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Poland visa for Zimbabwean citizens
Entry requirement
Poland requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Zimbabwe
- Honorary Consulate of Poland in Harare
20 John Plagis Avenue, Harare
Poland has 1 mission in Zimbabwe. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Harare.
Polish citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
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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 Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean citizens can stay in Poland
How long Zimbabwean citizens may stay in Poland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Zimbabwean citizens apply
Poland has no embassy or career consulate in Zimbabwe, and its honorary consulate in Harare normally does not issue visas. Zimbabwean citizens apply through a mission of Poland accredited to Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Poland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Poland’s neighbours for Zimbabwean citizens
Germany, Lithuania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Belarus and Ukraine require Zimbabwean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Polish citizens travelling to Zimbabwe
Polish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Poland?
Poland requires Zimbabwean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Poland in Zimbabwe?
No. Poland has no embassy in Zimbabwe, only honorary consulates in Harare.
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 Zimbabwe?
Polish citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Zimbabwean citizens enter Poland visa-free?
No; Zimbabwean 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.