How to get a Poland visa from South Africa

• The tourist visa allows you to go anywhere within Poland and take-in the beautiful sight of Poland at any time during your stay as you please.
• Should you intend to visit friends and relatives, this is just the right visa type for you.
• Applicants are not allowed to take up any kind of paid employment with this type of visa.
• You are not allowed to study in any learning institution with this visa type.
• If you are visiting a friend or relative in Poland, a valid ID and letter from your host in the country is required. This letter should contain your host's home address.
• South African resident permit valid for at least 3 months after last day of trip is required if the applicant is not a citizen.
• You'll be required to show proof of family ties in South Africa. This is to show you have an incentive to return to South Africa.
• A full round trip reservation which corresponds with your entry and exit date is required to avoid overstaying in Poland.
• Proof of accommodation in Poland is important. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a declaration that you'll be accommodated by your host
• A valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of €30,000 is required. This is to take care of any possible health problems the applicant might encounter during stay.
• 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 South Africa is required for this visa application.
  
• If self-employed, you'll need to submit your company's documents confirming that the business exist.
• Students are required to provide a letter from their school confirming enrollment, awareness of trip and proof of registration for the year under the university's letterhead.
• You're to leave Poland before the expiry of your visa.
• The visa is usually processed for about 15 days.
  
• This visa costs €60 for South Africans 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.
  

• This visa is for those who are travelling from one non-Schengen state to another, but passing through Poland.
• Holders of this visa can stay in the airport while they await the flight to their destination.
• You are not allowed to go on visits or tour the country.
• Applicants are required to have the visa and flight ticket of the final destination country.
• Minors should have the original copy of birth certificate.
• A valid medical insurance is required for this visa application.
• You need to present a document showing you are in good health condition.
• The visa expires as soon as the holder leaves the country.
• This visa take about 15 days to process and it's valid for a maximum of 5 days.
• Holders of this visa type are only permitted a single entry.

• This visa is issued to people who have the intention to study longer than 30 days in one of the institutions in Poland.
• The visa allows the applicant multiple entry into Poland.
• You'll be required to present a letter of admission from the institution you intend to study in. This letter must contain details of the course of study.
• Certificates and transcripts of applicant's previous schools should be submitted.
  
• This visa allows you to be a part-time worker while studying.
• 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 applicant 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.
• You should have a proof that you are in good health condition.
• The visa is usually processed during a period of 15 days.

• Due to the very good economic situation, a lot of people visit for business purposes. This visa is for those who want to foster a business relationship in Poland.
• This visa type allows you to meet with business partners to discuss business, sign contracts and attend conferences while in Poland.
• This visa does not allow you take up paid employment while in the country.
• An invitation letter from the Polish company you will be visiting and their detailed address accompanied with the dates of your visit is required.
• Certificate of registration of the company in Poland you are partnering with as well as any proof of previous business relations is important.
• A letter from your current employer confirming that he/she is aware of your business leave is needed. The duration of your stay in the country should be stated.
• You should have a valid medical insurance.
• While in the country, you cannot study with this visa.
  
• Business bank statement of the latest 6 months to show
  
• Memorandum and Article of Association in original certified copy (registered with joint stock companies) Trade License (first issued and present renewal), Proprietorship/Partnership documents
• Regarding your expenses during your stay in the Schengen zone, you'll need a letter from the South African employer or the Polish company being visited. This letter must state coverage of expenses.

The unified number used for most emergency cases in Poland is 112

You should try out some of the country's most famous dishes like Pierogi, Golabki, Kotlet schabowy and Golabki.

Polish is the official language while Kashubian is recognized as an ethnic-minority language.