GoPoland Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Chinese citizens holding diplomatic or official passports are exempt from visa requirements for short-term travel to Poland. According to the Agreement between the People's Republic of China and the European Union on Mutual Exemption of Short term Stay Visa for Diplomatic Passport Holders, Chinese citizens holding diplomatic passports entering relevant EU member states (including Poland) and staying for a total of no more than 90 days per 180 days are exempt from visa application. The bilateral visa free agreement between China and Poland regarding holders of official passports remains valid.

Chinese citizens holding official ordinary passports and private passports need to obtain visas when traveling to the port. Polish visas are mainly divided into two categories: Schengen visas (C category) and country visas (D category). The Schengen visa is applicable to Schengen countries, and holders can enter the Schengen area during the validity period of the visa, with a maximum stay of 90 days per 180 days. National visa holders can enter Poland within the validity period of the visa and stay in Poland within the time allowed by the visa. During their stay in Poland, they can travel to other Schengen countries and stay for a total of no more than 90 days within 180 days. To apply for a Polish visa, you can visit the Polish Embassy in China or the websites of various Polish visa centers in China to inquire about detailed information.

Entering Poland: According to relevant regulations in Poland, when travelers from outside the European Union enter Poland:

1. Individuals entering by sea or air must carry non declared property with a value not exceeding 430 euros, while those entering by non sea or air must carry non declared property with a value not exceeding 300 euros. The above-mentioned property does not include personal medical supplies, tobacco or tobacco products, alcohol or alcoholic beverages, fuel in the fuel tank of inbound passengers' vehicles, and spare fuel not exceeding 10 liters.

2. The quantity of declaration free Baijiu shall not exceed 1 liter, wine shall not exceed 4 liters, and beer shall not exceed 16 liters;

3. Individuals entering by sea or air are not allowed to declare more than 200 cigarettes, 100 fine cigars, 50 cigars, and 250 grams of tobacco leaves. Non sea or air entry personnel are not allowed to declare more than 40 cigarettes, 20 fine cigars, 10 cigars, and 50 grams of tobacco leaves.

4. Individuals are not allowed to carry more than 5 medical supplies without approval from the Ministry of Health (based on the minimum packaging of the medical supplies);

5. Prohibition of carrying drugs; Carrying weapons and ammunition into the country requires proof from the consular department, while carrying weapons and ammunition out of the country requires proof from the police department; Prohibit carrying endangered animals; Carrying art into the country of origin must comply with the laws of the country of origin, and carrying art out of the country requires permission from the Ministry of Culture or relevant departments; Prohibit bringing asbestos products into the country; Prohibited from bringing waste into the country (such as discarded electronic devices, etc.).

6. Personal belongings declaration can be made orally or in writing (within a certain quantity range, no tax is required), mainly including: clothing, jewelry, hygiene products, cameras, film, camcorders, portable players, radios, typewriters, computers, telescopes, disabled vehicles, sports equipment, etc. The amount of personal belongings mentioned above cannot exceed 5000 euros and must be carried out of the country; Cash exceeding 10000 euros must be declared. If customs personnel require registration upon entry, passengers must present a certificate of registration for the items they are carrying.

When bringing animals into the country, it is necessary to present an animal health quarantine certificate issued by the relevant department of the country.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

1. Customs regulations:

All economic units within Poland are allowed to engage in foreign trade without obtaining government approval. Products subject to quota restrictions include tobacco, alcohol products, and fuel.

To import certain agricultural products, medicines, energy products, military equipment, etc., one must apply for permission from the Ministry of Investment and Development.

The tariff rates applicable to products from WTO member countries are mostly between 0-20%.

Detailed tariff information for Poland can be accessed on the website https://ext-isztar4.mf.gov.pl/taryfa_celna/ query

Import tax is levied based on the landed price of imported goods. Hong Kong made goods must pay the basic tax rate, but some goods manufactured in mainland China can enjoy preferential tax rates when imported into Poland.

Most imported goods are subject to a 23% value-added tax.

All imported goods must be accompanied by invoices and certificates of origin. Some products may require submission of other documents, such as veterinary hygiene certificates and hygiene compliance certificates. When Polish importers handle customs clearance procedures for goods, they must provide a customs declaration of taxable value, certificate of origin, transportation documents, and unified management documents.

Customs controls the import and export of goods based on unified management documents, as well as accompanying customs declarations and certificates of origin.

