Eritrea
Poland
Poland visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.pl
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.
Polish missions in Eritrea
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Asmara
Tiravolo, Erytrea, 1A746 Asmara
Poland has 1 mission in Eritrea. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Asmara.
Polish citizens travelling to Eritrea
PolandEritrea Visa required Eritrea 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 Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Poland
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea, and its honorary consulate in Asmara normally does not issue visas. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Eritrea 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 Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Eritrea
Polish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Poland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Poland?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Eritrea?
No. Poland has no embassy in Eritrea, only honorary consulates in Asmara.
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 Eritrea?
Polish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens 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.