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Poland visa for citizens of the Gambia
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Gambia 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 honorarypolishconsulgambia.gm
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
Poland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 the Gambia
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Banjul
40 Kairaba Avenue, Serrekunda, Banjul
Poland has 1 mission in the Gambia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Banjul.
Polish citizens travelling to the Gambia
PolandGambia Visa-free, 90 days Gambia 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.
Citizens of the Gambia 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 the Gambia can stay in Poland
How long citizens of the Gambia 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 Gambia apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in the Gambia, and its honorary consulate in Banjul normally does not issue visas. Citizens of the Gambia apply through a mission of Poland accredited to the Gambia 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 Gambia travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for citizens of the Gambia
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require citizens of the Gambia to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to the Gambia
The Gambia admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Gambia need a visa for Poland?
Citizens of the Gambia must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Is there an embassy of Poland in the Gambia?
No. Poland has no embassy in the Gambia, only honorary consulates in Banjul.
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 Gambia?
The Gambia admits Polish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Gambia enter Poland visa-free?
No; citizens of the Gambia 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.