The unified management document is a cross-border trade document recognized by all EU countries. This document helps promote cross-border trade among EU countries, allowing import companies to arrange goods to be shipped from ports of entry to EU markets with just one document.

All packaged products or canned foods must be labeled in Polish, indicating product ingredients, nutritional value, recommended date of consumption, producer name and address, product weight, and other information.

According to the testing regulations and certification laws of the European Union and Poland, all products must bear the CE mark (European Union product certification mark) on their packaging.

The Polish Testing and Identification Center is responsible for issuing relevant certificates, and detailed information can be found on the center's website (www.pcbc. gov.cn).

2. Animal and plant inspection and quarantine

According to Polish animal quarantine regulations, importers of live animals, fresh frozen meat, and canned meat should apply for an animal quarantine permit from the Polish Ministry of Agriculture. When imported goods enter the country, the animal quarantine officer stationed at the port inspects the animal quarantine certificate issued by the country of origin and the quarantine permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. When applying for a quarantine permit, the country of origin, destination country (if in transit), type and quantity of goods, name of Polish border port, and quarantine permit issued by the regional quarantine officer of the animal enclosure or slaughterhouse should be specified.

At present, Poland only imports animals and products from countries or regions that export to the EU. Once the EU stops importing from a certain location, Poland will immediately take the same action. The meat and meat products exported to Poland should come from slaughterhouses or meat processing plants that have obtained export licenses to the European Union or the United States, or from enterprises recognized by the Polish Ministry of Agriculture's quarantine personnel through on-site investigation according to bilateral agreements.

The plant quarantine work in Poland is managed by the National Plant Quarantine Administration under the Ministry of Agriculture. Imported plants and plant products should be inspected by plant inspection personnel stationed at the border port of Poland, and a plant quarantine certificate issued by the relevant agency of the country of origin of the product should be presented. If necessary, quarantine personnel can take samples for testing. Plant inspection personnel issue decisions to allow the entry, destruction, and return of goods based on inspection.

Dried coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa powder, plant seasonings, original herbs, frozen fruits and vegetables, and European fresh fruits and vegetables weighing less than 10 kilograms do not require plant quarantine.

The list of plants, plant products, and harmful organisms prohibited from entering the country is released by the Ministry of Agriculture of Poland.

China and Poland have signed an agreement on plant quarantine.

Residency and Naturalization

There are three types of Polish residence cards: short-term residence, permanent residence, and EU long-term residence. Short term residency is for 3 months or more but less than 3 years, permanent residency is for 10 years, and long-term residency in the EU is for 5 years.

After obtaining permanent residency or EU long-term residence permit in Poland for at least 3 years, one can apply to acquire Polish citizenship in recognized form.

Poland's risk level is blue (low risk)

public security

Security situation: The overall social security situation in Poland is good, but passengers should still pay attention to relevant safety precautions in crowded places such as tourist attractions, train stations, sleeper cabins, long-distance buses, hotels, restaurants, etc.

Preventive measures: Do not carry or store large amounts of cash or valuable items at your residence, and avoid "revealing your wealth" when going out. When going out for shopping, dining, or taking public transportation, please be vigilant, take care of each other, and take good care of your personal belongings. Do not leave your belongings unattended due to carelessness or momentary carelessness. Do not leave valuable items on the tour bus. Do not engage in abnormal trading activities such as privately contacting and purchasing amber products to avoid being deceived. When there is a personal threat or property loss, it is necessary to report to the police in a timely manner.

If encountering police officers checking identity documents, please ask them to present their work documents first. If the documents are confiscated by the police, they can be required to provide proof of confiscation and record the police number and police car number. When fined, you can request a fine receipt from the police. Bribing law enforcement officers is a serious illegal act. Do not submit tips, favors, or other forms of payment to the police in any way. If you have any questions about the identity of a police officer, you can call the emergency hotline to inquire.

natural disaster

There are basically no major natural disasters.

FDA

The food hygiene condition is good. Due to aging water pipelines and other reasons, water quality in cities such as Warsaw is somewhat polluted. It is recommended to purchase treated bottled or barreled water for drinking.

Urgent Help

Polish emergency hotline: Use your mobile phone to dial+48-112, use your landline to dial: Police 997, Fire 998, Emergency 999.

Consular Protection Hotline of the Chinese Embassy in Poland:+48-506957563, Address: ul. Bonifraterska 1, Warsaw, Poland。

Consular Protection Hotline of the Chinese Consulate General in Gdansk:+48-515290066, Address: Al. Grunwaldzka 1, Gdansk, Poland。

air traffic

Poland is located in central Europe, with a superior geographical location and convenient international transportation. German, French, British, Dutch, Austrian and other airlines have flights to Poland. LOT operates regular flights from Poland to over 110 destinations around the world.

