Polish Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Poland Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27124231210
- Website
- gov.pl
Head of mission: Jacek Chodorowicz
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Poland: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 13 November 2024
The Polish embassy in Pretoria stands at Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria, in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 10 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Polish embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 14:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Poland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Polish embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
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
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Poland.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,243 | 1,142 | 99 | 8.0% | 48.2% |
| 2024 | 1,460 | 1,150 | 302 | 20.8% | 28.1% |
| 2025 | 1,313 | 1,208 | 104 | 7.9% | 37.5% |
2025 figures: 1,313 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Poland’s embassy in Pretoria, and 1,208 visas were issued. 104 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.9%. The refusal rate fell by 12.9 points from 20.8% in 2024, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 10% compared with 2024 (1,460).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 7.9% (2025) to 20.8% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Poland’s rate worldwide was 15.8%. Poland received the 16th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
37.5% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
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
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Botswana in PretoriaAmos Street 24, 0083 Colbyn
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Embassy of South Sudan in PretoriaAmos Street 54, Pretoria
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Embassy of Madagascar in PretoriaTait Street 90B, Pretoria
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Embassy of Burundi in PretoriaGlyn Street North 20, 0083 Colbyn
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Embassy of Lithuania in PretoriaGrosvenor Street 235, Pretoria
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High Commission of Guyana in PretoriaGrosvenor Street 235, Pretoria
Poland’s other missions in South Africa
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Durban
Adelaide Tambo Drive 58, Durban
The Polish embassy in Pretoria is one of 2 missions of Poland in South Africa. Honorary consulates: Durban. South Africa in turn has 2 missions in Poland, its embassy being in Warsaw.
Good to know
About the Polish embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Poland in Pretoria. The head of mission on record is Jacek Chodorowicz.
Address and contact
Address: Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria. The record for the Polish embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Polish citizens travelling to South Africa
Polish citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
When the Polish embassy in Pretoria is closed
Expect the Polish embassy in Pretoria to be shut on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 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 embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Polish embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Polish embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Polish embassy in Pretoria there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Polish Embassy in Pretoria?
The Polish embassy in Pretoria is at Amos Street 14, 0083 Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Polish Embassy in Pretoria?
The Polish embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Polish Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Polish embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Polish Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Polish embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Poland.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Poland?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
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