What is the best time to visit Poland?

The best time to visit Poland depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Main Town. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Poland use?

Poland uses the Polish złoty (zł). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Poland?

Pierogi is one of Poland's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Żurek and Bigos (Hunter's Stew). Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Poland visa-free?

93 countries can enter Poland without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Poland safe for tourists?

Poland is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Poland Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Poland? 93 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Poland visa requirements

Visa-free

105

Visa required

Poland offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Countries that can visit Poland visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Brunei90d

Bulgaria

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus

DM90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Kiribati90d

KN90d

Kosovo90d

Latvia

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Macau90d

Malta

Mauritius90d

MC90d

MH90d

Micronesia90d

Montenegro90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

PW90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Samoa90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia

Slovenia

SM90d

Solomon Islands90d

Taiwan90d

Timor-Leste90d

Tonga90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

TV90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela90d

Capital

Warsaw

Language

Polish

Currency

Polish złoty (zł)

Population

37.4M

Timezone

UTC+01:00

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Poland

Poland, officially the Republic of Poland, is a country in Central Europe. It extends from the Baltic Sea in the north to the Sudetes and Carpathian Mountains.

Poland is located in Central Europe, Europe. The capital is Warsaw, and the official language is Polish. The local currency is the Polish złoty (zł). With a population of 37.4M, Poland is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Top places to visit in Poland

Main Town

The scent of Baltic salt and fossilized resin fills the air in a city that looks like a Dutch masterpiece but carries a fiercely Polish soul.

Lublin Castle and Chapel of the Holy Trinity

A 15th-century king with a foot in two worlds ordered Eastern Orthodox painters to decorate his Roman Catholic chapel, creating a shifting mix of color that survived centuries of burial under white li

Medieval Town of Toruń

While the rest of Europe’s medieval hearts were shattered by war or sanitized by modern wealth, this red-brick fortress on the Vistula survived with its crooked soul entirely intact.

Moving Dunes of Słowiński

Forty-meter peaks of shimmering white sand are slowly marching across the Polish coast, burying entire forests and uncovering the bleached skeletons of the past.

Modernist City Centre

In 1920, this was a village of wooden huts; ten years later, it was a city of white concrete where the buildings were designed to look like the ocean liners they served.

Main Market Square

Four acres of medieval stone carry the weight of seven centuries, where a trumpeter still plays a melody that ends in a sudden, violent silence every single hour.

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What to eat in Poland

Bigos (Hunter's Stew)

traditional

Kotlet Schabowy

traditional

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Before you go to Poland

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Poland immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: Polish złoty

The local currency is zł. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Polish

Polish is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Poland's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Poland — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Poland visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.