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Poland visa for Malawian citizens
Entry requirement
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
- 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 Malawi
Poland has no embassy or consulate in Malawi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Polish citizens travelling to Malawi
PolandMalawi Visa-free, 30 days Malawi 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 Malawi 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Malawian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malawian citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Malawi. Malawian citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Malawi 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 Malawian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Malawian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Malawian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Malawi
Polish citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Malawian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Poland.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Malawi?
No. Poland has no embassy in Malawi.
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 Malawi?
Polish citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Malawian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Malawian 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.