Poland Visa RequirementsFor Greece passport holders
Greek passport holders travel to Poland without any visa. Both are EU and Schengen members.
Great news! Greece passport holders can enter Poland without a visa for tourism or business purposes.
No visa required. A valid Greek passport or national identity card is accepted. For stays exceeding three months, registration at the local voivodeship office (urzad wojewodzki) is required. The EHIC card covers emergency medical treatment.
Poland is part of the Schengen Area. Your stay counts toward the 90-day limit within any 180-day period for the entire Schengen zone. Learn more about Schengen rules →
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
3 months beyond departure from Schengen
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
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Greece to Poland: What You Need to Know
Poland and Greece are both EU and Schengen members. Greek nationals enjoy full freedom of movement to Poland. Warsaw and Krakow are among the most popular city-break destinations in Central Europe. Poland has a growing Greek student and professional community. Both countries cooperate closely within EU institutions.
Money & Banking
Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. Withdraw PLN from ATMs on arrival or exchange at banks. ATMs are widely available. Card payments are common but carry some cash for smaller vendors and markets.
Practical Tips
Direct flights connect Athens to Warsaw (WAW) and Krakow (KRK). Poland uses its own currency, the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk and the Tatra Mountains are popular destinations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Greek citizens need a visa to visit Poland?
No. Both Greece and Poland are EU and Schengen members. Greek nationals travel freely.
What currency does Poland use?
Poland uses the Polish zloty (PLN), not the euro. Withdraw PLN from ATMs or exchange at banks.
Are there direct flights from Greece to Poland?
Yes. Direct flights connect Athens to Warsaw (WAW) and Krakow (KRK) with Ryanair and Aegean among other carriers.
What makes Krakow worth visiting?
Krakow is Poland's cultural capital and second-largest city. Its Old Town and Wawel Castle are UNESCO listed. The former Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) has become a vibrant cultural and nightlife district. Oskar Schindler's Factory (now a WWII museum), the Wieliczka Salt Mine (UNESCO), and the proximity to Auschwitz-Birkenau memorial (1.5 hours) make the city deeply historically significant.
Can Greek nationals work in Poland?
Yes. As EU citizens, Greek nationals have full freedom of movement rights in Poland.
How do I get from Greece to Poland?
Direct flights from Athens and Thessaloniki to Warsaw (WAW) and Krakow (KRK) operate with LOT Polish Airlines and Wizz Air. Journey is about 2.5-3 hours. Budget fares are often available.
What are the main tourist attractions in Poland?
Warsaw, Krakow (including the Wawel Castle and Kazimierz district), Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial, the Wieliczka Salt Mine, Gdansk and the Tatra Mountains are the top attractions.
Is Poland affordable for Greek travelers?
Yes. Poland is one of the EU's most affordable countries for tourists. Krakow restaurant meals cost PLN 25-60 (EUR 6-14) in traditional restaurants. Accommodation is significantly cheaper than in Western Europe. Budget EUR 40-70 per day for mid-range travel.
Is Poland affordable for Greek travellers?
Yes. Poland is generally affordable compared to Western Europe. Accommodation, dining and transport are reasonably priced.
What is Polish cuisine?
Polish cuisine is hearty and warming: pierogi (dumplings stuffed with meat, cheese and potato, or mushrooms and cabbage), bigos (hunter's stew with sauerkraut and meat), zurek (sour rye soup with egg and sausage), and gołabki (stuffed cabbage rolls). Polish craft beer and regional vodkas are integral to food culture.
What is the significance of Auschwitz-Birkenau for visitors?
Auschwitz-Birkenau is the UNESCO-listed memorial and museum on the site of the Nazi German concentration and extermination camps where approximately 1.1 million people, mostly Jewish, were killed during WWII. A visit is deeply sobering and historically essential. Advance booking is mandatory; free self-guided entry requires timed tickets. Guided tours provide important historical context.
What is Warsaw like after WWII reconstruction?
Warsaw was 85% destroyed during WWII, including the deliberate razing of the city after the 1944 Warsaw Uprising. The Old Town was meticulously reconstructed from historical records and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a symbol of the city's reconstruction. The Warsaw Rising Museum is one of Europe's most impactful and technologically sophisticated historical museums.