COVID-19: temporary limitations in Poland

update: 18.10.2021

 

SOCIAL LIFE / CULTURAL EVENTS – RESTRICTIONS

Museums and art galleries
Museums and art galleries are open and can operate under a strict sanitary regime. A limit of 1 person per 10 m2 is in effect.

Cinemas
Cinemas have resumed both outdoor and indoor activities. They operate under a strict sanitary regime at no more than 75% occupancy. Wearing masks covering both mouth and nose is mandatory.

Theatres, operas, and philharmonics

– Outdoors: Theaters, operas and philharmonic halls have resumed their activities in the open air. They operate under a strict sanitary regime at no more than 75% occupancy. No more than 250 attendees are allowed.

This number does not include persons vaccinated against COVID-19.

– Indoors: Theaters, operas and philharmonic halls have resumed their indoor activity. They operate under a strict sanitary regime at no more than 75% occupancy. Event organisers must ensure that the limit of 1 person per 10 m2 is observed. Wearing masks covering both mouth and nose is mandatory.

Cultural and community centres
Cultural and community centres may conduct activities both outdoors and indoors, provided that the number of attendees does not exceed 15 people and a distance of 1.5 m between them is maintained, and that participants comply with the requirement to cover mouth and nose.

Concerts and circus shows

Indoor concert activities have been resumed under the following conditions:
– no more than 75% of seats may be made available to viewers or listeners,
– a distance of 1.5 m between viewers or listeners must be maintained, and if no designated seats are available, a limit of 1 person per 10 metres squared must be observed,
– ensuring that viewers or listeners comply with the requirement to cover mouth and nose.

Concerts and circus performances can be organised outdoors under the following conditions:
– no more than 75% of seats may be made available to viewers or listeners,
– a distance of 1.5 m between viewers or listeners must be maintained, and if no designated seats are available, a limit of 1 person per 15 metres squared must be observed; additionally, no more than 250 attendees are allowed. Persons vaccinated against Covid-19 shall not count towards the limit.
– ensuring that viewers or listeners comply with the requirement to cover mouth and nose.

Entertainment – Outdoor amusement parks
Outdoor amusement parks can resume operations at up to 75% occupancy.

Libraries
Libraries may make their collections available to readers provided that the limit of 1 person per 10 m2 of space is observed; librarians shall not count towards this limit. Information on the limit of persons allowed into the library shall be posted at the library’s entrance.

Public and research libraries may organise indoor meetings and events provided that the following criteria are met:
– no more than 15 attendees are allowed, with each of them maintaining a distance of 1.5 m from other persons;
– ensuring that attendees comply with the requirement to cover mouth and nose.
Valid until 31 October

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Public transport vehicles may be boarded by a limited number of persons.
All means of public transport across Poland may only make up to 100% of seats available to passengers
Valid until 31 October

 

RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES

We also recommend that all ceremonies be held outdoors.Tthere is a limit in places of religious worship – a max. 75% of full capacity.
Important! In churches and places of worship it is mandatory to cover your mouth and nose.
The limit shall not apply to persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

 

GATHERINGS AND MEETINGS

GATHERINGS
Up to 150 people may participate in a public gathering at the same time. Participants are required to maintain a distance of 1.5 m from others. Additionally, the distance between individual gatherings must be at least 100 m.

MEETINGS
Up to 150 people may participate in events and meetings, either outdoors, indoors or in designated gastronomic areas. A distance between individual tables must be maintained (only every other table may be occupied, with a 1.5 m distance between tables – unless there is a screen between them with a height of at least 1 m, counting from the table’s surface).

This number does not include persons vaccinated against COVID-19.
Valid until 31 October

WEDDINGS, COMMUNIONS, FUNERAL RECEPTIONS AND OTHER CELEBRATIONS
Special events may be organised outdoors and indoors alike (e.g. inside restaurants). A limit of 150 attendees is in effect. Such events may only take place under a strict sanitary regime. A distance between individual tables must be maintained (only every other table may be occupied, with a 1.5 m distance between tables – unless there is a screen between them with a height of at least 1 m, counting from the table’s surface).

This number does not include persons vaccinated against COVID-19.
Valid until 31 October

NIGHT CLUBS, DISCOS AND OTHER PLACES FOR DANCING
Night clubs, discos and other dancing venues resumed their activities. The limit of max. 150 people will apply.

This number does not include persons vaccinated against COVID-19.
Valid until 31 October

FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS, CONGRESSES AND CONFERENCES
Trade fairs, congresses and conferences can be organised provided that the limit of 1 person per 10 m2 is complied with.
Valid until 31 October

EDUCATION
From 31 May, all students will return to stationary learning.
Valid until further notice

NURSERIES AND KINDERGARTENS
From 19 April 2021, nurseries and kindergartens in the entire country will be open, providing care for all children.
Valid until further notice

 

BORDERS AND INTERNATIONAL TRAFFIC

INTERNATIONAL RAILWAY TRAFFIC
International passenger transport by rail that crosses the Polish border is suspended.
Valid until 31 October

 

ECONOMY

SHOPPING CENTRES AND LARGE-FORMAT STORES

Shopping malls, DIY and furniture shops are open. They are allow to operate under a strict sanitary regime, with a limit of 1 person per 10 m2.
Valid until 31 October

GASTRONOMY
Gastronomic establishments operate under a strict sanitary regime at no more than 75% occupancy. A distance between individual tables must be maintained.
Valid until 31 October

Hotel restaurants
Hotel restaurants operate under a strict sanitary regime at no more than 75% occupancy. A distance between individual tables must be maintained.
Valid until 31 October

HAIR AND BEAUTY SALONS, TATTOO PARLORS
Hair and beauty salons across the country are open. They are allow to operate under a strict sanitary regime.
Valid until 31 October

HOTELS
Hotels have resumed operations. A 75% occupancy limit is in effect.
The limit shall not apply to persons fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and organised groups of children and adolescents under 12 years of age.
Valid until 31 October