The Embassy of Poland in the United States is located in Washington, D.C., and represents Poland in the United States, serving Polish citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 2640 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009, United States |
| Telephone | +1 202-499-1700 |
| Fax | +1 202-328-2152 |
| Website | gov.pl/web/usa-en/embassy-washington |
| Head of Mission | Bogdan Adam Klich, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Hours shown: consular visiting hours (appointments via e-Konsulat), according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Telephone service Monday and Thursday 12:00–15:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Location: The embassy is in Washington, D.C., about 3 km in a straight line from the White House; the nearest large airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), about 8.1 km away. The nearest Metro station is Columbia Heights (less than 1 km). (distances: OpenStreetMap, airports: FAA passenger boarding data CY 2025)
About the Embassy of Poland in the United States
According to the State Department’s Order of Precedence, the embassy is currently led by Bogdan Adam Klich as chargé d’affaires ad interim (rank: minister), since 21 November 2024. According to the Polish embassy (accessed 22 October 2026), Poland has 4 consulates general in the United States: Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York. In Poland, the United States is represented by the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw (pl.usembassy.gov), according to the Congressional Directory.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes, for most services, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for the United States?
Poland takes part in the US Visa Waiver Program: its citizens can visit the United States for business or tourism for up to 90 days without a visa, but they need an approved ESTA travel authorisation before travelling (Department of Homeland Security; 8 CFR 217.2).
Other embassies in Washington, D.C.
178 other countries are represented in Washington, D.C., among them: Portugal (embassy), Qatar (embassy), Romania (embassy), Russia (embassy), Rwanda (embassy), Saint Kitts and Nevis (embassy), Saint Lucia (embassy), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (embassy), Saudi Arabia (embassy), Senegal (embassy), Serbia (embassy), Sierra Leone (embassy), Singapore (embassy), Slovakia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Somalia (embassy), South Africa (embassy), South Sudan (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sri Lanka (embassy). The full list of all 179 missions is on the overview page for the United States.
Closing days
The eleven US federal holidays are New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January), Washington’s Birthday (third Monday in February), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Juneteenth (19 June), Independence Day (4 July), Labor Day (first Monday in September), Columbus Day (second Monday in October), Veterans Day (11 November), Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November) and Christmas Day. A holiday that falls on a Saturday is observed on the Friday before, one that falls on a Sunday on the Monday after – in 2027, for example, on 18 June, 5 July and 24 December. The embassy may also close on public holidays of Poland.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Polish citizens should call the embassy on +1 202-499-1700. In the United States, dial 911 for an ambulance, the fire service or the police (GOV.UK travel advice). US citizens who need consular help in Poland can contact the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw.
Diplomatic missions of Poland in the United States
Poland in the United States
Measured in a straight line from Washington, D.C., the nearest other Polish office is the Consulate General (New York) in New York (about 330 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Washington, D.C..
- Washington, D.C. – Embassy of Poland in the United States (this page)
- Chicago (960 km) – Consulate General (Illinois)
- Houston (1,960 km) – Consulate General (Texas)
- Los Angeles – Consulate General (California)
- New York (330 km) – Consulate General (New York)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Poland in the United States
Does Poland have consulates in the United States?
Yes. The Congressional Directory lists consular offices in 4 US cities, including Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and New York.
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Details checked on 22 October 2026. Sources: official website of the embassy (checked October 2026), Congressional Directory, 119th Congress – Diplomatic Offices (20 February 2026), U.S. Department of State – Diplomatic Corps Order of Precedence (as of 5 October 2026), U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Visa Waiver Program, U.S. Office of Personnel Management – Federal Holidays, GOV.UK foreign travel advice: USA (getting help), gov.pl/web/usa-en/embassy-washington.
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