Government advisories for Poland
US State Department
US L1 · Normal precautionsExercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precaution in Poland. Poland is generally a safe destination for travelers . Review our Travel Guidance for Poland to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Official notice Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (travel.state.gov) · updated Jun 5, 2025
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
UK · no warningsNo FCDO travel warnings
Latest change: Updated information following the terrorist attack in Kraków, including advice for those affected (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Official notice Source: gov.uk · updated Nov 11, 2026
Government of Canada
CA 1 · Normal precautionsTake normal security precautions
Latest change: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)
Official notice Source: travel.gc.ca · updated Sep 9, 2026
Local scams and street crime
- Protecting yourself and your belongings: Be alert to street crime and petty theft. Criminals view foreigners as easy targets. Keep valuables and cash out of sight, especially: in crowded areas in tourist spots at main rail stations and on all train services and overnight sleeper trains To reduce your personal risk: avoid walking in isolated areas alone…
- Drink spiking and alcohol: Victims of spiked drinks have been robbed in bars and clubs. Be careful about taking drinks from strangers or leaving your drink unattended. Check your bill carefully when buying drinks in bars and nightclubs. Alcohol can reduce your vigilance, making you less in control. Visitors have been overcharged when paying for…
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 11, 2026
LGBT+ and women travellers: what the UK FCDO says
- LGBT+ travellers: Same-sex sexual activity is legal, but Polish law does not recognise same-sex marriages and civil partnerships. Small towns and rural areas can be less tolerant towards LGBT+ travellers. There are LGBT+friendly restaurants, clubs and bars in many towns and cities including Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Poznan, Gdansk and Sopot.
Official notice Source: UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licence v3.0) · updated Nov 11, 2026
Women, children and family: what governments say
- Women's safety (Government of Canada): Women travelling alone in some rural areas may be subject to some forms of harassment and verbal abuse.
Official notice Source: Government of Canada and UK FCDO travel advice (Open Government Licences)
Pregnancy and children: CDC health notes for Poland
- Hepatitis A (children): Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A.
- Measles (children): All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according to CDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel .
CDC health page for Poland · CDC: pregnant travelers · CDC: traveling with children
Official notice Source: CDC Travelers' Health (US government, public domain). General information, not medical advice: see a doctor or travel clinic before you go.
German Foreign Office
DE · no travel warningNo travel warning
Official notice Source: Auswärtiges Amt · updated Nov 9, 2026
Read the official travel and safety advice
Dutch Foreign Ministry
NL · greenGreen: no special safety risks
De kleurcode van het reisadvies voor Polen is groen. U kunt erheen reizen. Lees welke veiligheidsrisico's er zijn.
Official notice Source: Ministerie van Buitenlandse Zaken, Nederland Wereldwijd (open data, CC0) · updated Nov 11, 2026
New Zealand SafeTravel
NZ · level 1Exercise normal safety and security precautions
Official notice Source: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, SafeTravel (CC BY 4.0) · updated 25 July 2025
Each government uses its own scale. Read the full advisory before you book or travel; regional differences inside a country can matter more than the headline level.
Entry requirements for Poland
🇬🇧 British passport holders
- Visa: You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Poland, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- Passport: Poland follows Schengen area rules . Your passport must have:
Read the full UK entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Poland set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact Polish Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
Poland follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must have:
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have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago, making it invalid for entry to the Schengen area
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an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area (the expiry date does not need to be within 10 years of the date of issue)
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
British-Polish dual nationals
If you are a British-Polish dual national, you must enter and exit Poland using a Polish passport or Polish national identity card. There are regular cases of Polish border guards allowing dual nationals to enter on their British passport, but refusing exit on the British passport.
Children born to Polish or British-Polish dual national parents in the UK are automatically granted Polish citizenship, regardless of the child’s place of birth. The requirement to exit Poland using Polish documentation will apply.
Find out how to apply for a Polish passport before travelling to Poland (in Polish). Check with the Polish Embassy in the UK if in doubt about your circumstances.
Visa requirements
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Poland, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel:
- as a tourist
- to visit family or friends
- to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events
- for short-term studies or training
The requirements for working in Poland are different.
If you’re travelling to other Schengen countries as well, make sure your whole visit is within the 90-day limit. Visits to Schengen countries in the 180 days before you travel count towards your 90 days. If you overstay the 90-day visa-free limit, you may be banned from entering Schengen countries for up to 3 years.
At Polish border control, you may also need to:
- show a return or onward ticket
- prove that you have enough money for your stay
Staying longer than 90 days in a 180-day period
To stay longer, you must meet the Polish government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa or work permit you need with the Polish Embassy in the UK.
If you are in Poland with a residence permit or long-stay visa, this does not count towards your 90-day visa-free limit.
Read about entry processes if you live in Poland and read the Polish Border Guards guidance.
New Schengen entry requirements
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area.
This means that when you travel into the Schengen area for short stays, you may need to register your biometric details, such as fingerprints and a photo. There is no cost for EES registration.
On your first visit into a Schengen country, you may be asked to register your details at a special booth before proceeding to the immigration desk. Follow directions from your travel operator or the staff at your port of entry. You may also need to provide either your fingerprint or photo when you leave the Schengen area. Children aged 11 or younger will not have their fingerprints scanned but can be required to have their photo taken.
