Basic Travel Requirements for Liberians visiting
Poland
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Polish Visa.
- A Liberian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed the visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Poland Visa for Liberians
Facts about Poland
Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country located in Central Europe. It is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions, covering an area of 312,696 square kilometers, and has a largely temperate seasonal climate.
Types of Poland Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Medical visa | 10 days | 90 days |
| Student visa | 10 days | More than 90 days |
| Transit visa | 10 days | 5 days |
General Requirements for Poland Visa
- A Liberian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed the visa application form.
- If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
- Passport-size photographs (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) taken in white background.
- Travel document.
- Proof of financial support.
- Proof of accommodation.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing the applicant’s ties to the home country.
- Travel medical insurance of 30,000 euros to cover the duration of the entire stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
Poland Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Poland tourist visa is issued to Liberians who intend to visit Poland for the purpose of recreational activities, sightseeing, tourism, etc.
- If employed, you should submit the following documents during the visa application:
- Employment contract
- Current bank statement of the latest 6 months
- No-objection certificate from the employer.
- Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax deducted at the source of salary.
- Proof of accommodation while in Poland must be provided, for example, a confirmed hotel reservation.
- Twelve-bed hostel dorms can be found for as little as 25 PLN per night, while 4 – 6-bed dorms will cost closer to 45 PLN. Private rooms generally cost 100 – 150 PLN, although this price varies by city.
- If you’re looking for a romantic getaway destination, Poland offers many options.
- Poland tends to get very cold in the winter and quite hot during the summer. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and quite a bit of rainfall, depending on your luck.
- The coldest months are January and February; if you don’t like the cold then you should avoid visiting Poland during those months.
- Tourists are not allowed to discuss religion or politics with the locals.
- Poland is the centre of vodka, but even with that, it is illegal to drink in the streets. You can be fined heavily or deported.
- Make sure you are up to date on routine vaccines before your trip. These vaccines include the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
Poland Medical Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa is for those intending to visit Poland for medical purposes.
- You must provide a medical attestation from the hospital or doctor in Poland, confirming the date of your appointment as well as your medical situation.
- Certificate of employment from your employer in Liberia including information on leave of absence must be submitted.
- You are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country.
- Travel insurance must be provided to ensure you have enough funding to cover any medical treatment in Poland.
- You are to exit the country after your treatment has been completed.
- Remember to keep all receipts and paperwork as they might be needed by your insurance company (if applicable) to apply for a refund.
- If you are asked to pay for health services upfront, it is likely that you are not going to be treated under the state health system.
- The healthcare system in Poland is universal and free to people who are insured via national insurance contributions.
- Minors travelling alone must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificates. If they are traveling with their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents must be provided.
Poland Student Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A Poland student visa is issued to foreigners who would like to study and stay in Poland for longer than 30 days.
- Applicants of this visa are liable to take up jobs in the country.
- Before applying for this visa you must have been issued admission into the school of your choice in Poland.
- An enrollment certificate allowing attendance of courses in Poland is also required.
- A cover letter stating why you chose to study in Poland is needed.
- Applicants must be willing to obey all the rules and regulations of the country.
- You’ll be required to show proof of financial sustenance for the duration of stay in Poland. This proof must show that applicants can afford at least €20 daily.
- If you’ll be getting financial support from a third party, you’ll need to show proof of a declaration from your sponsor. This proof could be a scholarship offer letter.
- If you are a minor, a consent form signed by both parents is required. The original copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required.
- This visa is usually processed within a period of 10 days.
- Students are required to carry enough funds that’d ensure they can comfortably spend 20 euros per day.
- When you receive your student visa you will be issued a temporary residence card. The first residence permit is issued for a period of 15 months. It can be renewed afterwards for periods of up to 3 years.
- If you don’t have enough means to fund yourself while in Poland, you can support yourself financially through scholarships and other funding programs.
Poland Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners intending to make short stops in Poland can do so with the transit visa.
- Holders of this visa can stay at the airport while they await the flight to their destination.
- You are not allowed to go on visits or tour the country while on a transit visa.
- A copy of your valid visa for your final destination must be presented.
- Only travellers with a clean criminal record will be issued this visa.
- The visa is valid for 5 days.
- You are required to exit the country before the expiry of your visa.
- Valid medical insurance is required for this visa application.
- You need to present a document showing you are in a good health condition.
- The visa expires as soon as the holder leaves the country.
- This visa takes about 10 days to process and it is valid for a maximum of 5 days.
- Holders of this visa type are only permitted a single entry.
- This visa cannot be extended.
Poland Visa Fees
Tourist visa
145.00 (USD)
Medical visa
145.00 (USD)
Student visa
145.00 (USD)
Transit visa
145.00 (USD)
Poland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Liberia
Monrovia
There is currently no Embassy of Poland in Liberia. Applicants are advised to use consulates in neighboring countries for their applications