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Poland visa for Ghanaian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

Apply on e-Konsulat (Polish online visa application system)

All visa types for Poland

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 Ghana

Poland has 1 mission in Ghana. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Accra.

Polish citizens travelling to Ghana

PolandGhana Visa required Ghana 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.

For a trip from Ghana 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).

Good to know

How long Ghanaian citizens can stay in Poland

How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Ghanaian citizens apply

Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana, and its honorary consulate in Accra normally does not issue visas. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Ghana 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 Ghanaian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Poland’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens

Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Polish citizens travelling to Ghana

Polish citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Ghana and Poland.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Poland?

Ghanaian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.

Is there an embassy of Poland in Ghana?

No. Poland has no embassy in Ghana, only honorary consulates in Accra.

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 Ghana?

Polish citizens need a visa for Ghana, obtained before travel.

Can Ghanaian citizens enter Poland visa-free?

No; Ghanaian 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.