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🇵🇱 Poland visa requirements for Ghanaian, Kenyan and Nigerian travellers
Short tourist or visit trip on an ordinary passport. Reviewed 11 October 2026.
Ghanaian, Kenyan, Nigerian passport holders need a visa or eVisa before travelling.
Do I need a visa for Poland?
| Passport | Entry for a short visit |
|---|---|
| Ghanaian passport | Visa required |
| Kenyan passport | Visa required |
| Nigerian passport | Visa required |
Poland visa fees
EUR 90 standard adult short stay (Schengen)
No separate standard biometric fee
EUR 45 for ages 6 to 11; under 6 free; eligible waivers and VAC service charges apply
Where to apply
In Ghana, Netherlands VFS represents Poland for short-stay Schengen applications. Use NetherlandsWorldwide for the residence route and confirm the VAC street address directly.
Schengen visa — Embassy of Poland (Abuja)
- Living in Ghana: Book through Netherlands VFS Ghana (represents Poland)
Ghana: Embassy Abuja covers Ghana; Netherlands in Accra represents Poland for short-stay Schengen applications. Kenya: Embassy Nairobi.
Single, double or multiple entry can be issued. Check NUMBER OF ENTRIES, validity and the 90 days in any 180 days limit. Includes Greece, Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Sweden, Portugal, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Poland and Czech Republic.
Emergency numbers in Poland
Police 997 · Fire 998 · Ambulance 999
Before you go
Hospitable and proud of its history; Catholicism is important. Polish is the language.
Do
- Greet with "Dzień dobry"
- Remove shoes when entering homes
- Carry ID
Don't
- Don't jaywalk — fines are common
- Don't drink alcohol in public places
- Don't be loud in churches
Open Poland in Visa Intelligence
Official sources
- European Commission Schengen application fees
- Netherlands Ghana Schengen application and representation arrangements
- UK FCDO travel advice: Poland — getting help