D-type visas permit stays in other Schengen states for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. This implies that you can remain legally in the Schengen Area as long as your stay does not exceed 90 days within the past 180 days.
The validity of a D-type visa is limited to one year at most. However, it's important to note that obtaining the visa does not ensure entry into Poland – the ultimate decision rests with the Border Guard.
How to register for visa interview:
To initiate your visa application, kindly schedule an appointment through the e-Konsulat portal at https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/ by choosing the appropriate category labeled "National Visa – Register Form."
Any deviation in the purpose of the visa application from the selected visa category or significant alterations made post-registration may result in rejection. Therefore, ensure careful and accurate registration of visa applications.
Where to apply?
You have the option to submit your application directly at the consular office:
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Addis Ababa
Address: Dej. Belay Zeleke Road, Gulele Sub-City, Kebele 08, House No. 583
City: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone: (+251 11) 157 41 89 or (+251 11) 157 41 90
How to book an appointment?
To initiate your visa application, please complete the registration process via the e-konsulat system (Ethiopia – Addis Ababa – National Visa – Register form – National visa).
Please note that registering for a visa appointment is exclusively done through the e-konsulat system. If all appointment slots are filled, the registration service will temporarily close. Please regularly check the page as new slots are periodically released. New appointments are made available every Monday at 9:00 AM (local time). If this falls on a holiday, slots will be released on the next working day at the same time.
Ensure accurate registration of visa applications as any deviation from the selected visa type or significant changes post-registration may lead to rejection. Please proceed with registering visa applications attentively and with proper care.
Documents required:
- Visa application
- 3.5×4.5 cm color photo
- Passport
- Copy of ID document
- Documents confirming possession of financial resources
- Proof of accommodation
- Document confirming purpose of stay and Travel
- Booking Proof
Cost :
The visa application fee amounts to 89 USD and must be paid at the office counter upon submitting the application.
Only cash payments are accepted.
Please note that the visa application fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the visa decision.
Waiting time:
The visa decision is typically rendered within 15 working days from the date of payment of the application fee. If further scrutiny of documents is required, the processing period may extend to 30 days. In urgent and substantiated cases, a decision can be expedited within three working days.
Document collection:
Passports with visa decisions can be collected in the afternoon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, specifically between 14:00 and 15:30. Upon application, you will receive an assigned collection date and time.