Hungary→Poland
Hungary to Poland
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, carry a letter of parental consent for travel to Poland.
Poland maintains an embassy or consulate in Hungary, so any consular application or assistance can be handled without leaving Hungary.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, ensure you have one of the accepted travel documents: a passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport.
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Poland but it is not required for entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Poland?
Hungarian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Poland for a short tourist stay.
What travel documents can I use to enter Poland?
You may use an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport to enter Poland.
Do I need any vaccinations to travel to Poland?
Poland does not require or recommend any vaccinations for this route.
Do I need to register when I arrive in Poland?
You do not have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card to enter Poland on this route.
Is travel insurance mandatory for entry to Poland?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Poland but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel from Hungary to Poland?
If you are under 18, you need a letter of parental consent to travel to Poland.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Poland — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
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More about Poland
Europe
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Currency
- PLN
- Known for
- Rich History, Scenery, Food
- Food
- Pierogi, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Goulash
Landscapes
Travel tips for Poland
