U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Reissued after periodic review with minor edits. Exercise normal precautions in Poland.
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Is Poland safe? 🇵🇱
Europe · Updated
As of August 2026, Poland scores 86/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Poland Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 8 Poland destinations assessed, Zakopane scores highest (87/100), while Lodz scores lowest (85/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Ukraine-Poland border Russian military strikes have taken place in Ukraine within 20km of the Polish border. Access to the border is restricted.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Poland: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Poland destinations by safety score
#1🇵🇱ZakopaneVery Safe · updated 29 July 202687#2🇵🇱KatowiceVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#3🇵🇱PoznanVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#4🇵🇱WroclawVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#5🇵🇱GdanskVery Safe · updated 29 July 202686#6🇵🇱KrakowVery Safe · updated 28 July 202686#7🇵🇱WarsawVery Safe · updated 18 August 202685#8🇵🇱LodzVery Safe · updated 29 July 202685
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03 · Evidence Signals
Poland safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.8 / 100k | 96 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2019 | 70.1% | 72 | UN SDG Global Database (2019) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 74/100 | 74 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 6.5 / 100k | 78 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Poland safety FAQ
Is Poland safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Poland Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Poland averages 86/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 18 August 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Poland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Zakopane currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Lodz scores lowest at 85/100.
Where does this Poland safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.