Basic Travel Requirements for Zimbabweans visiting
Poland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Polish Visa.
- A complete Poland visa application form.
- An original passport with two blank pages.
- Passport photos not older than 6 months with size 45mmx35mm.
- Authentic travel insurance with a minimum cover of 30,000 euros.
- Proof of flight reservations and hotel bookings.
- Receipt of visa application fees.
- Recent bank statement from a reputable bank in Rwanda.
- A detailed travel plan or itinerary.
- A valid return ticket to Zimbabwe or an onward ticket to another country.
Poland Visa for Zimbabweans
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 |
| Student visa | Three weeks | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 15 days | 1-5 days |
General Requirements for Poland Visa
- A complete Poland visa application form.
- An original passport with two blank pages.
- Passport photos not older than 6 months with size 45mmx35mm.
- Authentic travel insurance with a minimum cover of 30,000 euros.
- Proof of flight reservations and hotel bookings.
- Receipt of visa application fees.
- Recent bank statement from a reputable bank in Rwanda.
- A detailed travel plan or itinerary.
- A valid return ticket to Zimbabwe or an onward ticket to another country.
Poland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners who want to travel to Poland for tourism, family visitations, sight-seeing and leisure are issued the Poland tourist visa.
- This visa is a Schengen visa as Poland is a part of the European Union under the Schengen policy. It is referred to as the Type-C visa which is a short-stay visa.
- This visa type allows holders to enter other Schengen countries without any other kind of visa.
- The visa guarantees a stay of 90 days and it starts to count from the date of entry into Poland. You can split this time into multiple visits but the visa expires after 180 days.
- People requesting this visa would be given a list of 27 reasons for coming into Poland out of which they are expected to choose one that suits the purpose of their travel.
- Applicants are to have an original passport valid beyond their intended period of stay in Poland.
- Accompanying it should be 2 recently taken passport-sized photos of size 35mm x 45mm and two blank pages for visa stamps.
- It is required that applicants get their biometrics taken at the embassy and this is usually kept for 5 years before renewal.
- There should be a travel document that covers the applicant’s period of stay in the country. There should also be provisions for emergencies and other kinds of medical attention the applicant might be needing in the country.
- Applicants would be required to submit a planned budget detailing how much they are expected to have per day in the country and if their funds would be sufficient for the duration of stay.
- A bank statement would be needed as proof of the applicant’s financial stability.
- A document of the applicant’s confirmed accommodation provision would also be needed at the embassy. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or the house address of a host in Poland.
- For those who want to stay for more than 90 days, there is the Type-D national visa that allows a stay of up to 180 days. This visa is valid for one year.
- In cases where other people want to travel using an applicant’s travel document, everyone is expected to have their visa application forms.
Poland Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued as a short stay visa to applicants who have intentions of attending conferences, meetings or signing contracts in Poland.
- It is issued as a Type-C Schengen visa and requires a valid passport before it can be issued.
- The applicant’s original passport should be valid for at least 3 months after the intended departure date.
- For sponsored applicants, there has to be evidence of the sponsorship from either the host company or the company of employment in the origin or resident country.
- In this case, a letter of permission from the company of employment stating their awareness and approval of the applicant’s travel is also required.
- For self-sponsored individuals, you are required to submit a business certificate alongside all other important requirements.
- An Income Tax Revenue document and a bank statement would also be needed in both cases. They should be original and recent.
Poland Short-Stay Study Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The short-stay student visa is called the Student Schengen Visa.
- It is an entry permit to the Schengen Zone, granted to foreigners wishing to enter and remain for short stays in Poland or other Schengen countries under the purpose of studying.
- This visa permits its holder to remain in the Schengen territory for a maximum of 3 months.
- Documents stating the purpose of visit to the country such as the course admission report should be submitted.
- Accommodation provision should also be accounted for in the documents being submitted at the embassy.
- Applicants need to be insured in case of emergencies or accidents.
- Applicants are not allowed to get jobs under a Student Schengen Visa.
- The legal processing time for a Student Schengen visa is 15 calendar days. In some cases, you can receive an answer within even shorter periods. However, in extraordinary cases, this period may also extend from 30 to 60 days.
- Note that you are to apply for a Long-Stay Study Visa at the embassy if your study or training course lasts longer than 3 months.
Poland Long-stay Study Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Applicants of this visa get issued a Type-D visa.
- Foreigners are to obtain a visa at a Polish consulate in your home country before arrival in Poland. Once you have arrived in Poland, you will need to apply for a Temporary Stay Card 45 days before the expiry of your visa to prolong your stay.
- Applicants are required to have an official letter of acceptance to a college or university in Poland.
- A Curriculum Vitae should be submitted along with other documents.
- The applicant’s school-leaving certificates and diplomas are also required.
- You are expected to have evidence of proficiency in one language spoken in Poland.
- Applicants are required to submit confirmation of having the funds for studying and living in Poland.
- There should also be health insurance that would cover the applicant’s duration of stay.
- Applicants should also provide a document showing their confirmed accommodation in Poland.
- Some long-stay study visas permit students to work for a limited number of hours per week.
- International students who study in Poland will need to obtain a doctor’s certificate confirming that they can freely undertake study in the field of their choice. You will also need to be insured for the duration of your stay in Poland.
Poland Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is issued to foreigners who want to transit from Poland to any other 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.
- An onward ticket to the destination country is required.
- Applicants issued this visa would be restricted from carrying out activities peculiar to those issued other types of visas.
- They are also expected to leave at the expiration of the visa.
- Transit visas are issued for 24 hours-5 days depending on the sub-type gotten.
Poland Visa Fees
Tourist visa
60.00 (PLN)
Business visa
60.00 (PLN)
Student visa
Short-Stay Study visa
Long-stay Study Visa
60.00 (PLN)
99.00 (PLN)
Transit visa
60.00 (PLN)
Poland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Zimbabwe
Harare
Polish Honorary Consulate. 16 Cork Road Belgravia P.O. Box 3932, Harare, Zimbabwe.
polambassadea@africaonlines.com.zw
(+263) (4) 253442 / 3