You do not need to take any action before you arrive at the border on entry to the Schengen area, but EES may take each passenger extra time to complete so be prepared to wait longer than usual at the border and to allow more time for immigration controls when you depart the Schengen area. If you are departing the Schengen area by plane, allow extra time to reach your departure gate as EES checks may take place before boarding.
EES is replacing the previous system of manually stamping passports when visitors arrive in the Schengen area for short stays. You may be asked to input biometric details every time you enter or exit.
If you enter the Schengen area through the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel at Folkestone or Eurostar at St Pancras International, any information will be taken at the border before you leave the UK.
Your digital EES record is valid for 3 years.
Read more information on the EU Entry/Exit System and to understand which countries are in the Schengen area.
If you are long-term resident in a Schengen country, you are exempt from EES in all Schengen countries. The full list of EES exemptions is on the EU’s official Travel Europe website.
If you believe you have been incorrectly entered into EES or your record of time spent in the Schengen area is incorrect, approach border officials when you next cross the Schengen border and request a correction. If you are exempt, carry documentation confirming your status. If you believe your time spent in the Schengen area has been recorded incorrectly, raise this with border officials and be prepared to provide supporting evidence if requested.
Land border crossings
Entering Poland from Ukraine
The main border crossing points to enter Poland from Ukraine are listed on the Ukrainian government website. Prepare for potential long delays at border crossings.
Access to within 15m of the Poland-Ukraine border is restricted. Observe this restriction at all times unless you’re at a designated border crossing point. Follow the instructions of Polish authorities if you are in this area.
If you have arrived in Poland from Ukraine and are in need of assistance, call +48 22 311 0000 or +44 1908 516 666 and select the option for ‘consular services for British nationals’. You can also send an enquiry using the web contact form.
Entering Poland from Belarus
FCDO advises against all travel to Belarus. Poland temporarily closed the Poland-Belarus border including rail crossings from 12 to 24 September 2025. The border is open but certain border checkpoints are closed. Border checkpoints may close or have additional restrictions imposed at short notice and other disruption is possible.
Access to parts of the Polish border with Belarus is restricted. The regulations, which came into force on 13 June 2024 was extended on 6 September 2025 for another 90 days, prohibits access to the border in specific areas controlled by the Polish Border Guard posts at Narewka, Białowieża, Dubicze Cerkiewne and Czeremcha. In some areas, access is restricted to within 200m of the border and in others to within 2km. See precise details of the restricted areas (in Polish).
You should check the Polish Border Guards guidance (in Polish), observe these regulations at all times and follow the instructions of the Polish authorities if you are in these areas.
Other Polish borders
From 7 July 2025, Polish border guards will implement controls at the German and Lithuanian borders for entry into Poland. Border checkpoints may close or impose restrictions at short notice and other disruption is possible. Check the Polish Border Guards guidance (in Polish) and follow the instructions of the Polish authorities if you are in these areas.
Border controls at Germany’s land borders
There are temporary border controls in place to travel into Germany. Check the entry requirements for Germany.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into and out of Poland. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Taking food and drink into Poland
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries. There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.
Taking money into Poland
Declare cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 euros or more. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with you. If you do not, your money could be seized when you leave.
Official notice Source: UK Foreign Office · updated Nov 11, 2026
🇨🇦 Canadian passport holders
- Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days*
Read the full Canadian entry requirements
Some countries have imposed measures in response to the Ebola disease outbreak. These can include restrictions on entry and health screening measures for travellers having recently visited an affected country. If you are suspected of having symptoms, you may be subject to isolation, quarantine and/or travel restrictions. Contact the authorities of the country you are travelling to for more details.
The authorities of a country or territory decide who can enter or exit through its borders. The Government of Canada cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet your destination’s entry or exit requirements.
We have obtained the information on this page from local authorities. It can, however, change at any time.
Verify this information with the Foreign Representatives in Canada.
European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS)
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system. You will be required to apply online and pay for an ETIAS before you travel to any one of 30 European countries. Applications are not yet open. Apply only through the official EU website once the system is launched.
Dual citizens of Canada and participating countries
If you're a Canadian citizen but also a citizen of any of the participating countries, you will not be eligible to apply for an ETIAS. You must travel on your European passport. If you do not have a passport, or if you have an expired passport from the participating country of which you are also a citizen, you must apply for one or renew it before you travel.
If you are unsure whether you are a citizen of any of the participating countries, you must verify your status with the country's embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel, or you risk being denied entry to your destination.
If you are a Canadian with dual citizenship, you need to carry a valid Canadian passport to return to Canada by air.
Be cautious of fraudulent websites claiming to sell ETIAS authorizations.
Useful links
- Travelling to Europe
- Foreign representatives accredited to Canada
- Official ETIAS website – European Union
- Dual citizenship and ETIAS – European Union
Schengen area
Poland is a Schengen area country. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to countries within the Schengen area. However, visa-free travel only applies to stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country.
Member states may temporarily reintroduce controls at internal border crossings within the Schengen area. You may be required to pass through immigration controls when entering Poland, even if arriving from another Schengen area country. Verify if border controls are in effect before you travel to Poland.
If you plan to stay in the Schengen area for a longer period of time, you will need a visa. You must contact the high commission or embassy of the countries you are travelling to and obtain the appropriate visa(s) before your departure.
When you enter the Schengen area, the Entry/Exit System (EES) collects information about your trip as well as your facial image and fingerprints. You don’t need to take any action before you travel.
