Mid-term data show Poland’s border checks with Germany refused 352 entries, detained 165 people

Six months after Poland re-introduced temporary controls along its western frontier, the Border Guard has published a rare performance report. Between July 2025 and December 2025 officers screened 558 000 travellers and 261 000 vehicles, refusing entry to 352 foreign nationals and arresting 165 individuals attempting irregular crossings into Germany.

The checks—carried out with police and military support—were imposed after Berlin tightened its own side of the border amid concerns about secondary asylum flows. While EU partners initially criticised the move as a blow to Schengen free movement, Warsaw argues the numbers vindicate targeted inspections.



Freight traffic has been largely unaffected because inspections focus on passenger cars and minibuses, but business travellers face random stop-and-check procedures. Mobility managers now advise employees to carry passports even on routine intra-Schengen trips and ensure residence cards are on hand.

The current mandate runs until early April 2026; Warsaw has not indicated whether it will seek another extension. Companies with cross-border commuters between Lower Silesia/Lubuskie and Berlin should monitor announcements and adjust schedules if inspections intensify.