If you have been in contact with someone infected or potentially infected with COVID-19, you do not need to quarantine. You must also wear a face mask at all times indoors, on public transport, in taxis or in an open space where you cannot keep a distance of 1.5 metres. You are not required to wear a face mask in a private car. The police and medical inspectors have the right to fine you (approximately PLN 500) on the spot if it is determined that you are not wearing a face mask when you should. Further prosecution could result in a fine of up to PLN 30,000 if hygiene rules are not followed. If you live with someone who needs to quarantine but hasn`t tested positive, you don`t need to go into quarantine or get tested (unless you develop symptoms later or they test positive later). As of 28 March 2022, Poland has lifted most of its Covid-19-related travel restrictions, including quarantine requirements for travellers arriving from EU/Schengen and non-EU/Schengen countries. Additional:1. Proof of vaccination and a negative test result are no longer required when crossing the border.2. It is no longer necessary to complete the passenger locator form. 3. Masks are no longer needed indoors, on public transport, airports, shops, office buildings, tourist attractions, etc.
However, masks are still mandatory in healthcare facilities and pharmacies. This page reflects the UK Government`s understanding of the current rules for people travelling with a full UK citizen passport for the most common types of travel. * Public spaces and services: The Polish government has strict hygiene rules and restrictions throughout the country. Some regions have stricter restrictions in place until May 1. The Polish government website (in Polish) explains which regions have stricter rules. No travel is without risk during COVID-19. Countries may further restrict travel or introduce new rules in the short term, for example due to a new variant of COVID-19. Check with your travel agent or airline for transportation changes that could delay your return trip. In addition, all travellers returning from the Czech Republic and Slovakia – including those crossing the border by car – must quarantine for 10 days. Travellers from third countries who come to Poland by plane, bus or other means of public transport must complete a 10-day quarantine, calculated from the day after the day of entry. People who have recovered from COVID-19 infection and can prove hospitalization or isolation in the past 6 months do not need to quarantine.
The scope and time limit of the abovementioned national measures may be extended at short notice. Some regions may have stricter regulations. Here (in Polish) you can find details about regions with stricter rules. If you test positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, neither you nor the people you live with are required by law to self-isolate or quarantine. The Polish authorities set and apply the conditions of entry. If you are unsure how the entry requirements for Poland apply to you, contact the British embassy, high commission or consulate. Travel information (in Polish)Quarantine rules from 30 March (in Polish) From 28 March The quarantine obligation was lifted on arrival in Poland. There is also no longer any requirement to prove your vaccination status upon arrival. You need a visa to enter Belarus from Poland – this also applies to anyone traveling by train on the Warsaw-Moscow route.
Administrative offices can open at any time with a limited number inside. You may notice that some offices are only open by appointment, and it is recommended that you check websites or contact the office before travelling, as appointments may be limited. We encourage all Irish citizens in Poland to register their details with the embassy and monitor our social media channels for the latest updates. If you hold a Polish passport, you will be treated as a Polish citizen in Poland, even if you have a passport from another country. If you have dual Polish and British citizenship, you must enter and leave Poland with a Polish passport or identity card.