Useful links
- Schengen area
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Travelling to Europe
- Entry/Exit System (EES) – European Union
- Temporary Reintroduction of Border Control – European Commission
Passport
Entry requirements vary depending on the type of passport you're travelling with.
Before you travel, check with your transportation company about passport requirements. Its rules on passport validity may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.
Regular Canadian passport
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave the Schengen area.
Passport for official travel
Different entry rules may apply.
Passport with “X” gender identifier
While the Government of Canada issues passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
You should also be aware that current systems used by some countries and travel companies may not recognize the “X” gender identifier. You may still be asked to provide your sex/gender information as either male or female when travelling.
Other travel documents
Different entry rules may apply when travelling with a temporary passport or an emergency travel document. Before you leave, verify this information with the closest foreign representative for your destination.
Useful links
- Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
- Foreign Representatives in Canada
- Canadian passports and other travel documents
Visas
Tourist visa: not required for stays up to 90 days*
Business visa: not required for stays up to 90 days*
Work visa: required
Student visa: required
* The 90-day period begins upon initial entry into any country of the Schengen area. Stays are cumulative and include visits to any Schengen area country within any 180-day period.
To stay longer than 90 days, Canadians must apply either for a Polish visa in Canada before arriving in Poland or for a temporary residence permit while in Poland and must have a valid reason for extending their stay, such as education or employment.
Useful links
- Extending your stay in Poland – Office for Foreigners
- Guide to temporary entry into Poland under CETA
Land border crossings and prohibited border areas
Polish authorities have shut down certain border crossings with Belarus and Russia (Kaliningrad) due to security concerns. If you intend to travel to Poland from Belarus or Russia, you must apply for a humanitarian reasons permit.
If you plan to cross from Poland into Belarus or Russia, only the following border crossings remain open to cars and buses:
- Belarus:
- Brest/Terespol
- Russia:
- Grzechotki/Mamonovo
- Bezledy/Bagrationovsk
Access to border areas with Russia (Kaliningrad), Ukraine and Belarus is prohibited within a range of 15 m to 2 km, depending on the location. Follow these limitations at all times, except at designated border crossings. The prohibited areas are marked with signs in Polish.
For more information, contact the Polish Border Guard:
- Phone: +48 22 500 4068, +48 22 500 4568, or + 48 22 500 43 76
- Email: [email protected]
Useful links
- Entry to Poland through external borders – Polish Border Guard
- Border crossing information – Polish national Customs Administration
Vehicles with Russian license plates
Since September 2023, Poland has enforced an entry ban on vehicles registered in Russia with nine or fewer seats. This restriction is currently in place at the border and reflects existing European Union sanctions against the Russian Federation.
Vehicles registered in Russia carrying Russian license plates will be refused entry into Poland regardless of the driver’s nationality.
Ban on the import of passenger cars registered in Russia – Polish Border Guards (in Polish)
Dual citizenship
Canadians who also hold Polish citizenship must enter and exit Poland using their Polish passport.
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them a return ticket or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Mandatory registration
Foreigners must register their stay in Poland within 48 hours of arrival if the stay is to exceed 14 days. Registration will normally be arranged by your hotel. If you are not staying in a hotel, your host, landlord or holder of the property deed of the residence must register your stay. You should confirm with your host that they have registered you when you arrive at your accommodations.
Children and travel
Learn about travelling with children.
Yellow fever
Learn about potential entry requirements related to yellow fever (vaccines section).
Official notice Source: Government of Canada · updated Sep 9, 2026
Other passports
Rules depend on your nationality, so we do not guess. Before you book:
- Read your own government's travel advice first (US travellers: State Department page for Poland).
- Not sure what your passport needs? Check the visa rules for your nationality (eVisas visa checker) or compare with VisaHQ. These are affiliate links: if you use their application service we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Official government sites are usually cheaper and are linked above where we have them.
- Check your passport: many countries want it valid for 6 months after arrival and with blank pages.
- Check for an e-visa, travel authorisation or digital arrival card, and any vaccine rules (yellow fever is the common one).
- Ask your airline: they can refuse boarding if your documents do not match the rules.
New entry systems that affect Poland
EU Entry/Exit System (EES)
Reported to be in operation at the external borders of the Schengen area since April 2026, registering fingerprints and a photo instead of stamping passports. Allow extra time at first entry, especially in summer.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
EU ETIAS travel authorisation
Not yet required, and no start date is confirmed. Do not pay any website for an 'ETIAS' today; when it starts, apply only through the official EU site.
Reported: confirm on the official site Official page
Source: European Union · checked 2026-09-25
Entry rules are set by each government and change without notice. This summary is for planning only and is not legal or immigration advice. Confirm on the official government website and with your airline before you book or travel. Voyaggora is not a government agency and does not process visas.
