Poland

Overview

Some things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Poland should be aware of are:

• Terrorism - terrorist groups continue to make threats to conduct attacks in Poland and across Europe. Monitor local media and be vigilant in public places.
• Crime – watch out for theft and drink spiking.
• Civil unrest - demonstrations and protests can disrupt traffic and public transportation.

New Zealanders travelling or living in Poland should have comprehensive medical and travel insurance policies in place that include provision for medical evacuation by air. 

See below for detailed travel advice

Consular assistance for New Zealanders

Poland does not recognise dual nationality, which may limit our ability to provide consular assistance if you hold both Polish and New Zealand citizenship. 

If you are a citizen of Poland, you will be deemed Polish by the Polish authorities. You should enter and exit Poland on your Polish passport. Polish nationals travelling on foreign passports may be detained, or stopped at the border, until they obtain a Polish travel document. 

Find out more about travelling with dual citizenship. 

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