At present, Air China has a direct route from Warsaw to Beijing

The main international airports in Poland are Warsaw Chopin International Airport and Balice International Airport in Krakow in the south. You can take a bus or taxi directly from both cities to the airport.

land transport

The total length of railway operation in Poland is over 19000 kilometers, and passenger trains are divided into express, general express, and local trains, which can easily reach major cities. The trains run on time and safely. The total length of the Bo Highway is over 420000 kilometers, including more than 5100 kilometers of expressways.

Urban transportation

Passengers taking buses (trams, buses, and subways) need to purchase tickets in advance and in full at the ticket machines near the station, and get on the bus to get a ticket. Some lines also have ticket machines on board. Students studying abroad in other countries who purchase discounted student tickets must ensure that they have an International Student Identity Card. Only holding a foreign student identity card cannot purchase discounted tickets. Bus ticket inspection adopts a spot check system. Ticket inspectors hold ticket inspection machines, wear identification, and will close the ticketing office on the bus before conducting ticket inspection. Failure to purchase tickets in full or to book tickets for boarding is considered ticket evasion and will result in high fines.

Taking a taxi generally requires advance phone reservation or calling through a mobile application. There are also dedicated taxi stops at airports, train stations, and other places where passengers can queue up to take the taxi.

major city

1. Warsaw: The capital city Warsaw is the political, economic, cultural, and transportation center of Poland, located on both sides of the Vistula River in the central eastern section. The river stretches for about 29 kilometers from north to south, 26 kilometers from east to west, and covers an area of approximately 500 square kilometers. There are over 1.86 million residents in the urban area. The climate is mild. Warsaw had settlements in the 10th century and took on urban scale in the early 15th century. It became the capital in 1596. During World War II, it suffered severe damage and was quickly rebuilt after the war. The main industries include machinery manufacturing (automobiles, motors), metal processing, metallurgy, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, food, printing, and textiles. Warsaw has higher education institutions such as the Polish Academy of Sciences, the University of Warsaw (founded in 1816), the Warsaw Institute of Technology, the Warsaw School of Economics, and the Chopin University of Music, as well as some vocational colleges. Cultural facilities include the National Library (with a collection of over 2.6 million books), the National Museum, the National Theatre, and the Art Exhibition Hall. The International Chopin Piano Competition and Violin Competition began in 1927 and 1935, respectively. The ancient city has architectural relics from the 17th and 18th centuries. Chopin's former residence is located in the northwest suburb of Warsaw, in the village of Gerazova Wola.

2. Krakow: Krakow is located on the Vistula River in southern Poland, about 300 kilometers away from Warsaw. With a population of 800000, it is the largest cultural, scientific, and industrial center in Poland, as well as one of the most concentrated places of historical sites and the largest tourist cities in Poland. Before Krakow was incorporated into the Polish national territory at the end of the 10th century, the Duke of Vistula had already established his capital here. From King Casimir (1034-1058), Krakow became the capital of Poland. Since 1320, Krakow has been the coronation site for kings. In 1794, the Ko ś ciuszko Uprising centered around Krakow. After Poland was partitioned, Krakow became part of the Austro Hungarian Empire. During World War II, the city of K was incorporated into the "Viceroyalty" of the German territory. At that time, Krakow was one of the largest resistance centers in Poland. Krakow has 11 higher education institutions, among which Jagiellonian University was established in 1363 and is the oldest university in Poland and one of the oldest universities in Europe.

3. Gdansk: Gdansk is the capital of the coastal province and the largest city in northern Poland. It is located on the south coast of the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the Vistula River, the longest river in Poland. It forms an integrated port city cluster with Sopot and Gdynia, known as the "Triple City" (with a total population of about 750000). It is an important port and transportation hub along the Baltic Sea coast. Gdansk is an important center for shipbuilding, petrochemicals, machinery, and food processing industries in Poland. It is also an important center for science, culture, art, higher education, and museum studies, with convenient water, land, and air transportation to Poland and neighboring countries, and developed tourism and entertainment industries. Gdansk is still one of the largest ancient architectural complexes in Poland, with Gothic and Renaissance style buildings, most famous for its ancient city, churches, and city walls. Northern Poland is rich in Baltic amber and is one of the countries with the richest amber reserves. Gdansk is Poland's main amber processing center and the world's largest amber distribution center.

