Covid 19 in Poland – current situation (updated on October 15th 2021)

Poland, just like other European countries, is now in the middle of the intense vaccination program. This means that the long-awaited return to normality seems just around the corner. The tourism industry has had plenty of time to adjust itself to the new reality. The new health & safety regime is being strictly enforced. 

From which countries can you fly to Poland?

The list of the countries from which you can fly directly to Poland is pretty long. The good news is, it includes all the countries in the EU. 

There are still some countries from which direct flights to Poland are banned. 

Do I need to be vaccinated or take a Covid19 test to enter Poland?

If you are coming to Poland from the European Union, the Schengen Area, or Turkey you are exempt from quarantine if you show a COVID-19 test (PCR or antigen) with a negative result. Such a test must be performed no later than 48 hours before crossing the border.

Travelers who have been quarantined in Poland may perform a test within 48 hours of crossing the border, with a negative test result releasing them from quarantine. Take a look at our Warsaw airport transfer with Covid19 antigen test.

You do not have to undergo quarantine if you are fully vaccinated and at least 14 days have passed from the last dose. 

Right now, a 10-day quarantine applies to travelers entering Poland from the non-Schengen areas (some people are exempt from this obligation, for example, people studying in Poland, medics, diplomats, people participating in sports competitions). On the 7th day of the quarantine, you are allowed to take the COVID-19 test in order to shorten the 10-day period. 

You do not need to undergo a quarantine if you are fully vaccinated and at least 14 days have passed from the last dose. 

Also, you do not need to undergo a quarantine if you have recovered from Covid19 at most 6 months before the day of arrival. 

You will find more details about Poland Travel Advisory on Poland's government official website and on the official website of the European Union.

What is open in Poland?

• hotels & guesthouses
• restaurants & pubs
• museums and art galleries 
• cinemas and theatres 
• concerts 
• amusement parks 
• night clubs 
• gyms, fitness clubs, swimming pools 

Do I need to be vaccinated to enter a hotel or a restaurant in Poland? 

You do not need to show your vaccination certificate or a negative Covid test to enter any of the above-mentioned places. You will find more info on the current restrictions on Poland's government official website.

Are masks obligatory in Poland?

Masks are also still obligatory in:

• city buses and trams
• museums
• stores & shopping malls
• cinemas and theatres
• massage and tattoo salons
• churches
• public offices

You do not need to wear masks in open spaces. 

What about social distancing?

The rules of social distancing apply – you need to keep a 6 feet/2-metre distance from one another (does not apply to families/people living in the same household).

Open-air gatherings of up to 150 people are allowed. (Note: the limit excludes vaccinated persons).