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Poland visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Citizens of DR Congo 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 DR Congo
Poland has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to DR Congo
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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.
Citizens of DR Congo planning a trip to Poland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Poland
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Poland accredited to DR Congo 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 DR Congo travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to DR Congo
Polish citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Poland?
Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in DR Congo?
No. Poland has no embassy in DR Congo.
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 DR Congo?
Polish citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Poland visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.