The Poland Business Travel Guide has some interesting and useful tools and resources for business travellers to assist them on their trips. The travel guide has some important information such as business customs, culture, tips, visa information, facts on Poland and more. A good understanding of other cultures, languages, customs and traditions can bring rewards for business travellers helping to foster a climate of better understanding, avoid cultural misunderstandings and helping to create a successful business trip.
Poland Guide
Quick Facts on Poland
Poland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Travel Advice and Tips
Public Holidays
Poland Map
Poland Weather
Currency Converter & Travel Money Exchange
Poland Hotels & Flights
Travel Insurance
Quick Facts on Poland
Country: Poland
Capital: Warsaw
Currency: Zloty
Population: 38.1 Million
Area total: 313,000 sq km
Languages: Polish
Time Zone: GMT +1
Daylight Saving Details: Starts in late March until late October
Electricity: 230V 50Hz
Dialling Code: 48
GDP: USD$ 468.5bn (2010)
Religion: Predominately Catholic
Political System: Republic
Internet Domain: .pl
Poland Travel Advice
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office offers travellers useful advice when travelling to Poland. You can find more information on entry requirements for Poland, advice on local laws and customs, health considerations, tips on safety and security and the address and contact details of the British Embassy in Poland. The information is updated on a regular basis making it a useful resource to check for both business and leisure travellers, before starting their trips to Poland. For more information please see: Poland Travel Advice
Visa Requirements
No visa requirement for national of EU member states. No visa need for US and Canadian nationals for visits less than six months. Visa requirements are subject to change with changes in requirements and rules for further information please see: Poland Visa Requirements
Business Customs and Etiquette
Business dress is conservative and smart. Greetings usually consist of a handshake. Initial meetings can be very formal and titles and surnames are used, should wait to be invited before using first names. Giving business cards to all in meeting is accepted custom.
Travel Advice and Tips
The majority of trips to Poland for business visitors and tourists take place each year without incident. You should be aware of pick pockets and thefts of passports and at ATM machines. It is advisable to stay away from unregulated taxis, there have been incidents of over charging, using official taxis is recommended. Car crime means valuables should not be left in the car, valuables should also not be visible in public. It is wise to always remain vigilant and alert to your surroundings and environment to help avoid any undue incidents.
Travel Checklist: See our Packing & Travel Checklist containing useful tips and reminders to ensure you have everything you will need on your trip.
Travel Vaccinations: It is recommended you check with your GP for the latest advice on whether you require any travel vaccinations up to eight weeks before you travel. For more information and advice on travel vaccinations please see the NHS Fit for Travel website.
Tipping: If service charge is not included usually around 10%
Hours of Business:
For Businesses:
8.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday
For Shops:
06.00 to 19.00 (for smaller shops and stores) Monday to Friday & closed earlier in Saturdays.
08.00/09.00 to 21.00 (for larger shops & supermarkets) Monday to Friday
10.00 to 18.00 on Saturdays.
For Banks:
09.00 to 18.00 Monday to Friday
NOTE: There are some stores with 24 opening times.
Public Holidays
Public Holidays (2012):
January 1: New Year's Day
January 6: Epiphany
April 8: Easter Sunday
April 9: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day / May Day
May 3: Constitution Day
May 17: Ascension
June 7: Corpus Christi
August 15: Assumption Day
November 1: All Saint's Day
November 11: Independence Day
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Second Day of Christmas
Poland Map
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Disclaimer: The information given in on this website is given in good faith and to the best of our knowledge. If there are any discrepancies in no way do we intend to mislead. Important travel details and arrangements should be confirmed and verified with the relevant authorities.
