Poland in Kenya

The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi informs that due to the spread of coronavirus, its Consular Section will remain closed from Monday, March 30, 2020, until further notice. In emergency cases, please write an e-mail at: nairobi.amb.wk@ msz.gov.pl. Please also be informed that in connection with the travel restrictions imposed by the Government of Poland, the issuance of visas has been temporarily suspended. Please note that the collection of issued visa decisions and legalized documents that were submitted before March 25, 2020 will be possible onTuesday, April 7, 2020, from 10am to 12am.

The Government of Poland announced on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, that it had extended the control of all people crossing Poland's borders to April 13, 2020. The entry of foreigners into the country will be banned until April 11, 2020. Only Poles wishing to return home, their spouses and children, holders of Karta Polaka, diplomats and persons with the right of permanent or temporary residence in the Republic of Poland or holders of a valid work permit will be allowed to enter the country. The decision immediately came into effect.

In view of the spread of coronavirus and closing of Polish borders, the Embassy of Poland in Nairobi has decided to introduce some changes in functioning of its Consular Section.

Polish government has taken another actions in combating coronavirus. The new rules apply from Sunday, March 15., 2020.

European Union Heads of Mission, including the Ambassador of the Republic of Poland, Mr. Jacek Bazański, were on a four-day working visit to Meru County from February 19 to 22, 2020.

On February 3, 2020, the Director of the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) announced a call for applications for the Ignacy Łukasiewicz Scholarship Programme, Master's Degree Studies. Interested students from Kenya and Uganda may apply up to 3pm on March 16, 2020 CET on a dedicated website. More information below.

We kindly inform you that on February 11, 2020 the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Nairobi and its Consular Section will be closed due to a public holiday observed in Kenya.

Effective February 2, 2020, the Republic of Poland will implement new, increased visa fees for both Schengen visa and national visa. Following the amendment to the Schengen Visa Code, the new fee is 80 euros.

Wolves Summit is an international conference for start-ups, investors, and corporates. It focuses on networking and facilitating business development. Its upcoming 11th edition will take place on March 24-25, 2020 in Warsaw, Poland.