaves the country.
- This visa takes about 10 days to process and it is valid for a maximum of 5 days.
- Holders of this visa type are only permitted a single entry.
- This visa cannot be extended.
Where to apply
Poland embassy & visa application centers in Liberia.
Monrovia
AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Poland in Liberia. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications
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Frequently asked questions
What is the main religion of Poland
While a number of religious communities operate in Poland, the majority of the country's population adheres to Christianity. Within this, the largest Christian group is the Roman Catholic Church, with 87.5% of Poles in 2011 identifying as Roman Catholic.
Is Poland a developed country
Poland is a developed country which maintains a high-income economy along with very high standards of living, life quality, safety, education, and economic freedom.
What language does Poland citizens speak
Polish is the most widely-spoken language in Poland after Russian. 97% of Polish citizens speak Polish as their mother tongue, making Poland the most linguistically homogeneous country in Europe.
When is the best time to visit Poland
Summer and Fall (before November) have been called the most beautiful seasons in Poland. For most visitors, these periods might be the best time to come.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Poland visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.