Location: Major cities and tourist destinations throughout Poland The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw advises U.S. citizens of an increasing number of reported incidents in tourist destinations throughout Poland in which U.S. citizens are falling victim to scams involving spiked drinks and credit card overcharges. Victims report being lured in with promised discounts or benefits and …
Read More» Location: Katowice, from Plac Wolności to the train station, passing along Sokolska, Morcinka, Korfantego, Skargi, Stawowa, and ending at Plac Szewczyka. The march will pass directly in front of the COP24 Conference site. Event: Demonstration, the “March for Climate,” is expected to take place on December 8, 2018 with participants gathering at Plac Wolności at …
Read More» Location: Poland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season security measures in Poland remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other …
Read More» Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Warsaw – November 11, 2018 Location: Warsaw, Poland Event: Several public, celebratory events will take place on November 11, 2018, in conjunction with Polish Independence Day. In 2017, the march organized by the Independence March Association attracted more than 50,000 participants. In previous years, some marchers in the Independence March Association event carried banners, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections August 16, 2018 Your Vote Counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for House and Senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as …
Read More» United States Embassy Warsaw Alert for U.S. Citizens: Entry to Kaliningrad from Poland during FIFA World Cup 2018 June 13, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs U.S. citizens traveling overland between Poland and Kaliningrad in the Russian Federation during the FIFA World Cup 2018 that the Polish Border Guard recommends early appearance at border …
Read More» United States Embassy Warsaw Security Alert for U.S. Citizens May 7, 2018 The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may …
Read More» United States Embassy Warsaw Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on March 23, 2018 March 21, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw informs American citizens that a demonstration will take place near the Polish parliament (Sejm) in Warsaw on Friday, March 23, 2018. Expect large crowds and traffic disruptions in the city center, …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase March 14, 2018 Important notice: Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35 for U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form, including first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport …
Read More» Alert – U. S. Consulate Krakow, Poland February 14, 2018 Location: Begins in the Main Square/Glowny Rynek, marches down ul. Sienna, turns onto Stolarska, ends in front of U.S. Consulate General Krakow, ul. Stolarska 9, Krakow Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Saturday, February 17, 2018 beginning at 1800 in the Main …
Read More» Alert – U. S. Consulate Krakow, Poland February 8, 2018 Location: U.S. Consulate General Krakow, ul. Stolarska 9, Krakow Event: A demonstration is expected to take place on Thursday, February 8, 2018 beginning at 1800 in front of the U.S. Consulate. The demonstration is expected to be in opposition to the U.S. government and U.S. …
Read More» The U.S. Government is commencing a partial shutdown due to a lapse in appropriations. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw, U.S. Consulate General in Krakow, and U.S. Consular Agency in Poznan will continue providing services to U.S. Citizens during the shutdown. For now we expect to also continue providing visa and other consular services in Poland. …
Read More» U.S. Embassy Warsaw Message to U.S. Citizens: Improvements to Safety and Security Information January 9, 2018 On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to our safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have …
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