ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024 EST.): 38,539,201 • CAPITAL: Warsaw • VISA: Passport must be valid for three months beyond date of departure from the Schengen Area and contain at least one blank page for stamps; no visa required for stays of up to 90 days. Visitors may be asked to provide proof of onward/return journey and suffi cient funds for their trip • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B recommended;
immunization against tick-borne encephalitis is further advised for those planning on partaking in outdoor activities within certain endemic areas • CURRENCY: Złoty (PLN). Credit cards are accepted • TIPPING: 10-15% for service; leave change for housekeeping • TIME: GMT+1 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. An International Driving Permit is required • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): Jan 1, 6; Apr 20-21; May 1, 3; Jun 8, 19; Aug 15; Nov 1, 11; Dec 25-26 • LANGUAGE: Polish; English is widely spoken • COUNTRY DIAL CODE: +48
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Warsaw Chopin (WAW) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: Direct: 8.5h from NY; 11.5h from Los Angeles; 10h+ from Miami. With layover: 13h+ from San Francisco
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