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Poland is home to a large number of UNESCO world heritage sites and was quickly growing to become one of the most visited countries in the world prior to the pandemic. 

Poland reopened its borders for international visitors in June as the country looked to start rebuilding its tourism sector. 

Here are all the latest COVID-19 entry requirements and everything travelers need to know before booking their trip. 

Warsaw, Poland. Aerial view Palace of Culture and Science

Countries Permitted To Visit Poland

Travelers from the following countries may visit Poland for tourism:

  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia 
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic 
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg 
  • Netherlands
  • Norway
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Korea
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
Warsaw, Royal castle and old town at sunset

COVID-19 Testing Entry Requirements 

Travelers coming from the approved countries list are NOT required to present any COVID-19 tests upon arrival.

Aerial view of the old town of Gnask, Poland
Aerial view of the old town of Gnask, Poland

Quarantine Entry Requirements 

Travelers coming from the approved countries list are NOT required to quarantine upon arrival.

COVID-19 Travel Insurance Entry Requirements 

All incoming travelers should have travel insurance the covers COVID-19 for the duration of their trip to Poland

COVID-19 Health Requirements While in Poland

All visitors must follow COVID-19 health requirements while in Poland:

  • Face masks are required inside public buildings and locations such as churches, cinemas, hair salons, restaurants, shops and public transport.
  • Face masks are required outdoors when social distancing can't be maintained. 

Update: November 9 
Poland has added many additional restrictions, closures and regulations to help flatten the surge of cases they are currently having. See some of the important updates here

Travelers wearing masks in the old town of Wroclaw, Poland
Travelers wearing masks in the old town of Wroclaw, Poland

COVID-19 Vaccine Entry Requirements 

A vaccine for COVID-19 is not yet available to the public. Poland has not announced any mandates on a proof of vaccine record (POVR) for entry.  

Visa Entry Requirements For Poland During COVID-19

All travelers arriving in Poland will need to follow regular visa requirements.

Travelers that require a visa must apply at a Polish embassy/consulate in their home country before traveling to Poland. 

Poland Covid-19 Entry Requirements:

  1. Check if your country is approved to visit Poland
  2. Check if your country requires a visa to visit Poland
  3. Follow all health protocols while in Poland

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Sources: Government of Poland

Disclaimer: Poland travel rules can change without notice and are being updated constantly. The decision to travel is ultimately your responsibility. Contact your consulate and/or local authorities to confirm your nationality’s entry and/or any changes to travel requirements before traveling.  Travel Off Path does not endorse travelling against government advisories.

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Article originally published September 1, with updates
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61 Responses

  1. John Reply

    Does it matter where you have been for the last 14 days? Can I fly home to the UK, from say Malaysia, transit in Qatar, spend 1 night at LHR and then fly to Poland no problem, no quarantine?

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Most nations care about Location + Residency.
      I have no idea about mutli-city travel right now, so you would have to check with the consulate to be sure

  2. Bruno Arcos Reply

    Hi there!

    Just noticed your list does not include Portugal. Aren’t the portuguese allowed into Poland? About the travel insurance, is it mandatory or just recommended?

    Keep up the great work guys!

  3. Azharuddin Khan Reply

    Hi there!

    Just noticed your list does not include India.
    Aren’t the Indian allowed into Poland? About the travel insurance. Whom should I contact.

  4. Kat Reply

    Hi
    I’m coming from Costa Rica to Germany (transit) and then my residence is in Poland and bringing a COVID negative test do I need to quarantine?

  5. Chuck Reply

    I’ve been following your blog for covid entry news for months. Thank you so much!

    I am American who has been in Albania for a few months. I need to get to Poland when I can legally do so.

    “Travelers from the following countries may visit Poland for tourism:
    Albania
    …”

    Is this list a residency or location based restriction?

    Also, Poland recently came out with a new flight ban list on September 2nd. You guys didn’t mention that list in this post and Albania is on that flight ban list.

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Hi Chuck. Albania has been removed.

