Find official contact details, opening hours and consular services for the Embassy of Poland in Berlin, Germany.
Contact Details
| Address | Unter den Linden 70-72, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 22 31 30 |
| Fax | +49 30 22 31 31 55 |
| berlin.amb.sekretariat@msz.gov.pl | |
| Website | www.gov.pl/deutschland |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Jan Tadeusz Tombiński, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +49 30 22 31 32 01 |
| Fax | +49 30 22 31 32 12 |
| berlin.konsul@msz.gov.pl |
Opening Hours Embassy
Below are the official opening hours of thr Embassy of Poland in Berlin. Visitors are advised to verify current opening times before planning their visit.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 – 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours may change on public holidays. Always verify before your visit.
Location of the Embassy
The map above shows exact the location of the embassy. Plan your route in advance and check local transport options.
About the Polish Embassy in Berlin
The Polish Embassy in Berlin represents the Republic of Poland in Germany and supports bilateral relations between Poland and Germany. Its work includes political dialogue, European affairs, economic relations, cultural cooperation and consular services.
Poland and Germany are neighbouring countries and close partners within the European Union and NATO. Their relationship is also shaped by the Polish-German Treaty on Good Neighbourship and Friendly Cooperation signed in 1991.
Bilateral cooperation covers security, trade, infrastructure, energy, European policy and extensive cross-border contacts. Poland, Germany and France also cooperate through the Weimar Triangle.
Visa Information
Polish citizens do not need a visa to travel to Germany. As citizens of the European Union, they have the right to enter Germany with a valid passport or national identity card and benefit from EU free-movement rules.
Polish citizens may also live, work and study in Germany under the applicable EU rules without obtaining a German visa or work permit in advance.
German citizens likewise do not need a visa to travel to Poland. They can enter Poland with a valid German passport or identity card and benefit from the same European free-movement framework.
Visa procedures at the Polish Embassy in Berlin are therefore primarily relevant to third-country nationals who require a Polish or Schengen visa. These applicants should check the current procedure and book any required appointment through Poland's official consular system.
Consular Services
The consular section of the Polish Embassy in Berlin provides a broad range of services for Polish citizens living in Germany and handles selected legal, civil-status and visa matters.
- Polish passport applications and temporary passports
- Passport services for children
- Reporting lost or damaged passports
- Polish citizenship procedures
- Birth, marriage and other civil-status matters
- Legal and notarial procedures
- Certification of signatures and copies
- Selected certificates and official documents
- Visa applications for travellers who require a Polish visa
- Emergency consular assistance for Polish citizens
Adult passport applications must generally be submitted in person. An application can be lodged at any Polish consular authority, although the completed passport is normally collected from the same mission where the application was submitted.
The Embassy in Berlin is responsible for residents of Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. Other parts of Germany are served by Poland's Consulates General.
Appointments
Personal consular visits at the Polish Embassy in Berlin generally require advance booking through the e-Konsulat system. This applies in particular to passport, citizenship and many legal or civil-status procedures.
Passport applicants must appear personally and book their appointment through e-Konsulat. The embassy releases new appointment slots for different categories according to its published schedule.
Some procedures follow different arrangements. For example, collection of completed documents can currently take place without booking a new appointment. Applicants should therefore check the procedure for their specific service before visiting.
Diplomatic Missions between Poland and Germany
Poland's principal diplomatic representation in Germany is the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Berlin. Its consular district covers Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia.
Poland also operates Consulates General in Hamburg, Cologne and Munich. These career consular missions serve defined groups of German federal states and provide a broad range of consular services.
Poland additionally maintains Honorary Consuls in Düsseldorf, Leipzig and Lübeck-Travemünde. Honorary consular offices provide a more limited range of services than the embassy or Consulates General.
Germany is represented in Poland by the German Embassy in Warsaw, Consulates General in Wrocław, Gdańsk and Kraków, and a German Consulate in Opole operating as a branch of the Consulate General in Wrocław.
Germany additionally maintains Honorary Consuls in Olsztyn, Bydgoszcz, Gliwice, Kielce, Lublin, Poznań and Rzeszów. These honorary representatives provide selected regional services under the supervision of the responsible German career mission.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Polish Embassy in Berlin
Do Polish citizens need a visa to travel to Germany?
No. Polish citizens do not need a visa for Germany. As EU citizens, they can also live, work and study in Germany under the applicable European free-movement rules.
Do German citizens need a visa for Poland?
No. German citizens can travel to Poland without a visa and may enter with a valid passport or German national identity card.
Do I need an appointment at the Polish Embassy in Berlin?
Most personal consular procedures require an advance appointment through the official e-Konsulat system. Some services, including collection of completed documents, currently do not require a separate appointment.
Does Poland have other consular representations in Germany?
Yes. In addition to the embassy in Berlin, Poland has Consulates General in Hamburg, Cologne and Munich, as well as Honorary Consuls in Düsseldorf, Leipzig and Lübeck-Travemünde.
Information provided on this page about the Embassy of Poland in Berlin is intended for general reference only. Contact details, appointment procedures, entry requirements and available services may change. Always confirm current information directly with the embassy or the responsible consular authority before your visit.