Poland in Canada

You will obtain the certificate at the Polish consular office competent for your place of residence (Ppease visit the section "Embassy & Consulates" for contact information and opening hours of the consular offices of Poland in Canada).

Please note that after obtaining a certificate allowing the transport of weapons and ammunition through the territory of the Republic of Poland you will be obliged to present this certificate to the Border Guard and have it stamped to confirm the crossing of the border.  

Please note, that the citizens of the EU Member States who hold the European firearms pass, are not obliged to hold this certificate.

You can submit the documents personally or through an authorised representative.

You can book your appointment via the e-konsulat system / by phone / by e-mail - see the section "Embassy & Consulates" for contact information and opening hours. 

Please prepare:

• identity document,
• permit to possess weapons,
• weapon registration card,
• information on the amount of ammunition, the kind and model of cartridge.

Inform the consul about the intended entry and exit date of the territory of Poland and the places where you intend to cross the border.

The fee is 88 CAD. 

The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Accepted forms of payment: cash, money order, certified bank check (credit cards, debit cards or personal checks are not accepted).  Consulate General in Toronto accepts debit and credit cards except American Express.

Consul issues the certificates without undue delay, not later than 14 days from the filing date.

Personally. You can also apply to have the documents delivered by mail if you pay the postage.

If the certificate is refused, the consul will issue a decision. You can appeal to the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. The appeal is lodged through the consul who had issued the decision.