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How to get a Poland visa from Malawi
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Malawian passport holders travelling to Poland.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Poland.
Business visa
Processing time14 business days
Validity90 days
Tourist visa
Processing time14 business days
Validity90 days
Application requirements
Documents Malawian applicants need to provide.
- Original Malawi passport that is valid for at least 6 months after the intended period of stay in Poland.
- Passport must have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
- Poland application form that is completely filled and signed.
- One recent passport photograph with a white background.
- Copies of tickets or confirmed travel itinerary showing entry and exit date.
- Copies of most recent bank statement showing proof of financial means.
- Copies of confirmed hotel reservation as proof of accommodation in Poland.
- Receipt showing that application form has been paid.
- A record of good character signed by the local police department in Malawi is required.
- A certificate of yellow fever vaccination is to be submitted by applicants.
- All applications and supporting documents must be in English Language or Dutch.
- Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a registered veterinarian from.
- Children under 18 years of age must have a valid passport and letter of parental consent.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- The tourist visa is granted to applicants for the purpose of tourism purposes such as relaxations, holidays, recreation, and sightseeing.
- The application form should be correctly filled and signed by the applicant.
- An original Malawi passport that is valid for at least 6 months.
- The original passport should have at least two blank pages for visa affixation.
- A confirmed criminal record signed by the local police indicating that the applicant does not have any criminal record is required.
- 2 passport photographs displaying a neutral expression must be taken within the last 6 months is required.
- Birth certificate, identity documents of parents and signed consent note by the parents or legal guardians for applicants under 18 years is required.
- Detailed tour itinerary showing entry and exit dates from Poland.
- A letter of invitation from the host applicant is visiting or hotel confirmation indicating the duration of your stay in Poland.
- The letter of invitation must indicate the relationship between the applicant and the host.
- The host could either be a friend, family member or tour company in Poland.
- Applicants are not required to work or study in Poland with a tourist visa.
Business visa
- This visa is issued to business travellers visiting Poland with the intention of engaging in business activities with their partners.
- This visa allows foreigners to negotiate and sign business contracts with their partners in the country.
- Holders of this visa are not prohibited from attending trade fairs, conferences, and business seminars relating to their profession.
- An official letter of invitation from the inviting company in Poland is required. The letter must state the purpose and duration of the visit.
- The business letter must also state who will be responsible for the applicant’s finances during the applicant's stay in Poland.
- A letter from the applicant’s employer in Malawi should be provided. The letter must state the applicant’s job position, salary level, and length of employment.
- Proof of previous trade relations between the applicant’s company and the host company should be provided if any.
- Documents that show that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Malawi at the expiration of this visa is required.
- Proof of payment of visa application fee should be provided.
Where to apply
Poland embassy & visa application centers in Malawi.
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AddressThere is currently no Embassy of Poland in Malawi, however, applicants are advised to apply at the Embassy of Poland in Bangkok, Tanzania.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the emergency number used in Poland
The 112 emergency number is an all-service number in Poland like in other EU states, but old numbers that were traditionally designated for emergencies are still in use parallel to 112. Those are 999 for the ambulance, 998 for the fire brigade and 997 for police.
When is the best time to visit Poland
The best time to visit Poland is during spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). This country has a typical European temperate climate with six distinctive seasons where summers are mostly hot and wet while winters are frigid.
What vaccination is required for Polish visa
Poland does not require any vaccination of international travellers, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends travellers be covered for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and polio, regardless of their destination.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Poland visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.