ETIAS for Poland

Travel to Poland from the U.S. with ETIAS

Citizens of the United States do not need a visa to visit Poland short-term.

Americans can travel to Poland visa-free for up to 90 days for business and tourism.

U.S. passport holders will soon need a new travel authorization for Poland. The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will be operational from 2026.

ETIAS is not a visa. The online application is quick and convenient.

ETIAS Poland for U.S. Citizens

From 2026, Americans will need to register with ETIAS for Poland before traveling.

The new European visa waiver is valid for the entire Schengen Area. not just Poland. As a U.S. citizen, you can visit Poland with ETIAS:

  • For up to 90 days per 180-day period
  • For tourism, business, and short-term study

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ETIAS requirements for U.S. citizens to visit Poland

To apply for ETIAS, your U.S. passport must be valid for at least 3 months after you leave the Schengen Area. The other requirements are a debit or credit card and an email address.

Information required This is the information U.S. passport holders need to provide when filling out the ETIAS form:

  • Personal details including name, date of birth, and nationality
  • U.S. passport information
  • Contact details including an email address
  • First European country you will enter
  • Safety and security information

Traveling from the U.S. to Poland with ETIAS

Key information about traveling to Poland from the United States with ETIAS:

  • Maximum length of stay—90 days per 180 day period
  • Number of entries—multiple
  • ETIAS validity—3 years or until the passport expires
  • Purpose of visit—tourism, business, and short-term study

If you do not meet these U.S. ETIAS requirements for Poland you need to apply for a visa.

Documents required to travel Poland

Poland is a member of the Schengen Area. U.S. nationals traveling to Poland need:

  • U.S. passport
  • ETIAS or visa

ETIAS is electronically linked to your passport. If you are traveling to Poland with ETIAS, you do not need to print anything—ETIAS is verified when your passport is scanned at the external Schengen border.

If you are traveling from the U.S. to Poland with a visa, you should print a copy of your visa and any other required documentation.

Poland Travel & Tourist Information

The Republic of Poland (Rzeczpospolita Polska), is one of the larger countries in Central Europe and the 6th sixth most populous EU member state. It has a long Baltic Sea coastline and is bordered by Belarus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Lithuania, Russia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.

Poland has been a member of NATO since 1999, and the European Union since 2004.

Poland boasts many architectural landmarks, medieval castles, and museums, which showcase the country’s rich history and culture. Some of the most popular tourist destinations in Poland include the historic city of Krakow, the capital city of Warsaw, and the picturesque Tatra Mountains.

About Poland

Capital: Warsaw

Language: Polish

Area: 312,679 km²

Population: 38,634,007

Timezone: UTC/GTM 1

Currency: Polish zloty (PLN)

Code: +48

Electric sockets: 230 V AC, 50Hz. Type plug E, plug C and plug F (Schuko) if it has an additional pin hole

U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, Poland

Address: Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31 00-540 Warsaw, Poland

Phone: (+48) 22 504 2000

The U.S. embassy in Poland is in Warsaw, there are U.S. consulates in Krakow and Poznan.

Medical Information for U.S. citizens

Recommended vaccines:

  • Routine Vaccines
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B

Emergencies:

  • 112 is the pan-European emergency number and is always free to call.
    • If calling from fixed phones:
  • 999 – Ambulance
  • 998 – Fire Brigade
  • 997 – Police
  • 981 – Road Assistance
  • 986 – Municipal Police