Making translations
Where to apply?
You can apply at a selected Polish consular office which provides translations from the language of the document.
Do I have to apply in person?
You can submit the documents personally or send them by post.
How to book an appointment?
You can book your appointment via the e-konsulat system / by phone / by e-mail - see the section "Embassy & Consulates" for contact information and opening hours.
What documents do I need to submit?
The document you want the consul to translate.
The consul translates documents from Polish into English / French and from English / French into Polish.
How much does it cost?
The fee is listed in Consular fees section.
The fee for preparing and certifying translations should be calculated per each commenced page of the translation. For standardized documents of repetitive content (ex. birth certificate, marriage certificate, death certificate) there is one fee for the entire document.
The fees must be paid at the office counter when submitting the application. Accepted forms of payment: cash, money order, certified bank check (credit cards, debit cards, or personal checks are not accepted). Consulate General in Toronto accepts debit and credit cards except American Express.
What is the waiting time?
The consul translates the document without undue delay, but not later than 30 days from the filing date.
How to collect the documents?
Personally. You can also ask to have the documents delivered by post if you pay the postage.
How to appeal?
If the translation is refused, the consul will issue a decision. You can appeal against the decision to the Minister of Foreign Affairs within 7 days. You can lodge the appeal through the consul who had issued the decision.
Legal basis
Ustawa z dnia 25 czerwca 2015 r. Prawo konsularne