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Embassy of Poland in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Poland in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 14 Amos Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Poland, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    14 Amos Street
    Colbyn
    Pretoria 0083
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 430 2621

  • Emergency Phone

    +27 83 449 3489 (for urgent situations such as life-threatening emergencies, accidents, deaths, or other crises requiring immediate intervention.)

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:59 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Location Map

Located at 14 Amos Street, the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Poland in Pretoria, South Africa

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.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Poland
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Poland in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • 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 a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper 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

Jacek Chodorowicz, Ambassador

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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 South Africa

Besides Embassy of Poland in Pretoria, South Africa, Poland also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Poland in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Poland in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Poland

South Africa has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (44.25 km away)
    Johannesburg
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