Krakow Travel Advice

Best time to go to Krakow

Krakow sees toasty summers and freezing winters. Most people come here in the warmer months of June, July and August, when temperatures flutter around the low to mid-twenties. You’ll want to pop a brolly in your suitcase, though, as downpours are a regular occurrence. And if you do visit in the winter, make sure you bring a hat, gloves and plenty of layers.

Passports and Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Poland but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Poland using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health and safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. It’s also a good idea to get a European Health Insurance Card – or EHIC – before leaving the UK. Though it’s not a substitute for travel insurance, it entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Polish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/health

Travel Aware

Travel Aware – Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.

See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.

See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.

Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.

See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.

See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.

The advice can change so check regularly for updates.