UK updates Poland travel advice with new Schengen Entry-Exit System details and renewed Ukraine border alert
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UK re-affirms Poland travel guidance; notes EES impact on entry stamps
The FCDO’s 28 July ‘still-current’ update for Poland draws attention to the Entry/Exit System’s electronic stamping and reiterates security cautions near the Ukrainian border. UK businesses should watch Schengen day counts and prepare for ETIAS.
Australia updates Poland travel advice ahead of ETIAS rollout and temporary border checks
DFAT’s Smartraveller page for Poland, current as of 28 July, adds reminders about ETIAS requirements and Poland’s temporary border checks with Lithuania. Australian businesses should prepare staff for longer land-border transit times and new travel-authorisation formalities in late 2026.
Belarus border crossings at Połowce and Sławatycze remain closed, travellers redirected
Polish authorities confirmed on 28 July that Połowce and Sławatycze border posts with Belarus remain closed. Traffic is being diverted to larger crossings, leading to longer queues and extended journey times for business travellers and freight. Firms should adjust logistics plans and brief staff accordingly.