What financial requirements apply to Ukrainians when entering Poland?

Die Einreise nach Polen umfasst nicht nur eine Passkontrolle, sondern auch eine Überprüfung, ob der Ausländer in der Lage ist, seinen Aufenthalt zu finanzieren. Für Ukrainer gelten klare finanzielle Anforderungen, die eingehalten werden müssen, um Probleme an der Grenze zu vermeiden. Erfahren Sie, wie viel Geld Sie mitbringen müssen, welche Dokumente Sie vorlegen müssen und in welchen Fällen Ihnen die Einreise verweigert werden kann

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To enter Poland, Ukrainian citizens must have not only a valid passport and documents confirming the purpose of their stay, but also sufficient financial means to cover their living expenses and return home. These requirements are checked by the border service, and failure to comply with the rules may be grounds for refusal of entry.

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How much money do you need to have with you to enter Poland?

The amount depends on the length of your planned stay:

up to 4 days — at least PLN 300;

more than 4 days — at least PLN 75 per day.

In addition, if the traveler does not have a return ticket, they must have funds for their return:

- PLN 200 if they arrived from a country neighboring Poland;

- PLN 500 if they arrived from another EU member state;

- PLN 2,500 if they arrived from a country outside the EU.

Documents required for entry

To cross the border, a foreigner must have:

- a valid passport or other travel document;

- a visa or other document confirming the right of stay (e.g., a residence card), if required by the purpose of the trip;

- insurance valid for the entire period of stay, with coverage of at least EUR 30,000. You can quickly select and purchase this medical insurance online on our Visit Ukraine service, choosing the best option in terms of price and conditions.

- confirmation of the purpose of the trip — an invitation, employment contract, certificate of study, etc.

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Additional requirements for students and employees

Persons entering for the purpose of study or employment must have additional supporting documents. For example, students must present a certificate from their university and have at least PLN 1,270 for the first two months of their stay.

Who is exempt from the obligation to prove financial means?

It is not always necessary to prove financial means. Exceptions apply to persons who have:

- a work visa;

- a visa based on a Polish Card;

- a residence card.

Grounds for refusal of entry

Even if you have a visa or a biometric passport, border guards may refuse entry if:

- the purpose of the stay is not confirmed;

- the permitted visa-free period has expired (90 days within 180 days in the Schengen area);

- there is no insurance or financial means;

- the documents are forged.

The decision to refuse entry is made by the head of the border service and is subject to immediate enforcement.

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