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Poland visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Polish missions in Uganda
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Kampala
Las Vegas Garden Hotel, Hamis Kiggundu Rd., Bunga - Kawuku, Kampala
Poland has 1 mission in Uganda. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Kampala.
Polish citizens travelling to Uganda
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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.
Before travelling from Uganda 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Ugandan citizens can stay in Poland
How long Ugandan citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ugandan citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Uganda, and its honorary consulate in Kampala normally does not issue visas. Ugandan citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Uganda 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 Ugandan citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Uganda
Polish citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Poland?
Ugandan citizens need a visa for Poland, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Uganda?
No. Poland has no embassy in Uganda, only honorary consulates in Kampala.
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 Uganda?
Polish citizens need a visa for Uganda, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.