Polish Consulate General in Erbil
Consulate General 
Poland Erbil, Iraq
- Address
- Skrzyżowanie ulic Texas i Hawai, dom nr 250, 44001 Irbil, Erbil
- Phone
- +9 647 501 637 236
- Website
- gov.pl
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Maciej Zajdel
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of Poland: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 29 August 2026
At Skrzyżowanie ulic Texas i Hawai, dom nr 250, 44001 Irbil, Erbil, the Polish consulate general in Erbil serves Polish citizens and visitors; Poland’s embassy is in Baghdad, about 334 km away. Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Iraq
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Victory Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
Poland visa for Iraqi citizens
IraqPoland Visa required Poland visa for citizens of Iraq
PolandIraq e-Visa Iraq visa for citizens of Poland
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland. Check with the Polish consulate general in Erbil whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,309 | 756 | 551 | 41.6% | 16.0% |
| 2024 | 1,038 | 669 | 368 | 35.1% | 10.5% |
| 2025 | 1,078 | 588 | 489 | 45.2% | 9.4% |
In 2025, Poland’s consulate general in Erbil received 1,078 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 588. 489 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 45.2%. In 2024 it had been 35.1%: the rate rose by 10.1 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 4% compared with 2024 (1,038).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 35.1% (2024) to 45.2% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Iraq, 34.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Poland’s rate worldwide was 15.8%. Poland received the 9th largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 9.4% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Iraq.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Poland’s other missions in Iraq
- Embassy of Poland in Baghdad
kompleks Ambasady Wielkiej Brytanii, strefa międzynarodowa, Bagdad, Baghdad
For matters it cannot handle, the Polish embassy in Baghdad (334 km) is responsible. Besides the Polish consulate general in Erbil, Poland has 1 other mission in Iraq. Iraq in turn has an embassy in Warsaw.
Good to know
About the Polish consulate general in Erbil
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of Poland in Erbil. It is headed by Maciej Zajdel, according to the records. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Skrzyżowanie ulic Texas i Hawai, dom nr 250, 44001 Irbil, Erbil. The record for the Polish consulate general in Erbil includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Polish citizens travelling to Iraq
Polish citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the Polish consulate general in Erbil is closed
Expect the Polish consulate general in Erbil to be shut on Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in Poland.
Before visiting the Polish consulate general in Erbil
Current procedures for the Polish consulate general in Erbil, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Polish Consulate General in Erbil?
The Polish consulate general in Erbil is at Skrzyżowanie ulic Texas i Hawai, dom nr 250, 44001 Irbil, Erbil.
When is the Polish Consulate General in Erbil closed?
The Polish consulate general in Erbil closes on Iraq’s public holidays, the next being Victory Day on Thursday 10 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Poland.
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Poland?
Iraqi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Where is the Polish embassy in Iraq?
The Polish embassy is in Baghdad, about 334 km from the Polish consulate general in Erbil.
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