Tourist Visa from Kenya to Poland

• Poland is part of the Schengen agreement, so the basic requirements of a Schengen visa apply.
• Kenyans intending to visit Poland for the purpose of hiking, sight-seeing, visitation of historic sites and art museums will need this visa.
• An international passport that will still be valid for at least 3 months after your return from Poland is needed.
• Two 35 x 45 mm professionally photographed passport photographs should be provided. The photos should be identical and taken in light grey or white background.
• If you are employed, you are required to provide the following documents:

                           -  Employment contract.

                     - Current bank statement from the last 6 months.

                     - An approval from your employer.

                    -  Income Tax Return (ITR) form or Certificate of Income Tax

• Proof of accommodation while in Poland must be provided, for example, a confirmed hotel reservation. Twelve-bed hostel dorms can be found for as little as 25 PLN per night, while 4 - 6 bed dorms will cost closer to 45 PLN. Private rooms generally cost 100 - 150 PLN, although this price varies by city. 
• If you’re looking for a romantic getaway destination, Poland offers many options.
• Poland tends to get very cold in the winter and quite hot during the summer. Spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and quite a bit of rainfall, depending on your luck.
• The coldest months are January and February; if you don't like the cold then you should avoid visiting Poland during those months.
• Tourists are not allowed to discuss religion or politics with the locals.
• Poland is the center of vodka, even with that, it is illegal to drink in the streets. You can be fined heavily or deported.
• Make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before your trip. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, and your yearly flu shot.
  

• 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.