Do not let anyone into Poland - who to turn back at the border without a visa.

Some Ukrainians have the opportunity to travel to Poland, but there is a risk of being sent back home due to the lack or expiration of necessary documents. Therefore, it is essential to have a biometric passport and health insurance in case of treatment in Poland. Most often, Ukrainians can travel visa-free by meeting certain conditions.

The website Novyny.LIVE reported on who may have problems crossing the border with Poland in July 2025.

For entry into Poland, Ukrainians need a biometric passport and insurance that covers medical expenses in the country. Ukrainians are allowed visa-free travel to the Schengen Area countries provided they have a biometric passport.

'The absence in Schengen Area countries for a continuous period of 90 days allows for new stays of up to 90 days,' they clarified on the website of the Federal Foreign Office.

For a tourist trip to Poland, it is enough to have a biometric passport and meet the conditions of the visa-free regime. For refugees, simplified border crossing conditions are in place, however, a biometric passport or registration in active combat zones is required.

Who needs a visa

A visa is required for entry into Poland in the following cases:

• the validity of the biometric passport has expired;
• the 90-day period of stay in Schengen zone countries has been exhausted;
• entry is not being made with a biometric passport from a territory that does not belong to the Schengen zone;
• the purpose of the visit is not tourism or visiting relatives, but employment, education, entrepreneurship, etc.

When visiting Poland, it is important to consider your visit goals and have the necessary document that allows you to cross the border.

Other important aspects

Ukrainians in Poland can receive state benefits, access to free medical and legal assistance. Additionally, it is important to consider the launch of the EES system in Poland, which automates border control and enhances security, especially for foreigners.

Ukrainians planning to travel to Poland should remember the requirement for a biometric passport and insurance for treatment. This country has a visa-free regime for Ukrainians provided they have the necessary documents, but there are also cases where a visa needs to be obtained. Adhering to visa rules and careful trip planning will help avoid inconveniences when crossing the border.