Weather forecast, next days
Warsaw
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | Partly cloudy | 3° / 5° | 0.9 mm | 22 km/h |
| Sat 14 Nov | Clear | 2° / 6° | dry | 23 km/h |
| Sun 15 Nov | Clear | -1° / 6° | dry | 17 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | Cloudy | 0° / 9° | dry | 16 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | Light rain | 1° / 6° | dry | 18 km/h |
Kraków
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Rain | Peak wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 13 Nov | Partly cloudy | 2° / 7° | 6.8 mm | 24 km/h |
| Sat 14 Nov | Partly cloudy | 0° / 7° | dry | 20 km/h |
| Sun 15 Nov | Clear | -2° / 6° | dry | 8 km/h |
| Mon 16 Nov | Cloudy | 1° / 8° | dry | 9 km/h |
| Tue 17 Nov | Mostly clear | 1° / 6° | dry | 23 km/h |
Live feed Forecast data: MET Norway (Locationforecast, CC BY 4.0), city local time. Forecasts change; for severe weather follow the official warnings above · updated
Essentials for travelers
Emergency 112 Police 997 Ambulance 999 Fire 998
- Plugs: type C, E
- Power: 230 V, 50 Hz
- Traffic drives on the right
- Tap water: generally safe
- Calling code: +48
Compiled by Voyaggora from IEC World Plugs, government and consular sources. Confidence: high. Check with your embassy or hotel before you rely on it in an emergency.
Local language
Polska Polish
Essential phrases in Polish
| Hello | Cześć / Dzień dobry | |
|---|---|---|
| Thank you | Dziękuję | |
| Help! | Pomocy! | |
| Where is the hospital? | Gdzie jest szpital? | |
| I need the police | Potrzebuję policji | |
| I need a doctor | Potrzebuję lekarza | |
| How much is it? | Ile to kosztuje? | |
| Where is the toilet? | Gdzie jest toaleta? |
Country names come from the Unicode CLDR. Phrases are short standard translations; show them on your phone to ask for help.
Health and safety numbers for Poland
| Measure | Value | Year | What it means | World median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safely managed drinking water % of people | 88.7 | 2024 | Share of people whose drinking water is on their premises, available when needed and free from contamination. Origin: WHO/UNICEF Joint Monitoring Programme. World Bank data page | 80.6 (151 countries) |
| Doctors per 1,000 people | 4.03 | 2023 | Generalist and specialist doctors for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO Global Health Workforce Statistics, OECD, country data. World Bank data page | 1.62 (208 countries) |
| Hospital beds per 1,000 people | 6.04 | 2022 | Inpatient beds in public, private and specialist hospitals for every 1,000 people. Origin: WHO, country data. World Bank data page | 2.39 (201 countries) |
| Measles vaccination % of children aged 12-23 months | 92 | 2024 | Share of young children who have had a measles vaccine dose. Origin: WHO/UNICEF. World Bank data page | 90 (193 countries) |
| Road traffic deaths per 100,000 people | 9.4 | 2019 | Estimated deaths from road traffic injuries for every 100,000 people. The newest year WHO published is 2019. Origin: WHO. World Bank data page | 14.9 (190 countries) |
| Intentional homicides per 100,000 people | 0.80 | 2023 | Unlawful deaths inflicted on a person with the intent to cause death or serious injury, for every 100,000 people. Origin: UNODC. World Bank data page | 2.61 (196 countries) |
These are yearly statistics, not live data. They are estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, and they describe the whole country, not a city or resort. Countries measure and report these figures in different ways, and the year of the newest figure differs from row to row.
Official notice Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0). Underlying estimates by WHO, UNICEF, IHME and UNODC, republished by the World Bank, database updated 2026-11-11. World median worked out by Voyaggora from the same World Bank data (median of countries with data, each country's latest year). · checked
Local laws to know before you go (Government of Canada advice)
Written by the Government of Canada for Canadian travellers. Laws change; the full, current text is on the Government of Canada page.
Drugs
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences.
It is illegal to consume alcohol in public places. If you are found intoxicated in a public area, you may be detained and could be taken to a sobering-up centre, where you may need to spend the night. You will be responsible for paying the cost of the stay.
Drugs, alcohol and travel
Photography
Photography of military installations and some public buildings and monuments may result in a penalty. These installations generally have adequate signage. If in doubt, you should seek permission from local authorities before taking photographs.
Identification
Local authorities may request to see your ID at any time.
- Carry valid identification or a photocopy of it at all times
- Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place in case it’s lost or seized
- Keep a digital copy of your ID and travel documents
Official notice Source: Government of Canada, Travel Advice and Advisories for Poland. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence - Canada. The text is the Government of Canada's own words, shown unchanged (long entries end at a full stop); Voyaggora adds nothing and interprets nothing (advice last updated October 14, 2026 09:05 EDT; data file generated 2026-10-14). · checked
Taiwan travel warning
- Level 1 (grey) 第一級：灰色提醒 - 波蘭 - Poland
Chinese label 灰色提醒 (literally: grey, reminder) · text is in Chinese: open the original · published
Live feed Source: Bureau of Consular Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan (BOCA) (dataset data.gov.tw/dataset/116026, Government Open Data License v1.0). The Chinese title is shown unchanged; the English wording of the level is a literal translation by Voyaggora. This is Taiwan's own government warning and does not mean BOCA endorses Voyaggora. · checked
Respiratory viruses in Poland this week (ECDC)
The latest weekly figures the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) publishes for Poland. Each row shows its own reporting week, because countries report on different schedules.