      We cannot advise on how you might get into Poland, as US residents are currently banned. We have no data if spending time in another nation will circumvent this, sorry!

  8. ڈڈیالوی شہزادہ Reply

    I love poland country i wish vizat there👍❤❤😘

  9. Javier Reply

    Hello Kashlee. I’m from Spain (which is included) but If I will be coming to Poland from Ukraine will i be able to enter? Since Ukraine is not included…

  10. James Reply

    Kashlee, will I be able to fly from Turkey to Poland? I’m an American touring Austria presently and will be flying to Turkey for a week or so. I then want to continue my European trip (subject to country guidelines) by entering Poland. Many thanks

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Hi James, no sorry it looks as if you will not be able to.
      American residents are not permitted into Poland, nor are travelers coming from Turkey, so you’ll have two hits against you

  11. Hmmm Reply

    Hello, good day.
    I am going to poland, and I would like to know if I will be quarantined even if I have proof of a negative covid-19 test within the 72 hours?

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Approved nations we have listed travelling to Poland do not require to quarantine or to bring a test.
      You have not mentioned what country you are traveling from, but if it’s not listed here, then you are not permitted to enter at this time.

    • Hmmm

      I’m Coming from Nigeria, I’m going there for studies which is allowed I think cause the visa section in their embassy recently opened.

    • Hmmm

      Are there certain hotels picked by the polish government where we will quarantine?

  12. Angela Reply

    We are Canadian citizens who have spent the last 4 days in Czech Republic. Prior to that we were in Germany and Netherlands. Will we have to quarantine in Poland? We were only planning to visit for a few days.

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Hello Angela. sorry, I cannot confirm 100%.
      Poland rules state that residents of Canada will need to isolate, but I can’t be certain if coming from another country will circumvent this. You will have to ask border police or the consulate. if you find out, come back and comment here what you learned!

  13. emilio Reply

    According to the official web there should be a new list of the approved countries to enter Poland. Do you have any update on that?
    Thanks in advance!

  14. Hussam Reply

    hi any new update issued on travel on 15th sep .
    I wish to use the free entry visa with note im traveling from UAE passport Moldova .
    I now neither Moldova not UAE are listed as approved , however just looking for the 15th Sep update

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      No sorry,both nations are still not permitted to enter, and air traffic from Moldova is currently banned from landing in Poland

  15. Logan J. Kehoe Reply

    I am a Canadian traveling Europe, if I go down to Ukrainie for a few weeks and then plan to travel back to Poland would I have any problems crossing the border? Probably mid October I would go back to Poland.

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Yes you would have a problem, as Ukraine is not a permitted country to enter Poland. Yes, Canada is a country that can visit, but you have to come from an approved country for entry.

      Also, Ukraine is currently closed for all tourists until at least Sept 28. We are unsure if they will extend the closure or reopen on that date

  16. MS Reply

    I’m curious if I will finally be able to get back home…I’m a Polish citizen who has been stuck in the USA since the pandemic hit. Will I have any problems returning to Poland (i.e, need to quarantine) if I transit through another approved EU country?

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Polish citizens can always return home, but I am not sure what regulations (like quarantine) they will impose on citizens returning from the USA. It would be best to ask local authorities.
      ps- No other EU nation really accepts passengers from the USA either, so it would be best to go to Poland directly

  17. Tosh Reply

    Hi there, A few comments above you mentioned Canadians would need to quarantine, but in the article and everywhere else online says Canadians do NOT need to quarantine upon arrival? I’m confused. thnx 🙂

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Hi Tosh, we had seen a government document stating that Canada might need to quarantine now, so we would rather be over-cautious than not! 🙂 You can always check with local authorities to verify

  18. Tosh Reply

    Hi Kashlee, who exactly would I contact for that because my trip is already planned out and paid for, so if a 14 day quarantine is needed, I’d have to cancel everything and lose money now. Thanks for your help.

