Poland in Iraq

Beware of fraudulent Polish visa offers

The  Embassy of the Republic of Poland and the Consulate General of the Republ of Poland in Erbil have become aware of several visa scams. Please be cautious of any person or websites offering any 'guaranteed' Polish visas.

It is important to remain vigilant and exercise caution to protect yourself from falling victim to fraudulent activities. This notice serves as a warning to raise awareness and provide guidance on potential scams that you should be mindful of.

Scammers may try to trick you into believing they are genuine by posing as staff from the embassy or consulate, by using websites or e-mail addresses which look like official ones. Illegal operators may often give incorrect advice, trick you to cover through them the visa processing fees, encourage you to certify untruth on your application and do not deliver the services promised.

Please note that the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Erbil does not collaborate with any commercial visa and employment agencies or is not responsible for paid offers of their assistance. These entities are unable to secure visa appointments or influence consular decisions. The only cost involved is the visa fee charged by the Consulate. If you come across any suspicious requests or encounters where someone claims to represent Polish Embassy, Consulate or Polish company and asks for money to arrange visa without a personal meeting or visa application, we strongly advise you to disregard such requests and report them to us immediately. Before providing personal information or making any payments, independently verify the legitimacy of the communication or offer.

There is only one official webpage of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Iraq/Consulate general of the Republic of Poland in Erbil: https://www.gov.pl/web/iraq and our official contact e-mail: erbil.consul@msz.gov.pl

Remember! 
Never give or send anyone your original identity documents.  If you apply for a Polish visa we ask to view your original documents in person or/ and ask for certified photocopies. 
Never provide your personal, credit card or banking details in an email or over the phone, scammers will use your details to commit identity fraud or steal your money.