Poland: Authorities tighten entry restrictions for travelers from the UK as of June 22 due to COVID-19 activity /update 37

Event

Authorities in Poland have tightened restrictions for travelers from the UK due to concerns over COVID-19 variants active in that country. All arrivals are required to self-isolate for 10 days on arrival, and can only exit isolation early following a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no less than seven days after arrival. This requirement is also in place for arrivals from Brazil, India, and South Africa.

Authorities permit incoming travel from the EU and Schengen Area countries and Australia, Belarus, Canada, Georgia, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Switzerland, Thailand, Tunisia, and the UK. Officials prohibit most travel from other countries, with certain exceptions for students and essential workers, among other groups.

All travelers arriving from the Schengen Area must present a negative COVID-19 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 must self-isolate for 10 days upon arrival. Travelers may end their quarantine by providing a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours after arrival, except those arriving from the UK, Brazil, India, and South Africa. Travelers who have a certificate of vaccination indicating inoculation with a European Union-approved vaccine or who can prove they have recovered from COVID-19 in the previous six months are exempt from quarantine.

Entry checks remain in place on land borders with Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine.

Domestic Restrictions
Authorities continue to gradually ease domestic restrictions in response to declining infection rates by reducing capacity limits for various sectors. Must nonessential businesses and services are permitted to operate subject to social distancing requirements. Gatherings of up to 150 people are permitted. Facemasks remain mandatory in enclosed public spaces.

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
World Health Organization (WHO)