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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Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Poland scores 87/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Poland Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 2 Poland destinations assessed, Krakow scores highest (87/100), while Warsaw scores lowest (87/100).
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
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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 | 97 | 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) |
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 87/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Poland?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Krakow currently scores highest at 87/100 (Very Safe). Warsaw scores lowest at 87/100.
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.