In addition, the northwestern city of Toren is the birthplace of astronomer Copernicus.

Commodity prices

Poland's main mineral resources include coal, sulfur, copper, zinc, lead, aluminum, silver, etc. Its shale gas reserves rank among the top in Europe. The main agricultural products include wheat, rye, barley, oats, sugar beets, potatoes, rapeseed, etc. The livestock products mainly include cattle, pigs, sheep, etc. Poland has abundant amber reserves, worth nearly 100 billion US dollars, and is a major producer of amber in the world with a history of several hundred years of amber mining.

The national currency of Poland is Zloty. Credit cards are widely used in Poland, and it is convenient to exchange US dollars, euros, and zlotys, but it is more inconvenient to use and exchange UnionPay cards and Chinese yuan. There are currency exchange stations (Kantor) in major cities and tourist destinations. Major banks generally do not accept non bank customers to exchange foreign currencies. The exchange rate at airport foreign currency exchange stations is usually not as favorable as other exchange stations.

Due to the regional situation in the past two years, the price index in Poland has risen rapidly, but the overall price level is still relatively low compared to Western European countries.

Insurance Medical

The medical service system in Poland is relatively complete, with over 900 comprehensive hospitals, more than 20000 clinics, over 180000 beds, and more than 130000 doctors nationwide. Generally, those with a master's degree or above have high professional quality. Medical service institutions are divided into two categories: public and private.

Poland implements compulsory universal medical insurance - National Health Fund (NFZ) insurance, which is available to all Polish citizens and foreigners legally residing in Poland, excluding staff of diplomatic agencies and international organizations in Poland. NFZ insurance provides free access to medical services provided by public healthcare institutions and private healthcare institutions that have signed agreements with NFZ. Employees (including foreigners) working in Poland shall pay medical insurance premiums at a certain proportion of their income, which shall be withheld by the employer every month. The medical benefits enjoyed by the insured also apply to direct family members who do not need to pay additional insurance. All social insurance premiums are paid to the National Social Insurance Corporation, which then transfers them to the National Medical and Health Foundation through banks. Low income individuals who are unable to participate in insurance may be exempt from paying premiums after obtaining approval from their local township government. The scope of medical insurance includes prevention, diagnosis, and treatment services for various diseases, such as preventing the occurrence of diseases and injuries, early detection of diseases, diagnosis, treatment, and care of diseases, preventing disabilities and their living restrictions, etc; Health check ups unrelated to treatment (such as driver's license check ups, etc.), nursing home treatment without a doctor's prescription, non essential dental treatment, non mandatory vaccination, unconventional treatment at the patient's own expense, medical services paid by the national government, and treatment conducted abroad are not covered by medical insurance. Medical services are divided into five categories: family doctors, clinics, specialized and comprehensive hospitals, rehabilitation treatment centers, and emergency centers. In general, insured individuals have fixed (with an agreement with NFZ) family doctors and basic medical clinics, which can be changed twice free of charge within one year. They can only seek medical treatment in specialized and comprehensive hospitals with a referral (hospital transfer) form issued by the initial doctor. Individual drug purchases are reimbursed for drug expenses based on the disease type, but the reimbursement ratio is different. For prescriptions issued by doctors from non contracted medical units, the drug expenses are fully borne by the patient. In the event of an emergency, illness that causes them to be unable to move or requires further continuous treatment, insured persons have the right to use health and medical exclusive transportation vehicles (including airplanes) free of charge to go to the nearest medical unit for diagnosis and treatment. The Minister of Health has the authority to decide whether domestic patients need to undergo diagnosis and treatment abroad. The medical expenses of patients abroad are paid through advance disclosure of the budget.

Without National Health Fund (NFZ) insurance, one can pay to receive national public healthcare, purchase commercial healthcare insurance, or purchase monthly or yearly medical services from private healthcare institutions.

Customs taboos

1. Important holidays:

New Year: January 1st

San Wang Festival: January 6th

Easter: The date is not fixed, usually on a Sunday in the second half of March or April, and the following Monday

Labor Day: May 1st

National Day (Constitution Day): May 3rd

Corpus Christi: The date is not fixed, usually on a Thursday in June

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary: August 15th

Halloween: November 1st

Independence Day: November 11th

Christmas: December 25th to 26th

2. Common Etiquette:

Polish people attach great importance to dealing with outsiders. Their habit is to use more serious names as much as possible. For men, Polish people always refer to them as' Pan '(sir). For women, it is called 'Pani' (Miss or Lady). When greeting others in social situations, Polish people will definitely refer to them as' you '. If they address each other as' you ', it mostly means that their relationship is very close and they have been together for a long time.

