Poland visa requirements for Swazis

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Swazis visiting Poland

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

  • Completely filled visa application form.
  • Your Swaziland passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Poland or any other Schengen country you might visit.
  • Your passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Non-Swazis are required to provide a valid resident permit.
  • One recent passport-sized photograph of 3.5x4.5cm dimensions. This passport should meet the visa photo requirement.
  • For minors traveling alone, the application form and consent letter must be signed by the parents/legal guardians.  
  • The original birth certificate of minors is required as well as valid identity documents of the parents.
  • Travel insurance that covers 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 the intent of leaving Poland at the expiry of your visa.
  • Proof of financial sustenance in the country.
  • A letter of no objection that also proves status in Swaziland either as an employee, student or business owner.
  • Proof of accommodation which could be a hotel reservation or letter of declaration from your host stating that you will be accommodated during your stay in Poland.
  • 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.
  • The visa application for Poland can go through their embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.

Poland Visa for Swazis

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
Business visa 15 days 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 5 days
Student visa Within 30 days Duration of study

General Requirements for Poland Visa

  • Completely filled visa application form.
  • Your Swaziland passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the intended date of exit from Poland or any other Schengen country you might visit.
  • Your passport must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Non-Swazis are required to provide a valid resident permit.
  • One recent passport-sized photograph of 3.5x4.5cm dimensions. This passport should meet the visa photo requirement.
  • For minors traveling alone, the application form and consent letter must be signed by the parents/legal guardians.  
  • The original birth certificate of minors is required as well as valid identity documents of the parents.
  • Travel insurance that covers 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 the intent of leaving Poland at the expiry of your visa.
  • Proof of financial sustenance in the country.
  • A letter of no objection that also proves status in Swaziland either as an employee, student or business owner.
  • Proof of accommodation which could be a hotel reservation or letter of declaration from your host stating that you will be accommodated during your stay in Poland.
  • 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.
  • The visa application for Poland can go through their embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Poland Tourist visa Poland Business visa Poland Transit visa Poland Student visa

Poland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The tourist visa allows you to visit Poland for relaxation and recreational activities.
  • This visa also allows you to visit friends and relatives in Poland.
  • Applicants are not allowed to take up any kind of paid employment with this type of visa.
  • You cannot learn in any Polish 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 are required. This letter should contain your host's home address.
  • You will be required to present proof of family ties in Swaziland to show that you have an incentive to return home after the expiration of your visa.
  • A full round trip reservation that corresponds with your entry and the exit date is required to avoid overstaying in Poland.
  • You are to 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.
  • Applicants are to provide a hotel reservation or a declaration that they will be accommodated by your 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 Swaziland is required.
  • Students are to provide a letter of no objection 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 your visa expires.
  • The visa has a validity of 90 days and it is usually processed for about 15 days.
  • This visa costs €60 for applicants 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.   

Poland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Polish business visa allows travelers to visit Poland to undertake business activities in the country.
  • This visa allows Swazis to attend meetings and conferences while in Poland.
  • A signed invitation letter from the inviting company in Poland is needed for this visa application. This letter should state details of the trip including the purpose and duration.
  • The invitation letter should be on company's letterhead.
  • Proof of any previous business relationship with the inviting company is important.
  • For conferences and events, documentation showing authorization to attend is necessary.
  • You will be required to show proof of being financially capable of taking care of your needs while in Poland. This proof must show 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 you are being sponsored by someone or an organization in Poland, you will need to present a proof of financial guarantee.
  • The certificate of business registration of the company you are meeting within Poland is required to complete your visa application.
  • A letter of no objection and approval of your trip from your current employer in Swaziland should be provided as well.
  • This visa costs €60 for applicants 12 years and above, €35 for children between 6-11 and is free for children under 6.
  • The business visa allows a stay of up to 90 days.

Poland Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to travelers going through Poland to a non-Schengen country.
  • It is referred to as the Type-A visa and has two sub-divisions: Airport Transit Visa and Transit Visa.
  • It is also a Schengen visa and it allows you to move from one Schengen country to another without any other kind of visa as long as it stays valid.
  • An onward ticket to the destination country is required.
  • You will also be required to present a valid visa for the final destination country before you can get this visa.
  • Applicants issued this visa cannot take up work, study or visit anyone while in the country.
  • You are expected to leave at the expiration of the visa.
  • Transit visas are usually issued for a 24 hour-5 days period depending on the sub-type gotten. 
  • It is usually processed in 15 days.

Poland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The student visa is issued to Swazi travelers visiting Poland for longterm studying.
  • With the student visa, applicants are allowed multiple entries into Poland.
  • You must have been admitted to study in a learning institution in Poland.
  • Applicants of this visa are to provide a letter from the institution confirming enrollment and awareness of your trip.
  • You will also need to apply for a student’s resident permit.
  • 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, you are to present documents validating the scholarship offer.
  • You must have your accommodation for the duration of your stay in Poland sorted out.
  • You are allowed to work part-time as long as it doesn't affect your studies.
  • Proof of payment of tuition fees is required.
  • If you are less than 18 years, 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 Swaziland at the end of your study. This evidence could be documents showing family ties, businesses or properties in Swaziland.
  • The student visa costs €180 and it's usually processed within 30 days.

Poland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (PLN)

Business visa

60.00 (PLN)

Transit visa

60.00 (PLN)

Student visa

(USD)

Poland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Swaziland

Location

Address

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the weather in Poland like?

Poland tends to get extremely cold during the winter while the summer is quite hot. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and quite a bit of rainfall. The coldest months are January and February and the temperature is expected to fall below freezing during this period.

What language is spoken in Poland?
The official language of Poland is Polish. It is widely spoken by a large population of the people in the country. English is also spoken and understood in Poland too but mostly by younger poles. The older ones are more likely to be fluent in French, German or Russian than any other foreign language. However, visitors are advised against speaking Russian due to the turbulent relations between both countries.
Is it safe to visit Poland?
Poland is rated as one of the safest countries in the world to visit. There are however a few cases of pickpocketing, petty theft, overcharge, and ATM scams. Travelers should be vigilant when visiting the Baltic shore, Gdansk or Sopot.
What currency do they accept in Poland?
The currency in Poland is the złoty symbolized as PLN and abbreviated locally as zł placed after the amount. Poland is expected to officially accept the euro (€) sometime after 2020.