Foreign travel advice

Poland

Warnings and insuranceSummary

Still current at:
264 July 2023
Updated:
264 July 2023
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Ukraine and Poland border

The FCDO advises advises against all travel to Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is ongoing, with attacks against a number of major cities. Russian military strikes have taken place in Ukraine within 20km of the Polish border. There is a real risk to life. DoYou should not attempt to cross into Ukraine from Poland. See safetySafety and security.

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