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For
US citizens
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A valid passport is required. Be sure to check your passport's validity -- Poland will not admit you if your passport is expired. (Remember that U.S. passports for persons under 16 are valid for five, not ten, years). U.S. citizens do not need visas for stays of up to 90 days for tourist, business, or transit purposes. Americans should ensure that their passports are date-stamped upon entry.
Polish immigration officials may ask travelers for proof of sufficient financial resources to cover their proposed stay in Poland. The general rule-of-thumb is 100 zlotys per day. Additionally, citizens of non-EU countries, including the United States, should carry proof of adequate medical insurance in case of an accident or hospitalization while in Poland. Polish immigration officials may ask for documentation of such insurance or proof of sufficient financial resources (at least 400 zlotys per day) to cover such costs. Those who lack insurance or access to adequate financial resources may be denied admission to Poland. Medicare does not cover health costs incurred while abroad.
Embassy
and Consulate in the US :
For
longer stays or more information, contact the Embassy of the
Republic of Poland (Consular Division), 2224 Wyoming Ave.,
NW, Washington, DC 20008 (202-234-3800) or nearest Consulate
General: Chicago, IL, 1530 North Lakeshore Dr., 60610 (312-337-8166),
Los Angeles, CA, 12400 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 555, 90025 (310-442-8500),
or New York, NY, 233 Madison Ave., 10016 (646-237-2100). Internet:
www.polandembassy.org
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| Vaccination or Disease |
Recommendations or Requirements for Vaccine-Preventable Diseases |
| Routine |
Recommended if you are not up-to-date with routine shots such as, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT) vaccine, etc. |
Hepatitis A
or immune globulin (IG) |
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in countries with an intermediate or high level of hepatitis A virus infection ( see map ) where exposure might occur through food or water. Cases of travel-related hepatitis A can also occur in travelers to developing countries with "standard" tourist itineraries, accommodations, and food consumption behaviors. |
| Hepatitis B |
Recommended for all unvaccinated persons traveling to or working in countries with intermediate to high levels of endemic HBV transmission ( see map ) and who might be exposed to blood or body fluids, have sexual contact with the local population, or be exposed through medical treatment, such as for an accident, and for all adults requesting protection from HBV infection. |
| Typhoid |
Recommended for all unvaccinated people traveling to or working in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, especially if visiting smaller cities, villages, or rural areas and staying with friends or relatives where exposure might occur through food or water. |
| Rabies |
Recommended for travelers spending a lot of time outdoors, especially in rural areas, involved in activities such as bicycling, camping, hiking, or work. Also, children are considered at higher risk because they tend to play with animals and may not report bites. |
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