Poland Visa for Nigeria Passport Holders

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Single entry ApprovalLow Transit visaYes

Data verified 15 May 2026

At a glance

Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Poland. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.

Overview

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Poland has rising Nigerian worker community — recent work visa fraud concerns.

Visa types: Schengen C (90/180): Tourist, Business, Family, Cultural, Transit; Polish National D (>90 days): Work (Type 06 for employment — popular Nigerian route via recruitment agencies), Study, Family Reunification, Poland Business Harbour, Long-term Residence. Work visa quota for African countries.

Fees & funds

Visa fee (local)EUR 90 (Schengen)

In USDUSD 99

In NGNNGN 134,640

Minimum bank balance~USD 55/day (EUR 50)

Service feeVFS service fee: USD 25-40 on top of visa fee

Stay & validity

Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.

Extension possibleConditional

Overstay penalty: Fine EUR 50-1,200 + 1-5 year ban across all 29 Schengen states; SIS alert

How to apply

MethodVFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Polish Embassy via Cairo)

Application centreVFS Global

Processing time15-21 working days

AppointmentYes · Book

InterviewConditional

Urgent processingNo

Requirements

Bank Statement Yes Yes (6 months, EUR 50/day)

Return Ticket Yes

Hotel Booking Yes

Sponsor Doc Conditional

Invitation Letter Conditional

Vaccination Conditional Yellow Fever (carried)

Travel Insurance Mandatory Mandatory (EUR 30,000+)

Biometrics Yes

Police Clearance No No (short-stay)

Employment Letter Yes

Passport & photo

Passport validity3+ months beyond stay

Photo size35 × 45 mm · White bg · biometric

Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages); Online Schengen application; 35x45mm biometric photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking; Hotel reservation / Sponsor's invitation legalized; Bank statement (3-6 months, EUR 50/day); Employment letter; ITR; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Biometrics at VFS Abuja/Lagos.

Visa types (2)

Tourist ★

Single EUR 90 (~USD 104.66) 15-21 working days

Schengen Type C visa. Fee: EUR 90 (~NGN 132,000). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos. Poland has rising Nigerian worker community — recent work visa fraud concerns.

Transit Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Single EUR 90 (~USD 97.2) 15 calendar days (occasionally up to 45)

Schengen Airport Transit Visa (Type A) - required for Nigerian passport holders changing planes airside at an airport in Poland en route to a non-Schengen third country. Keeps you airside; does not permit entry into Poland or the Schengen Area.

Common rejection reasons

Common Schengen rejections for Nigerians (~55-65%): (1) Work visa fraud scandal 2023-24 (Polish employers selling fake work invitations via Nigerian recruitment agencies); (2) Insufficient funds; (3) Weak ties to Nigeria; (4) Past Schengen overstays — Poland flagged for Nigerian overstay patterns; (5) Inadequate insurance; (6) Asylum-claim history; (7) Onward EU movement suspicion; (8) Inconsistent itinerary; (9) 419 document forgery screening; (10) Anti-African political climate affects subjective assessment.

Embassy / consulate

AddressEmbassy of Poland, 9 Kontagora Crescent, Off Yakubu Pam Street, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria

Phone+234 9 461 8780

Emailabuja.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl

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Official portal

Apply or confirm the current requirements on the destination government's official site.

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Data quality

ConfidenceHigh

Last verified2026-05-15

Indicative information for reference only — Visandra is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Always verify with the official mission before you travel.

Good to know

Poland visa FAQ for Nigeria passport holders

Do I need a visa to visit Poland with a Nigeria passport?

Yes — Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Poland (Single entry). Apply via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Polish Embassy via Cairo).

How much does a Poland visa cost for Nigeria passport holders?

The Poland visa fee is USD 99 (about NGN 134,640). Additional service, biometric or courier charges may apply on top.

How long does it take to get a Poland visa?

Typical processing for a Poland visa is 15-21 working days. Apply well ahead of your travel date and allow for appointment availability.

How long can I stay in Poland on this visa?

A Poland visa for Nigeria passport holders typically allows a stay of Schengen C: Validity 6 months to 5 years.. Extensions may be possible (Conditional).

How do I apply for a Poland visa from Nigeria?

Apply for your Poland visa via VFS Global Abuja/Lagos (Polish Embassy via Cairo). An appointment is required. Your passport should be valid 3+ months beyond stay.