Romania→Poland
Romania to Poland
Do I need a visa for Poland?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Poland for a tourist stay. One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. This visa-free entry does not allow paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You may enter Poland with a valid Romanian passport or with your national identity card. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Poland?
No vaccinations are required to enter Poland for this trip. For broader health advice you can consult Romania’s National Institute of Public Health; the World Health Organization advises polio vaccination for residents and long-term visitors who lack recent vaccination proof.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a tourist stay of up to 90 days. For stays longer than three months the source refers to registration at the territorial office of the Office for Foreigners.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel document as adults—a valid passport or a national identity card—and do not need additional parental-consent or notarised papers for entry to Poland on this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Medical insurance is a condition of entry to Poland and the policy must be concluded in Romania; policies cannot be concluded in Poland. Authorities also recommend the European Health Insurance Card and private travel insurance for wider coverage such as repatriation or baggage loss.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my national ID instead of a passport?
Romanian citizens may use either a valid passport or a valid national identity card to enter Poland; a driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Do I need to prove I can support myself financially?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds such as cash, bank statements or sponsorship letters when entering Poland on this tourist trip.
Is travel or health insurance required?
Poland requires medical insurance as a condition of entry; the policy must be arranged in Romania rather than in Poland. The official guidance also advises carrying the European Health Insurance Card if you have one and taking out private travel insurance for extra cover.
Do I have to fill in an arrival card or register when I land?
No arrival registration or paper entry card is required for this tourist visit to Poland; you do not need to complete an entry form on arrival.
What if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If a border officer finds your passport damaged or unreadable, you risk being refused entry; carry a valid, intact passport or national identity card. Temporary passports are not accepted for entry on this route.
Will I need an onward or return ticket?
You may be asked for proof of onward or return travel by airlines or border officers, although the official sources provided do not list a requirement for proof of onward ticket as a rule for this route.
What documents do children need?
Romanian minors travelling to Poland need the same accepted travel document as adults—a valid passport or national identity card—and no additional parental-authority documents are required for entry.
Can I transit through Poland without a visa?
You may transit Poland without a visa if you are Romanian and hold a valid passport or national identity card; no separate transit visa is listed for this route in the official sources.
Can I buy the required travel insurance after I arrive in Poland?
You must have a medical/ travel insurance policy arranged in Romania; the official guidance states policies should be concluded in Romania and cannot be taken out in Poland.
Where do I get consular help if something goes wrong?
Consular assistance for Romanians in Poland is provided by the Embassy of Romania in Warsaw; for Polish consular information in Romania the Polish embassy in Bucharest is listed as an official source.
Do I need an electronic travel authorisation or visa to board?
Entry for Romanian citizens is visa-free; no electronic travel authorisation or visa is required — you board with your passport or national identity card only.
Will border officers ask to see my bank statements or cash?
You are not required to show proof of funds on entry to Poland; the official guidance explicitly states no proof of funds is required for this route.
Is the European Health Insurance Card enough for medical cover?
The European Health Insurance Card is recommended for necessary medical care during temporary stays in EU/EEA states, but it does not cover planned treatment — carry it if you have one and also take private travel insurance for broader cover.
Where do I get the visa?
No application or permission is required before travel for this tourist visit—you board with your passport or national identity card only. The Polish embassy in Bucharest is listed as an official source of consular information in Romania, for assistance rather than for applying for travel permission.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 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 or ID card.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Poland — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Poland
Europe
- Capital
- Warsaw
- Currency
- PLN
- Known for
- Rich History, Scenery, Food
- Food
- Pierogi, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, Goulash
Landscapes
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