Poland
Summary
COVID-19 entry restrictions for Poland
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Poland’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
Travelling from and returning to the UK
Check what you must do to travel abroad and return to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting. If you will pass through a red list country, book your hotel quarantine package before travelling to the UK.
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From 2 March 2022, Poland extended a law limiting access until 30 June 2022 to areas close to the Belarusian border (areas within approximately 3 kilometres of the border) in parts of Podlaskie and Lubelskie Voivodeships. See ‘Safety and Security’ for more information.
If you’re planning travel to Poland, find out what you need to know about coronavirus there in the Coronavirus section.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
For information about COVID-19 vaccines, see the Coronavirus page.
Many British nationals visit Poland every year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Terrorist attacks in Poland can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re living in or moving to Poland, read the Living in Poland guide in addition to this travel advice.
Driving in Poland can be hazardous. See Road travel
If you hold dual Polish and British nationality, the British Embassy may only be able to offer limited consular assistance.
If you need to contact the emergency services in Poland call 112.
If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission.
The Overseas Business Risk service offers information and advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and business security-related risks.