Visits to primary care
| Measure | Latest week | Rate | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza-like illness (ILI) consultations in primary care | 2026-W44 | 296 per 100,000 population | W40 325.7 · W41 294.8 · W42 266 · W43 287.1 | About the same as previous week (287.1) |
Tests in primary-care sentinel surveillance
| Virus | Latest week | Share of tests positive | Previous weeks | Compared with previous week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Influenza | 2026-W44 | 0% positive of 18 tests* | W40 0% · W41 7.1% · W42 0% · W43 0% | About the same as previous week (0%) |
| SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19 virus) | 2026-W44 | 11.1% positive of 18 tests* | W40 0% · W41 0% · W42 0% · W43 6.2% | Higher than previous week (6.2%) |
| RSV | 2026-W44 | 0% positive of 18 tests* | W40 0% · W41 0% · W42 0% · W43 0% | About the same as previous week (0%) |
Rates count visits to primary care for the named illness per 100,000 population, as reported to ECDC. Sentinel surveillance tests samples from a selected group of primary-care practices; the percentage is the share of those tests that were positive.
* Based on fewer than 30 tests, so the percentage can change a lot from one week to the next.
"About the same" means within 5% (rates) or within 1 percentage point (positive tests). Case definitions, testing and reporting differ between countries, and ECDC may revise past weeks.
Live feed Source: ERVISS, European Respiratory Virus Surveillance Summary (ECDC) · checked <time datetime="2026-11-13T02:39:01Z" data-rel>Nov 13, 02:39 UTC</time>
Dataset provided by ECDC based on data provided by public health authorities, scientific institutes or health care providers in the relevant reporting countries and/or by WHO. Figures selected, reformatted and compared by Voyaggora.
Emergency numbers in Poland
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| Police | 997 |
| Ambulance (emergency medical services) | 999 |
| Fire (fire department) | 998 |
| Emergency (no service named in Wikidata) | 112 |
Also listed in Wikidata: 986 (municipal police).
From Wikidata (CC0). Wikidata is edited by volunteers and lists a role only where an editor has recorded one; check locally, for example with your embassy or hotel, before you rely on a number.
Live feed Source: Wikidata, Wikidata property P2852 “emergency phone number” · Wikidata data is CC0 (public domain) · checked
Is Poland on the UK visa national list?
Poland is not on the list of nationalities that need a visa for a visit (check the rules for your purpose).
List: Immigration Rules Appendix Visitor: Visa national list, paragraph VN 1.1(a), 115 countries and territorial entities. Latest change recorded by GOV.UK: Mar 5, 2026. This is only the visa national list; the Rules contain other conditions, so read the full page on GOV.UK.
Official notice Source: GOV.UK, UK Home Office · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 · checked
Is Poland on the US Visa Waiver Program list (ESTA)?
Poland is on the list of countries DHS shows as currently designated for the US Visa Waiver Program (program travel began Nov. 11, 2019).
DHS page “Last Updated”: Oct 28, 2026. The page lists countries; whether a particular traveller qualifies is set by DHS, see the page.
Official notice Source: Visa Waiver Program, US Department of Homeland Security · US government work, not subject to copyright (17 U.S.C. § 105) · checked
Canada visitor visa processing time for applications made from Poland
IRCC’s processing-time tool answers the question “Where are you applying from?”. For visitor-visa applications made from Poland, it shows:
- 23 days: Visitor visa (from outside Canada)
IRCC’s own figures, as of November 4, 2026. IRCC says: “Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.” The time depends on where the application is made, not on citizenship, and whether a visa or an eTA is needed depends on the traveller; check IRCC. Tool and details: IRCC check processing times.
Live feed Source: Check processing times, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · checked
Using your phone in Poland: EU Roam Like At Home
The European Commission says: “‘Roam Like At Home’ (RLAH) is automatically activated whenever you travel and use your phone abroad in any of the 27 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Ukraine and Moldova.”
Page last updated: 6 November 2026. Quoted word for word from the Commission’s roaming page; operators set their own terms, so check with your mobile operator. More: Roaming, European Commission.
Official notice Source: Roaming, European Commission (DG CONNECT) · licensed CC BY 4.0 · text quoted unchanged · checked
More governments' travel advice for Poland
Australia: Smartraveller (DFAT)
AU · Exercise normal safety precautions
“Exercise normal safety precautions in Poland.”
Smartraveller page last changed Oct 18, 2026 · level and wording as published (text shortened to its opening sentences where long)
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Belgium: FPS Foreign Affairs
Belgium publishes its advice as text. The opening text of its ‘Laatste update’ page (in Dutch):
“Zolang de gebruikelijke voorzorgsmaatregelen nageleefd worden, kan er in Polen doorgaans veilig gereisd worden.”
Laatst bijgewerkt op (last updated) Nov 9, 2026 · text quoted unchanged, long text shortened to its opening sentences
Read the official Belgian advice (Dutch) · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.belgium.be, FPS Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Belgium. Information free of rights (Creative Commons-0), legal notice. Source and date shown as the ministry recommends. Checked .
France: Conseils aux voyageurs (France Diplomatie)
France’s colour-coded security map is published as an image on the official page, and the page text gives no single level for this country, so none is shown here.
Alerts France lists for this country (titles as published, in French):
- Manifestations à l'occasion de la fête nationale polonaise · en ligne le Nov 10, 2026
- Pologne –Vigilance renforcée aux frontières avec la Biélorussie et l’Ukraine · en ligne le Sep 16, 2026
Sécurité: mise à jour le Sep 15, 2026; alerts page: mise à jour le Nov 10, 2026 · text quoted unchanged
Read the official French advice (French) · Alerts page · Translate to English
Live feed Source: diplomatie.gouv.fr, Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères (France Diplomatie), Conseils aux voyageurs. Licence Ouverte / Open Licence version 2.0 (avril 2017), mentions légales; the source and the date of last update are shown as the licence requires. Excerpts are reproduced unchanged and may not show the whole advice: read the full official page. Not an endorsement of Voyaggora by the French government. Checked .
