Zambia
Poland
Poland visa for Zambian citizens
Entry requirement
Poland requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Poland visa guide
Checked 7 November 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
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 Zambia
Poland has 1 mission in Zambia. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Lusaka.
Polish citizens travelling to Zambia
PolandZambia Visa-free, 90 days Zambia 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 Zambia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Zambian citizens can stay in Poland
How long Zambian citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zambian citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia, and its honorary consulate in Lusaka normally does not issue visas. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Zambia 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 Zambian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Zambian citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus, Ukraine and Russia require Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Zambia
Polish citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Poland?
Poland requires Zambian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Zambia?
No. Poland has no embassy in Zambia, only honorary consulates in Lusaka.
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 Zambia?
Polish citizens do not need a visa for Zambia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Zambian citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Poland obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.