Access
Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · PolandPassport Atlas
United States passport to Poland
Yes — United States passport holders can visit Poland without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eTA
TStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Poland lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — United States is one of them.
- United States passports get “Visa free” at 112 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Poland passports also enter United States without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Poland
Open to United States passports near Poland
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 3 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
United StatesPoland- Typical duration
- 8.8 hours
- From
- JFK · ORD
- To
- WAW
Airlines LOT Polish Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Poland
Country profile
Capital
Warsaw
Population
37.4 million
Area
312,685 km²
Currency
Polish złoty PLN
Languages
Polish
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Foreign-born
1.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.5%
Ethnic groups · 2011
- Polish96.9%
- other and unspecified1.7%
- Silesian1.1%
- German0.2%
- Ukrainian0.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type C / Type E
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+48
Airports
WAW · KRK · GDN · WRO
Highlights
- Świnoujście
- Kołobrzeg
- Jastrzębie-Zdrój
- Treblinka extermination camp
United States · Visa free
FAQ
Does a United States passport need a visa for Poland?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Poland typically wants about 3 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Poland mission.
What about a Poland passport entering United States?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for Poland as a visitor?
Schengen short-stay (type C)：90 days in any 180-day period。Apply at a Schengen consulate or visa centre in your country of residence, with biometrics, for the main destination.