In Poland, the most commonly used greeting etiquette is handshake and hug. When family and friends meet, they often give hugs. And kissing hands is more common in some elegant social occasions. Generally speaking, the object of the kiss on the hand should be a woman, and the best place to perform the kiss should be indoors. When saluting, men should hold the woman's hand and give a symbolic light kiss on her fingertips or back of her hand. If the kiss makes a sound or touches the wrist, it is not in compliance with regulations.

Polish people do not like to use their fingers to emphasize their tone when talking to others, nor do they want to see someone pointing their hand directly at their face. In their eyes, these are all disrespectful behaviors. If the other person makes movements such as stretching or yawning, which they see as signs of impatience, they will no longer be willing to talk to them.

Polish people generally love flowers. Among all the flowers, they like the tricolor violet the most and have designated it as the national flower. When giving flowers to Polish people, it is usually customary to give an odd number.

When communicating with Polish people, special attention should be paid to: firstly, the influence of Catholicism in Poland is ubiquitous. Secondly, Polish people have a strong sense of national pride, and when talking to them, mentioning Poland's great figures and contributions to world civilization is the most heartwarming. Thirdly, Poles are very concerned about etiquette in dealing with people. When drinking with Polish people, it is best not to force them to drink multiple times, and it is better for everyone to drink freely.

3. Customs and traditions:

According to Polish customs, it is advisable to wear a conservative style suit and a skirt for women on various formal occasions. For major events, the requirements for guests' attire are often indicated on the invitation. When attending high art performances such as concerts, clothing should be neat and appropriate. Generally speaking, formal attire should be worn, and casual wear and shoes should not be worn.

The dietary habits of Polish people are roughly similar to those of other Central and Eastern European countries. Specifically, Polish people mainly eat noodles and sometimes rice; I love to eat grilled, boiled, and stewed dishes with a salty taste; I like to eat pigs, cows, and chicken. Polish people have a high tolerance for alcohol and often drink strong spirits before meals and sweet drinks after meals; I love to drink coffee and black tea. When drinking black tea, I usually add sugar and a slice of fresh lemon. More and more Polish people are beginning to accept and love Chinese green tea.

Polish people prefer to treat guests to meals in interpersonal communication. Regardless of whether the food suits their taste, guests should strive to eat more and express gratitude to the host for their hospitality. When dining, avoid making noise from knife and fork collisions, do not make sucking sounds when drinking soup, and do not speak with food in your mouth.

4. Main taboos

In terms of dietary taboos, Polish people generally avoid eating animal organs (except for liver and beef tripe), and do not like to eat some special parts of the animal body, such as the tongue, hooves, and tail. Polish people love cats and dogs, so they are very averse to eating their meat and even protest. Polish people are not very familiar with or interested in seafood, while shrimp is more popular.

Poland, like many Catholic countries in Europe, has many taboos. Polish Catholics do not eat meat (except fish) every Friday. It is said that Friday is the Good Friday when Jesus was crucified. Polish people also tend to avoid the number 13 and refrain from holding any ceremonial activities on Fridays or the 13th.

Communications Power

The international long-distance code for Poland is 0048. The mobile network frequency in Poland is the same as that in China, and the SIM card can be separated. Mobile phones brought from China can be purchased and used in Poland, and can also be used for roaming.

The power supply voltage in Poland is 230 volts, 50 hertz, and the power socket is a double round socket.

contact information

The House of Representatives: www.sejm.gov.pl

Parliamentary Senate: www.senat.gov.pl

Prime Minister's Office: www.kprm.gov.pl

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: www.gov.pl/web/diplomacy

Department of Investment and Development: www.gov.pl/web/rozwoj

Ministry of Family, Labor and Social Policy: www.gov.pl/web/rodzina

Ministry of Internal Affairs: www.gov.pl/web/mswia

Police Headquarters: www.kgp.gov.pl

Border Defense Bureau: www.strazgraniczna.pl

Ministry of Finance (Customs): www.gov.pl/web/finanse

Central Bureau of Statistics: www.stat.gov.pl

International Cultural Exchange Center: www.iam.pl

National Tourism Administration of the People's Republic of China: www.pot.gov.pl

Polish Airlines: www.lot.com