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How many days can you spend in Poland?

It depends on why you’re there. Visiting from outside the EU, you can spend 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen area, Poland included. With a residence permit, it’s time away that counts: a permanent residence permit is revoked after more than 6 years outside Poland, an EU long-term resident permit after 12 months in a row outside the EU.

By FlySee Team · Last checked 5 October 2026 · Sources

Visas and stays

How long can you stay in Poland as a visitor?

How many days can you spend in Poland as a visitor from outside the EU? 90 in any 180, counted across all 29 Schengen countries together — days elsewhere in the area use them up too. EES records every entry and exit.

The Schengen area29 countries, one count of 90 days in any 180

Residence permits

Living in Poland: time away on a TRC or permanent residence

On a temporary residence permit (TRC), a break over 6 months — or over 10 months in total — stops the time counting toward EU long-term residence.

Residence permit rules by countryEvery country’s limit on time away

Day calculators for Poland

Poland: questions and answers.

Is Poland in Schengen?

Yes: Poland has been in the Schengen area since 2007, when checks at its borders with the other Schengen countries were abolished. It joined the EU in 2004.

How long can I stay in Poland as a UK citizen?

As a visitor, the same as anyone from outside the EU: 90 days in any 180 across the 29 Schengen countries together, Poland included. Since EES, your entries and exits are recorded at the border instead of stamped in your passport.

How many months can I spend outside Poland on a TRC?

For the time to count toward EU long-term residence: no break over 6 months, and no more than 10 months in total.

Can I spend 90 days in Poland and then 90 in Germany?

Not as a visitor from outside the EU: the 90 days in any 180 count every Schengen country together, so days in Poland and in the rest of the area add up.