Consular outreach in Cape Town
14.10.2026
The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Pretoria would like to inform you about the consular outreach in Cape Town, which will take place on 6th and 7th of November 2026, at the Lagoon Beach Hotel & Spa, Lighthouse boardroom (1 Lagoon Gate Drive, Lagoon Beach, Cape Town, 7441).
ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION
During this outreach, only passport applications will be accepted. For visa, citizenship, civil status transcription, and other matters, please contact the Consular Section in Pretoria directly.
Please also note that the consul cannot bring passports awaiting collection.
Passport applications will be accepted during the following hours:
- Friday, 6th November from 9:30 through 15:00
- Saturday, 7th November from 9:30 through 11:00 (hours were adjusted to the actual number of registered applicants, on 4th Nov. 2026)
REGISTRATION FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH CONSUL
Registration for an appointment is mandatory. Unfortunately, applicants who have not registered will not be received.
To schedule an appointment, please send an email to the Consular Section of the Polish Embassy in Pretoria: konsulat.pretoria@msz.gov.pl ONLY between Monday, 26th October and Wednesday 4th November, 2026. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please, kindly type "Cape Town outreach - registration" in the subject line, and
include the following in the body of the message:
first name,
surname,
date of birth,
the PESEL number of each person for whom the passport application is being submitted.
After completing registration, you will receive an email with the date and time of your appointment with the consul. The individuals who cannot be accommodated this November will receive a reply informing them that the list is full and their appointment could not be scheduled.
SUBMITTING A PASSPORT APPLICATION
To submit a passport application, one needs to bring their:
- PESEL number
- previous Polish passport (unless applying for a first passport)
- another valid ID, e.g., a Polish ID card, South African passport, or other foreign passport or ID card
- 1 colour photo (no older than 6 months, against a light background, with the face occupying 75-80% of the photo)
- Polish marriage certificate (if a surname needs to be updated in the new passport)
- child's Polish birth certificate (applying for a passport for a child). Both parents must be present.
- a cash fee of:
R2,722 adults (applicants over 70 years of age - free of charge), children under 12 years of age – R875 children under 12 years of age,
R1,361 minors from 13 to 18 years old,
50% discount - only with proof of ongoing studies or Polish pension entitlement).