Europe

Visas

 

British citizens visiting Poland do not require visas.  Other categories of British passport holder such BN(O)s and BOCs do require visas and should check the regulations with the Consulate General of the Polish Embassy in London. There are no restrictions on British nationals working in Poland.

Passport validity
UK passport holders can use their passports to visit Poland up to the date they expire.

 

Dual nationals

 

Under Polish law, a Polish passport holder must be treated as a Polish national while in Poland, even if he or she holds another country’s passport.  The Polish authorities, therefore, require dual Polish/British nationals to enter and exit Poland on a Polish passport.  Check with the Polish Embassy in London if in doubt.

 

Travelling with children

 

Single parents or other adults travelling alone with children should be aware that some countries require documentary evidence of parental responsibility before allowing lone parents to enter or leave the country or, in some cases, before permitting the children to leave the country.  They may want to see birth certificates, a letter of consent from the other parent and some evidence as to your responsibility for the child.  Polish authorities do not normally require such evidence, but if you have concerns please check with the Consulate General of the Polish Embassy in London.

 

Please note that you require a visa to enter or transit Belarus.  This includes anyone travelling by train on the Warsaw-Moscow route.