COVID 19 - changes in restrictions announced by the Government of the Republic of Poland

New limits of people

From December 15, the limits of people will be tightened:

• collective transport - max. 75 percent occupancy
• restaurants, bars and hotels - max. 30 percent occupancy by unvaccinated persons (increase of the limit possible only for vaccinated persons verified by the entrepreneur using the COVID-19 certificate)
• cinemas, theaters, sports and religious facilities - max. 30 percent occupancy by unvaccinated persons (increase of the limit possible only for vaccinated and verified persons with the COVID-19 certificate)

Additionally, it will be forbidden to eat and drink in cinemas during screenings.

Remote learning

• From December 20, 2021 to January 9, 2022, all primary and secondary school students will learn remotely.
• Nurseries and kindergartens will continue to function unchanged.

Closed clubs and discos

Clubs, discos and other places open to dancing will be closed from December 15 until further notice. The exception will be New Year's Eve (31.12-1.01). On this night, events can take place in a strict sanitary regime - max. 100 people (the limit does not apply to people who have the COVID-19 certificate).

Compulsory testing for coronavirus

From December 15, each person before arriving to Poland from outside the Schengen area will have to test for COVID-19. The test should be performed no earlier than 24 hours before departure. Importantly, vaccination does not release you from testing.

From December 15, the mandatory test will also apply to people who live with someone infected with COVID-19. Again, vaccination will not release you from testing.