Botswana
Poland
Poland visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Poland requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Poland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases
For the tourist visa, Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl. Processing time, as Poland states it: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.
Where to apply in Botswana
Poland has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to Botswana
PolandBotswana Visa-free, 90 days Botswana visa for citizens of Poland
Travel advice for Poland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Botswana to Poland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Poland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Poland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Poland (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Poland
How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Botswana apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Botswana from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Poland for visas; the official visa portal of Poland names the right place.
Poland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Poland lets citizens of Botswana travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Russia admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Poland?
Poland requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Botswana?
No. Poland has no embassy in Botswana.
How much does the Poland tourist visa cost?
Poland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 calendar days of a complete application; up to 45 days in individual cases.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Poland visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Poland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.