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Official weather warnings
- IMGW Yellow Wind Warning issued for Poland - Eastern coastal zone ·
Official alert - IMGW Orange Wind Warning issued for Poland - Central coastal zone ·
Official alert - IMGW Orange Wind Warning issued for Poland - Western coastal zone ·
Official alert - National weather service Hydrological warning (level 1): Gwałtowne wzrosty stanów wody ·
W związku z prognozowanymi intensywnymi opadami deszczu, lokalnie spodziewane są gwałtowne wzrosty poziomu wody do strefy stanów wysokich. W miejscach wystąpienia szczególnie intensywnych opadów, punktowo istnieje możliwość przekroczenia st Official alert - National weather service Hydrological warning (level 1): Gwałtowne wzrosty stanów wody ·
W związku z prognozowanymi opadami deszczu, na stacji hydrologicznej Gorlice, spodziewany jest gwałtowny wzrost poziomu wody, z możliwym przekroczeniem stanu ostrzegawczego. (IMGW-PIB, in Polish) Official alert - National weather service Yellow (level 1): Intensywne opady deszczu ·
Prognozowane są opady deszczu o natężeniu umiarkowanym, okresami silnym. Prognozowana wysokość opadów od 30 mm do 45 mm. Na obszarach położonych powyżej 500 m n.p.m. rano opady deszczu zaczną przechodzić w opady śniegu. (IMGW-PIB, in Polish Official alert - National weather service Yellow (level 1): Opady śniegu ·
Na obszarach położonych powyżej 500 m n.p.m. prognozowane są opady śniegu, powodujące przyrost pokrywy śnieżnej o 5 cm do 10 cm. (IMGW-PIB, in Polish) Official alert - National weather service Yellow (level 1): Opady śniegu ·
Na obszarach położonych powyżej 500 m n.p.m. prognozowane są opady śniegu, powodujące przyrost pokrywy śnieżnej o około 5 cm. (IMGW-PIB, in Polish) Official alert - IMGW Yellow Snow-ice Warning issued for Poland - Podkarpackie Province Jasielski County ·
Official alert - National weather service Yellow (level 1): Silny wiatr ·
Prognozuje się wystąpienie silnego wiatru o średniej prędkości do 55 km/h, w porywach do 80 km/h, z kierunków zachodnich. (IMGW-PIB, in Polish) Official alert
Live feed Source: national weather service via WMO Alert Hub · checked · shown in the service's own words
U.S. Embassy alerts
- Embassy alert
Medicare Changes Effective November 9, 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Security Alert: U.S. Consulate General Krakow: November 9, 2026 Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Security Alert Update – Shooting in Krakow Main Market Square Read on the embassy site - Embassy alert
Security Alert – Shooting in Krakow Main Market Square Read on the embassy site
Live feed Source: U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy and Consulate websites (public alerts for U.S. citizens; US government works) · checked
Embassy alerts
- Protest
ポーランド独立記念日の行進や集会に関する注意喚起 （１１月１１日） Original · Translate to English - Shooting
クラクフ市における銃撃事件の発生 Original · Translate to English - Protest
憲法法廷前での抗議活動に関する注意喚起 Original · Translate to English
Live feed Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Overseas Safety Homepage (open data; alerts from Japanese embassies, shown in Japanese as published) · checked
More live hazards and notices
Getting around
- Planets tonight Above the horizon after dark (about 17:16 local): Saturn. Calculated from astronomy (astral, Astronomy Engine) and the IANA time zone database.
- Kraków Park & Ride Kraków Park & Ride car parks have 1198 free spaces in total across 7 sites; most free: Górka Narodowa 431, Czerwone Maki 183, Kurdwanów 155. The city says the figures are real time to within about a minute. · Source: ztp.krakow.pl; open data of Zarząd Transportu Publicznego w Krakowie (no licence text published); checked 04:09 UTC
- Kraków trams and buses live Right now 82 trams and 347 buses on the Kraków network are sending a live GPS position. · Source: ztp.krakow.pl; open data of Zarząd Transportu Publicznego w Krakowie (no licence text published); checked 04:09 UTC
- Bike-share availability:
- Warsaw (VETURILO 3.0): 3,554 bikes, 600 free docks across 348 stations
- Wroclaw (WRM nextbike Poland): 2,739 bikes, 627 free docks across 273 stations
Weather, sea and nature
- UV index forecast, Warsaw: peak 1.0 (low) around 10:00 UTC (Fri) in the next 24 hours, if the sky is clear. Cloud lowers it; protect your skin from 3 upward. Source: MET Norway (NLOD 2.0 and CC BY 4.0), forecast of 2026-11-13 01:19 UTC. Checked .
- Krakow air quality Kraków air quality (Polish index, 0 very good to 5 very bad): Aleja Krasińskiego: very good (Bardzo dobry). Across the 9 city stations reporting: 4 very good, 5 good. Index calculated 04:10 local time. · Source: Polish GOV Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection – EKOINFONET (GIOŚ); CC BY 4.0; Źródło danych: GIOŚ - EKOINFONET; checked 03:19 UTC
- Air quality GIOŚ's index at Aleja Niepodległości is 1, category Dobry. The PM2.5 part of the index is Dobry. The hour used is 2026-11-13 04:00:00 local time. GIOŚ says the figures are not verified as they are published. · Source: Polish GOV Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection – EKOINFONET (GIOŚ) (CC BY 4.0); checked 04:18 UTC.
