On May 16th, 2022 Poland lifted the “state of pandemic” and announced “the state of pandemic threat.”
Already, as of March 28th, 2022 most of the formerly imposed restrictions have been finally lifted. This concerns the obligation ofpatient isolation, quarantine for housemates, COVID tests and quarantine upon arrival in Poland. Also it is no longer obligatory to wear face masks except for during visit at medical facilities.
Crossing Polish borders: current information on crossing the borders and quarantine rules are available HERE.
Visas to Poland: it is recommended to check the information with the Polish consulates abroad as the services may differ from country to ocuntry.
Vaccinations
All citizens who are staying legally in Poland (both on permanent and temporary basis) have the right to get vaccinated against Covid-19 for free. The registration is open to all citizens, including children over 5 years of age. Read more on how to get vaccinated
Information for Ukrainians on COVID-19 vaccine(in Ukrainian)
EU Covid-19 certificate
The EU Covid certificate is available for vaccinated persons, convalescents and persons with negative Covid-19 test:
- in the digital form - via your Internet Patient Account(available now in Ukrainian)
- in paper form: in the vaccination centres (for vaccinated persons) or at your health clinic, from your GP or nurse (convalescents and persons with the negative test)
Read more:
- Coronavirus - Polish government information and recommendations
- National vaccination information website (in Polish only)
- National Health Fund - Telephone Patient Information
- Office for Foreigners - special solutions for legal stays of foreigners
- Information of the European Commission's response to COVID-19
- Information on the European Commission's support to scientific research on coronavirus
EURAXESS Poland supports international researchers and their families coming to Poland by providing personalised information related to entry conditions, administrative procedures and life in Poland. Our website is an information point with practical information on their relocation to our country.
Also feel free to contact EURAXESS Centres in Poland!
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NAWA scholarships to Poland
Zawacka NAWA Programme offers fellowships for students and researchers from Germany. Academic teachers, researchers and doctoral candidates from German Institutions are welcome in Poland for fellowship stays from one to nine months at a host institution of their choice. The Programme is open to
Information Saturdays for foreigners in Warsaw
25 March 2023 - Department for Foreigners at Mazovian Voivodeship Office in Warsaw (3/5 Marszałkowska street) invites foreign citizens to the next Information Saturday which will take place on 25 March between 8:00 and 15:00. Registration for face to face consultations on Saturday: (22) 695 67 73
NAWA scholarships to Poland
POLONISTA. The objective of the Programme is to promote Polish language in the world by enabling foreigners interested in Polish language and Polish culture to study or carry out research projects in Poland. The program is addressed to students of Polish philology, Polish studies or Polish programs