Poland travel essentials: advice, plugs, emergency numbers
Before you visit Poland: travel advice level, plug type C/E, 230V, emergency 112, currency PLZ.
Travel advice (UK FCDO)
No advice against travel Updated 2026-11-11
Latest change (original, English)
Updated information following the terrorist attack in Kraków, including advice for those affected (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
Updated information following the terrorist attack in Kraków, including advice for those affected (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
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⚠️ This is the UK government’s assessment. Rules for your passport (visa, entry) can be different — check your own government’s official travel advice too.
CapitalWarsaw
CurrencyPLZ, PLN
LanguagesPolish
Calling code+48
Emergency numbers112 · 999 · 997 · 998
Plug typesType C, Type E
Voltage230 V
Driving sideRight
Population38M