Poland: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 related restrictions unchanged as of Nov. 25 /update 45

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Authorities are maintaining measures imposed to combat the spread of COVID-19 as of Nov. 25, though some officials have warned that they may need to be strengthened if case numbers continue to rise.

Domestic Restrictions
Must nonessential businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to social distancing requirements and capacity limits. Facemasks remain mandatory in enclosed public spaces.

International Entry Restrictions
Authorities permit incoming travel from EEA-associated countries as well as Australia, Belarus, Canada, Georgia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, the UK, and the US. Officials prohibit most travel from other countries, with certain exceptions for students and essential workers, among other groups.

All travelers arriving from the EU, Schengen Area, or Turkey must present a negative PCR or rapid antigen test result dated no more than 48 hours before arrival. All travelers arriving from outside the Schengen Area and those who do not possess a negative test result must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. Individuals arriving from the EU, Schengen Area, or Turkey may end their quarantine by providing a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours after arrival. Passengers arriving from all other locations may only test out of isolation no less than seven days after arrival. Travelers who have a certificate of vaccination indicating inoculation with an EU-approved vaccine or who can prove they have recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months are exempt from quarantine.

All travelers arriving via air are required to fill out the passenger locator form before entry, available here.

Authorities could extend, reimpose, or otherwise amend restrictions based on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.

Resources

COVID-19 Information and Recommendations
Vaccines Authorized by European Union