How Nigerians Can Get a Visa to Poland

The Republic of Poland is a country in Central Europe that is popular for its medieval architecture, Jewish heritage and hearty cuisine. Poland covers a total area of 312,679 square kilometres, with a population of over 38.5 million people. Its capital is Warsaw.
It is also home to the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp memorial.

Types of Polish Visas

1. Schengen C-type visa
2. National D-type visa
3. Transit airport visa

Where To Go

Embassy of the Republic of Poland

Address: 16, Ona Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.
Phone: +234 9 4138280, 4138283; Fax: +234 9 4138281
Email: [email protected]
LAGOS: 10, Idejo Street, Victoria Island, PO Box 410, Lagos.
Phone: +234 1 2614684/6/7; Fax: +234 1 2614685
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.abudza.msz.gov.pl/

Requirements

These are the required documents for a Business visit with a Schengen C-type visa

1. Duly completed visa application form;

2. International passport;

3. Visa fee of 12,000 Naira in cash (unless entitled to discount);

4. 2 recent passport-type photographs;

5. Travel medical insurance valid for the entire period of intended stay plus at least 2 days; valid for all Schengen countries; minimum coverage 30,000 EUR;

6. Flight reservation (return);

7. Residence permit in one of the countries covered by the Embassy (if applicable);

8. Copy of passport data page and previous visas;

9. Copies of all original documents which the applicant wishes to keep;

10. Copy of written and signed invitation from inviting person or institution, stating the purpose and conditions of visit (period of stay, who covers expenses etc.);

11. Hotel reservation or proof of other accommodation; for applicants planning to stay with family or friends or being sponsored by Polish/EU citizens in any other way, an invitation registered with appropriate Polish authorities (Urzad Wojewodzki) is required;

12. Tax clearance certificate and certificate of business incorporation of institution delegating applicant for visit;

13. Copy of tax clearance certificate and certificate of business incorporation of Polish business institution inviting applicant for visit;

14. Proof of commercial activities in country of residence, recent business contacts with inviting company (contracts, bills, commercial correspondence, etc.);

15. Proof of previous business dealings with other Polish/Schengen institutions;

16. For business conferences, fairs, seminars, congresses, etc. – invitation; proof of registration and payment of fees; other documents proving the existence of trade or work relations;

17. Documents regarding applicant’s sufficient means of subsistence during intended stay, such as: introduction letter from employer with employer’s consent for travel, salary slips, proof of business ownership, proof of income generated by property, personal/business bank account statements, letter from sponsor and documents regarding sponsor’s financial situation;

18. Documents regarding applicants family situation (marriage/birth certificates).

For further information on other and all types of Polish visas, please visit the official website of the Embassy of Poland in Nigeria.

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