- Warsaw air quality: worst station reads "Good" (5 of 5 monitored stations checked). Source: Polish GOV Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection – EKOINFONET (CC BY 4.0). Checked .
- Poland-Ukraine road border crossing wait times:
- Dorohusk: trucks >7,5T DMC | 22:00 · buses 1:00 updated 05:07
- Zosin: trucks ≤7,5T DMC | 5:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 05:01
- Dolhobyczow: trucks ≤7,5T DMC | 2:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 05:03
- Hrebenne: trucks >7,5T DMC | 24:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 03:34
- Budomierz: trucks ≤7,5T DMC | 2:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 04:30
- Korczowa: trucks >7,5T DMC | 16:00 · buses 1:00 · cars 1:00 updated 04:08
- Medyka: trucks >7,5T DMC | 18:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 04:41
- Malhowice: · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 04:50
- Kroscienko: trucks ≤7,5T DMC | 2:00 · buses 0:00 · cars 0:00 updated 04:10
Safety, strikes and public order
- In the news, last 24 hours:
- 5 articles about armed conflict
Live feed News signals: The GDELT Project, counting English-language news articles from the last 24 hours. Headlines belong to their publishers and are not verified by Voyaggora. Newest data .
Events, holidays and sport
- Energylandia: longest wait 2300 min at Space Gun (48); 45 rides open, 1 down. Powered by Queue-Times.com
- Public holidays in the next 60 days: Christmas Eve (2026-12-24); Christmas Day (2026-12-25); 2nd Day of Christmas (2026-12-26); New Year's Day (2027-01-01) · OpenHolidays API (ODbL). Shops, banks and attractions may close and prices rise.
Prices and utilities
- Fuel prices, national average (week of 2026-11-09): petrol (Euro-super 95) 1.384 EUR/L, diesel 1.753 EUR/L. Source: European Commission, Weekly Oil Bulletin (CC BY 4.0), prices include taxes. Checked .
- Electricity mix Poland generated 29.4% of its electricity from clean sources in October 2026 (wind and solar 26.8%), with a carbon intensity of 665 gCO2e per kWh. · Source: Ember; CC BY 4.0, Ember (licence); checked 00:15 UTC
Other live notices
- Latest official air temperature readings: Warszawa 4.3 °C (04:00 UTC), Zielona Góra 1.4 °C (04:00 UTC), Terespol 5.5 °C (04:00 UTC). Source: IMGW - PIB through WMO WIS2 (core data, free and unrestricted under the WMO data policy). Checked .
- Daylight today in Warsaw (capital): sunrise 06:52, sunset 15:47 (8 h 55 min of daylight, local time Europe/Warsaw); moon: waxing crescent, about 11% lit. Calculated from astronomy (NOAA solar-position equations), accurate to a couple of minutes; not an official feed. Moon phase from the mean lunar cycle. Updated .
- Light and clocks in Warsaw (capital): Golden hour (soft photo light) 06:52 to 07:46 and 14:53 to 15:47; blue hour after sunset 15:47 to 16:38; daylight is shrinking by 3 minutes a day. Clocks go forward 1 hour on Sun 28 Mar 2027 at 02:00 (UTC+1 to UTC+2). Local time in Warsaw: UTC+1. Calculated from astronomy and the international time-zone database; governments can change clock rules at short notice, so check before you travel. Not an official feed.
- Krakow community sensors Krakow citizen-science air sensors (not official measurements): median PM2.5 1.5 µg/m³ and PM10 2.6 µg/m³ across 21 sensors within 8 km of the Old Town. · Source: sensor.community; Database Contents Licence (DbCL) v1.0; sensor.community contributors; checked 04:09 UTC
- Big Mac price A Big Mac (the Economist’s price gauge) cost 23.50 PLN, or US$6.22, in Poland in the July 2026 survey (United States: US$6.22). · Source: big-mac-data; CC BY 4.0, data from The Economist Big Mac index (licence); prices rounded to two decimals for display; checked 00:15 UTC
Live feed Sources: NOAA / NWS (ash advisories from the ICAO Volcanic Ash Advisory Centres, aurora from the Space Weather Prediction Center), USGS, GeoNet New Zealand (CC BY 3.0 NZ) · checked
Model estimates, next 24 hoursPoland
- Model forecast Next 24 hours in Warsaw (model forecast, not an official forecast): 3.2 to 6.3°C, dry, gusts to 45 km/h, cloud 85%. Derived from the NOAA GFS model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Sea state Sea off Poland in the next 24 hours (model, open water only): waves about 2.3 m. Not a swimming or boating safety signal: follow local flags and warnings. Derived from the NOAA GFS-Wave model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
- Air (model) Fine particles (PM2.5) in Warsaw, modelled for the next 24 hours: about 7 µg/m³, within the WHO 24-hour guideline of 15 µg/m³. A model estimate for the city, not a measurement. Derived from the NOAA GEFS-Aerosols model output via the NOAA Open Data Dissemination programme. NOAA does not endorse this site.