  19. Tosh Reply

    Thanks again Kashlee. I really hope Canadians do not need to quarantine upon arrival after all. I’ll try to contact them😊

  20. Jai Reply

    Hi , I’m an Indian and my wife is a poland citizen (she is in Poland now) . .. I’m traveling on October to Poland . Do I need to stay in quarantine ? Even if I carry covid test report as negative(taken within 72hours prior to journey). thanks in advance .

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      I am not sure what the rules are for spouses of citizens coming in. I believe there will be some restrictions, but you would have to contact border police or the consulate to know for sure

  21. martin Reply

    Hello….Does anyone know the situation with entering Poland (British passport) either by air or land from Ukraine?
    Ukraine has now re-opened as of yesterday, but can find little information about the border….
    Thankyou.

    • MARTIN

      Kaslee, what exactly does that mean please? Does it mean entry allowed but with quarantine for 14 days or no entry allowed at all?( if so why are flights running normally?
      I must stress I have an EU passport (British)
      Entry into Poland FROM UK…is allowed…. but my itinerary is set Kyiv-Poland-London.
      Maybe it might be easier to book new flight from Ukraine directly to London by-passing Poland….
      Impossble to find any information here in Kyiv.
      Thankyou..

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      So Ukraine is not on the list for approved entry into Poland. Ukrainian citizens (or passengers currently in Ukraine) looking to enter Poland, are currently not permitted to enter restriction free.

      I understand that you have a British passport, but you are still entering from a country they deem as ‘high-risk’, so the risk follows you where you are physically located.

      Flights are still running because those planes could have essential workers, Polish citizens returning home, etc…

      A simple layover in Ukraine will not disqualify you for entry, but if you leave the airport, then yes it will.

      Entry MAY still be possible from Ukraine, but with a 14-day quarantine. You will have to ask border police

  22. Georgina Reply

    Hi what about an Australian coming from UAE?
    Is the UAE banned from entry too?

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Yes, UAE is not permitted.
      Residents and citizens of Australia are permitted into Poland, but I believe only when coming directly from Australia.
      To be sure, you’ll have to ask border police

  23. Aviv Reply

    If I am a Greek citizen flying in from the US can I enter Poland? If not what countries in the EU can I enter without quarantine. Also can you please post the fastest number to reach the Poland Border Police because I’m having trouble reaching them.. thank you

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Since you are coming from a high-risk area, I am not sure how Poland will treat the entry. They might deny entry, or they might impose a quarantine, etc.
      You will have to contact them. I do not have their contact information, but a few Google searches will get you the info you need

  24. Huey Reply

    Can Australians living in the UK enter Poland? Or do you need to arrive from Australia to be permitted?

  25. Ryan Reply

    Hello! Can US citizens transit through Poland if they are not leaving the airport?

    For example flying from London to Zagreb, Croatia with connecting flight in Warsaw, Poland?

    Thanks for any help!

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Most transits that do not include leaving the airport/going through customs are happening fine.
      However, I would call your airline just to be sure

  26. HANG PHUNG Reply

    Hi,

    Is Poland in lockdown mode? If I want to travel to Poland as a tourist in December, are all museums and restaurants closed? Thanks

    • Kashlee Kucheran

      Yes, Poland is under a partial lockdown right now with many things being closed.(Although not as strict as some EU countries) It’s not really a touristy spot to go to right now.
      However, come Decemeber, it’s very hard to know what it will be like

  27. Bice Reply

    Hello

    I am from Serbia and i just wondering how can i enter Poland right now i have been to both embassy and their website and its not looking good for me so i wanted to see whats the situation right now

    Thank you

  28. Antonio Reply

    Hello, I am a spanish citizen now in Ukraine. I am coming back home and I am going to take a plane in Germany or Czech. Is it possible to do the transit through Poland by bus? On the other direction nobody asked me anything in Krakow (31 st Oct).

  29. Junaid Iqbal Reply

    Hello I am from Spain can I travel for poland with PCR test negative or I need any restriction??

  30. Elena Alexandra Zodian Reply

    Hi Kashlee,

    I was wondering if you know anything in regards to british citizen coming from the UK to Poland now? I heard that passport control might deny the entry.

    Thank you

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