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Poland Travel Guide

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Warsaw Capital
PLN Currency
Polish Language
+48 Calling Code
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Arriving in Poland

Main airports

  • Gdańsk Lech Wałęsa Airport (GDN)Gdańsk
  • Kraków John Paul II International Airport (KRK)Balice
  • Katowice Wojciech Korfanty International Airport (KTW)Katowice
  • Lublin Airport (LUZ)Lublin
  • Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport (LCJ)Łódź
  • Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI)Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki

Getting online on arrival

  1. Install your Poland eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
  2. When you arrive in Poland, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
  3. Networks listed on our Poland plans: Orange (4G) and Play (5G).
  4. Poland plans currently start at $2.75, for 500MB/day over 1 day. Compare all 13 plans.

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Useful facts

Population
37,563,071 (2024)
Time zones
UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00
Plug types
C and E

Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Schengen Area Rules Apply.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Pl-etd
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating High
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Fake taxi drivers
  • Pickpocketing in crowded areas

Health & Medical

Emergency Numbers Police 986 or 997 · Ambulance 999 · Fire 998
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated, Generally 10-15%.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $40 Tourist: $100 Family: $250

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Some Areas.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict On Drug Use.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Cześć
cheshch
Goodbye
Do widzenia
doh veed-zenia
Please
Proszę
proh-sheh
Thank you
Dziękuję
jen-koo-yeh
Sorry
Przepraszam
psheh-prah-sham
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Czy mówisz po angielsku?
chi moo-veesh poh an-gyehl-skoo?
I don’t understand
Nie rozumiem
nyeh roh-zoo-myem
Can you speak slowly, please?
Czy możesz mówić wolno, proszę?
chi moh-zheh moovich voh-no, proh-sheh?
Can you help me, please?
Czy możesz mi pomóc, proszę?
chi moh-zheh mee poh-moots, proh-sheh?
What does this mean?
Co to znaczy?
tso toh zah-tshih?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

Top Attractions

Landmark

Wawel Castle

Historic castle in Krakow with stunning architecture.

~2 h ~US$10
Landmark

Old Market Square

Historic square with colorful buildings and restaurants.

~2 h Free entry
City guide Poznań
Landmark

The Royal Castle

Historical castle and museum in the heart of Warsaw.

~2 h ~US$10
City guide Warsaw
Landmark

Wrocław Market Square

The vibrant heart of Wrocław, surrounded by colorful buildings and restaurants.

~2 h Free entry
City guide Wrocław
District

Gdańsk Main Town

Historic center known for its beautiful architecture and rich history.

~3 h Free entry
City guide Gdańsk

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The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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