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Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., United States

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Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., United States, located at 2640 16th Street, NW. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Poland, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular section, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    2640 16th Street, NW
    Washington, D.C. 20009
    United States

  • Telephone

    (202) 499-1700

  • Emergency Contacts

    (202) 368-4025 (for urgent situations such as life-threatening emergencies, accidents, deaths, or other crises requiring immediate intervention.)

  • Email

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other U.S. overseas territories, as well as Puerto Rico and The Bahamas.

Location Map

Located at 2640 16th Street, NW, the embassy is near key landmarks like Dupont Circle and The White House. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., United States

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Poland
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Columbus Day: October 12 Flag of United States

Consular Section

Address

2224 Wyoming Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20008
United States

Phone

(202) 499-1930

Email

[email protected], [email protected] (passports), [email protected] (visas)

Hours

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., United States:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Translate documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a visa to enter Poland.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Poland without a visa. The most common types of Poland visas are the following.

  • Uniform Schengen visa (USV) – type C (short-term)
  • National visa – type D (long-term)
  • Transit visa – type C-TR (Schengen transit visa)
  • Airport transit visa - type A

Head of Mission

Bogdan Klich, Chargé d'affaires

Related: List of ambassadors of Poland to the United States

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Polish Passports

Polish passports are issued to nationals of Poland for the purpose of international travel; however, passports may also serve as proof of Polish citizenship. The validity of the Polish passport is 5 years for applicants under the age of 13, otherwise, it is 10 years. Applications for passports can be submitted in person at the Polish consular office after scheduling an appointment. You can book your appointment to apply for a passport via e-konsulat.

Consular Assistance

The embassies and consulates of Poland offer consular assistance and protection to Polish citizens residing or traveling abroad, including assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Poland provide notarial services for various documents, such as authentication, certification, and legalization.

Visa Services

The embassies and consulates of Poland handle visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Poland.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Embassy of Poland in Washington, D.C., United States, Poland also has 22 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Poland in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Poland in neighboring countries or regions of United States.

See also

United States in Poland

United States has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Dupont Circle (1.09 miles away)

    Washington, DC 20036

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  • The White House (1.81 miles away)

    1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20500

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  • Georgetown Waterfront Park (2.14 miles away)

    3303 Water St NW, Washington, DC 20007

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  • The Kennedy Center (2.17 miles away)

    2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566

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  • National Gallery of Art (2.44 miles away)

    Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20565

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  • National Museum of African American History and Culture (2.31 miles away)

    1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560

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Nearby Airports

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    (22.64 miles away)
    Washington D.C.
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  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
    (26.29 miles away)
    Baltimore
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  • Harrisburg International Airport (MDT)
    (88.88 miles away)
    Harrisburg
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