Business Visa from Kenya to Poland

•  The business visa to Poland allows Kenyans to travel for the purpose of setting up business, or having a business meeting. 

• To apply for a business visa to Poland, the applicant must submit a business invitation from Polish partners to prove the business purpose of the trip. The business invitation should mention establishing contacts with partners (business meetings, negotiations, signing contracts, purchasing goods and services), opening a business, developing business ties or relations with companies or partners.
• When setting up a business in Poland, you must do the following:

            - You must prepare Articles of Association for business registration. These documents must include information like business name, business activities and minimum share capital (PLN 5,000 for an LLC).

            -  The most important step in the registration process is entry into the National Court Register. After registering at the Polish court, REGON (Statistical) and NIP (tax identification) numbers will be issued to you.

            -  As a new business, you must register to the Social Insurance Institution in order to make social insurance payments.

            - You must open an in-country account.

            - You are required to file an application to register as a VAT payer.

• If you have previously been in business with the company you are meeting up with, proof of this is required.
• According to Polish business etiquette, gifts are given at the beginning of a relationship, especially when contracts are made for the first time. You should give a gift as a good-nature offer.
• Here are some few tips while attending a business meeting in Poland:

              - Learn some basic Polish phrases for smoother communication.

              - Avoid talks about politics and religion in general, except they are brought up first.

              -   Avoid speaking with your hands in your pockets - it is considered rude in Poland.

              -   Also don’t sit with one ankle resting on the other knee.

• Original copy of memorandum and an article of association of the Polish company should be submitted.
• Trade license of the company should also be provided.
• Proof of clean criminal record should be presented.
• Kenyans are expected to exit the country at the expiry of their visa.

• Kenyan passport which will be valid 6 months after exiting from the country. 
• Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background. The photograph must be at least 3 months old from the time of application.
• Original bank statement for the last three months prior to the date of application for the visa.
• Valid travel insurance which has a coverage of €30,000 for medical insurance.
• Proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
• Return flight ticket must be provided.
• Copy of travel itinerary showing dates, time, entry and exit to the country.
• A cover letter which explains the purpose of your visit to Poland.
• Proof of civil status, for example; your birth or marriage certificate.