These are computer-model estimates from NOAA open model data (model run 12 Nov 18:00 UTC), not official forecasts, measurements or warnings. The official advisories, warnings and live sources for Poland are listed on this page.
Pictures from space and the weather agenciesPoland
Credits: We acknowledge the use of imagery provided by services from NASA's Global Imagery Browse Services (GIBS), part of NASA's Earth Science Data and Information System (ESDIS). NOAA pictures are public domain and shown unaltered; this is not an endorsement by NOAA. Click a picture to open it at its source.
Live camerasPoland
Camera pictures are shown unaltered, straight from the publisher, and most open at their source. Reload the page for the newest picture; if a camera is down its picture is hidden. Lesser Poland road cameras: Image: Zarząd Dróg Wojewódzkich w Krakowie (https://www.zdw.krakow.pl/kamery-na-drogach/). The camera page publishes the stills and does not state a licence.
Air and fires near popular destinations
Air quality
- Kraków Moderate PM2.5 23.7 µg/m³ ·
- Warsaw Moderate PM2.5 12.2 µg/m³ ·
Live feed Air quality from OpenAQ (open data from EEA, credited under their open licences) and U.S. EPA AirNow for US cities, plus community sensors from Sensor.Community (ODbL) where official monitors are missing. Readings are from the nearest monitors and can be a few hours old.
Rail and metro alerts
Krakow ZTP Krakow
No major service alerts reported
Live feed Source: ZTP Krakow (open data) · Official status page · checked
Rzeszow MPK Rzeszow
No major service alerts reported
Live feed Source: MPK Rzeszow (open data) · Official status page · checked
Szczecin ZDiTM Szczecin
3 active alerts
- Modified service ·
Route changed: Metalowa ↔ Miechowska - Other ·
Stop suspended: Wały Chrobrego dir. Police Zajezdnia - Stop moved ·
Stop moved: Zagórskiego 10 dir. Plac Rodła
Live feed Source: ZDiTM Szczecin (CC0-1.0) · Official status page · checked
Warsaw ZTM Warszawa via mkuran.pl
10 active alerts (most important shown)
- Other ·
Remont nawierzchni pętli autobusowej NOWODWORY - Other ·
Czasowe zawieszenie przystanku MŁYN 02 w Raszynie - Other ·
Przebudowa ulic Śniadeckich i Głowackiego w Konstancinie-Jeziornie - Other ·
Remont nawierzchni ulicy Klasyków - Other ·
Zakończenia budowy ronda u zbiegu ulic Modlińskiej i Przedpełskiego w Wieliszewie - Other ·
Frezowanie ul. Słowackiego
Live feed Source: ZTM Warszawa via mkuran.pl (ODbL) · Official status page · checked
Health and vaccines
Vaccines, malaria and yellow-fever certificate rules: TravelHealthPro country pages (UK Health Security Agency), CDC destination pages, UK Foreign Office health advice. Ask a travel clinic 6 to 8 weeks before you go.
Airport punctuality
| Airport | Departures on time | Arrivals on time | Flights operated | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Chopin EPWA | 76.4% | 83.9% | 96.7% | Nov 11, 2026 |
Live feed Source: EUROCONTROL Data app (airport punctuality, published daily; figures shown as published, Voyaggora does not change them) · checked
Money
1 US dollar ≈ 3.97 PLN · 1 euro ≈ 4.41 PLN
Central-bank reference rate for Nov 12, 2026. Your card or exchange desk will differ.
Live feed Source: Frankfurter · checked
Official sources for Poland
- Weather service: IMGW-PIB
- Weather warnings: IMGW warnings (in Polish)
- Disaster and civil protection: Government Centre for Security (in Polish)
- Earthquakes and volcanoes: IGF PAS
- Health ministry: Chief Sanitary Inspectorate (in Polish)
- Main airport or aviation authority: Warsaw Chopin Airport
- Road conditions: GDDKiA
- Railways: PKP Intercity
- Official tourism board: Poland Travel
- Emergency number(s): 112 (official page)
Links to the official government bodies, checked by us. Voyaggora does not run these sites. For anything urgent, use the official emergency number.
Voyaggora guides in Poland
Quick answers: is it safe to travel to Poland?
- Is it safe to travel to Poland right now?
- Official advice is to take normal or increased precautions. As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC. The US State Department rates Poland Level 1 of 4, "Normal precautions". Canada says "Take normal security precautions". The UK FCDO has no warnings against travel to Poland. Advisory levels change and can vary by region within a country: check the official page before you travel. Sources: US State Department Canada UK FCDO.
- Are there any active weather or hazard alerts in Poland right now?
- As of Nov 13, 04:22 UTC, Travel Live shows these live hazard and alert sections for Poland: official weather warnings, U.S. Embassy alerts, embassy alerts, more live hazards and notices, air quality and fires near popular destinations, rail and metro alerts. Each one on this page names its official source and the time it was checked. Worldwide storms, earthquakes and disasters are on the Travel Live hub.
- What do the advisory levels mean?
- US State Department: Level 1 exercise normal precautions, Level 2 exercise increased caution, Level 3 reconsider travel, Level 4 do not travel. Canada: take normal security precautions, exercise a high degree of caution, avoid non-essential travel, avoid all travel. UK FCDO: it advises against all travel, or all but essential travel, to the whole country or to parts of it, or has no warnings. Each government uses its own scale, so the levels are not directly comparable.
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