Embassy of Poland in Pretoria
Today · Closed- Address
- Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27124231210
- Website
- gov.pl
- Head of mission
- Jacek Chodorowicz
Poland
South Africa
Polish Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Poland is represented in South Africa by 2 missions: an embassy in Pretoria and an honorary consulate in Durban. Poland requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Polish Embassy in Pretoria
The Polish embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria. The head of mission on record is Jacek Chodorowicz. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Polish honorary consulates in South Africa
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Durban
Adelaide Tambo Drive 58, Durban
Poland has an honorary consulate in Durban; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Poland visa for South African citizens
South AfricaPoland Visa required Poland visa for citizens of South Africa
PolandSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Poland
Poland visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) for Poland
- National visa (type D)
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 19 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland. In South Africa, applications go to the Polish embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre working for Poland.
South Africa’s missions in Poland
Missions of South Africa in Poland (2)
In return, South Africa has 2 missions in Poland, including its embassy in Warsaw.
Good to know
Poland in South Africa
Worldwide, Poland has 384 missions in 148 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Polish citizens
Polish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. In South Africa, Polish citizens can turn to the Polish embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Polish missions in South Africa are closed
Polish missions in South Africa close on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Poland, such as Independence Day (Narodowe Święto Niepodległości) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Polish embassy in South Africa?
The Polish embassy is in Pretoria, at Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria.
Does Poland have consulates in South Africa?
No career consulate is on record, but Poland has an honorary consulate in Durban.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Poland?
South African citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Polish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Poland?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Warsaw, along with 1 other mission in Poland.