POLAND TERMINATES 1991 BILATERAL VISA-WAIVER AGREEMENT FOR U.S. CITIZENS
December 19, 2025
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On November 4, 2025, the Police Border Guard headquarters in Poland announced that U.S. citizens are no longer entitled to remain visa-free in Poland for stays exceeding 90 days within any 180-day period. This change follows the October 12, 2025 implementation of Article 6(1) of the Schengen Borders Code governing the movement of persons across borders within the European Union. Travelers who need to exceed these limitations must preemptively obtain an appropriate visa or residence authorization and are further advised that “failure to comply may result in overstay penalties or future entry restrictions.”
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