United Kingdom to Poland visa requirements

UK ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Poland for tourism. You can enter Poland (a Schengen country) visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. ETIAS is not yet required as of 31 May 2026 but is scheduled to launch in the last quarter of 2026. Poland is a member of the Schengen Area, and British citizens holding an ordinary passport can travel there visa-free for short stays. The allowance is 90 days within any rolling 180-day period for tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, attending events, or short courses. This 90-day count is cumulative across ALL Schengen countries, not just Poland. Your passport must have been issued within the last 10 years on your date of arrival and remain valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended departure from the Schengen area. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is being rolled out (started October 2025, full operation expected by April 2026), so on arrival you may register fingerprints and a facial photo at an automated booth at no cost; this replaces manual passport stamping. ETIAS (a EUR 20 online travel authorisation) is NOT yet mandatory as of 31 May 2026 — it is scheduled to begin in the final quarter of 2026, with a transitional grace period after launch. Until ETIAS becomes operational, no pre-travel authorisation is required. Overstaying the 90/180 limit can result in a ban of up to 3 years. British-Polish dual nationals must enter and exit using a Polish passport or Polish ID card.