Since 2004, Poland is a member of the European Union. Different by-laws apply for tourists from outside of the European Union. Its recommended to carrry your identification.

Citizens of the EU

Citizens of the EU entering Poland have to show a passport or other identification. The same rule applies to citizens of Switzerland, Iceland, Lichtenstein, which have a right of free commuting on the territory of the European Union.

Citizens from outside of European Union

Tourists from outside of European Union have to carry a passport that is valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. In some circumstances, they have to have valid tourist visas. A list of the countries that this regulations applies to, you can find on the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (http://www.msz.gov.pl/ ).