Central African Republic
Poland
Poland visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- 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 Central African Republic
Poland has no embassy or consulate in Central African Republic on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic to Poland, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Poland
How long citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in the Central African Republic. Citizens of the Central African Republic apply through a mission of Poland accredited to the Central African Republic 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 the Central African Republic travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between the Central African Republic and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Poland?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in the Central African Republic?
No. Poland has no embassy in the Central African Republic.
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 the Central African Republic?
The Central African Republic requires Polish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Poland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic 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.