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How to get a Poland visa from Senegal
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Senegalese passport holders travelling to Poland.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Poland.
Business visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$60
Tourist visa
Processing time15 business days
Validity90 days
Fee (approx.)$60
Application requirements
Documents Senegalese applicants need to provide.
- Original Senegal 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 the application form has been paid.
- A record of good character signed by the local police department in Senegal 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.
- Processing time to get a Poland visa is 15 working days.
- The refundable visa fee for Poland is 60 euros.
- Pets must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate issued by a registered veterinarian from Senegal.
- Children under 18 years of age must have a valid passport and letter of parental consent.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- One completed and signed Poland visa application form is required.
- Passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion.
- The passport must have at least one blank page for Poland visa type.
- One copy of the flight itinerary showing entry and exit dates.
- Proof of accommodation or hotel itinerary is required.
- Letter of invitation from the host in Poland explaining the relationship between the host and applicant.
- The host in Poland could be a friend, family member or tour organization.
- The letter should also include the duration of stay and purpose of stay in Poland.
- It should be stated in the letter of invitation if the host will be financially responsible for the applicant for the whole period in Poland.
- A letter of invitation must also include the host’s home address and contact information.
- Holders of a tourist visa must not engage in any business activities in Poland.
Business visa
- Original Senegalese passport that is valid for at least 6 months beyond stay in Poland.
- The Passport must have at least one blank page for Poland visa stamp.
- Completely filled and signed Poland visa application form.
- One recent passport photograph with a white background displaying a neutral background.
- Confirmed travel itinerary showing entry and exit date.
- Bank statement showing proof of financial means.
- Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation in Poland.
- Invitation letter from the Poland company stating details of the business and address of the company, accompanied by the dates of the visit.
- The letter of invitation must also state the type of business to be conducted or carried out in Poland.
- Letter from the applicant’s employer in Senegal, stating that the applicant is of good moral and that the employer allows the applicant to leave throughout the required period.
- The letter of invitation must indicate if the host company is covering the financial expenses of the applicant.
Where to apply
Poland embassy & visa application centers in Senegal.
Dakar
AddressConjunto Imobiliario “As Americas” CP. 128-C. ASA Dakar Senegal
Phone(+221) (61) 244 064 / 299 1686
Email[email protected]
Websitedakar.mzs.gov.pl
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Tue | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Wed | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Thu | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Fri | 08:30 | 16:30 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What vaccination is required for Poland visa
Poland does not require any vaccination for international travellers, but the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends travellers be covered for diphtheria, tetanus, measles, mumps, rubella, and polio, regardless of their destination.
Is Poland an expensive place to travel to
Poland remains a more affordable travel destination than many European countries, but even so, prices have been on the rise in recent years. While Krakow is perhaps the more interesting, Warsaw has a lovely old town, some great parks, and nice architecture that are well worth the trip.
What is the currency used in Poland
Currency rankings show that the most popular Poland Zloty exchange rate is the PLN to EUR rate. The currency code for Zlotych is PLN, and the currency symbol is zł.
Visa fees and rules change often. Confirm the latest Poland visa
requirements with an official embassy or consulate before booking travel.