United States Embassy Warsaw

Message for U.S. Citizens: Demonstration in Warsaw on Wednesday, July 20, 2016

July 19, 2016

U.S. Embassy Warsaw notifies U.S. citizens in Poland that a demonstration organized by Committee for Defense of Democracy (KOD) will take place in front of the Polish Parliament at Wiejska 4/6/8 street in Warsaw on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. From 5 up to 1 000 people are expected to participate in the demonstration.

Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations.

For further information:

• See the State Department’s travel websitefor the Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, and Travel Alerts, and read the Country Specific Information for Poland.
• Enroll in the State Department’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)to receive the latest security updates, and so the Embassy can locate you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, you can enroll in STEP directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.
• The S. Embassy in Warsawis located at Aleje Ujazdowskie 29/31, telephone +48-22-504-2000. Appointments for U.S. citizen services can be made Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., excluding Polish and American holidays and the last working Wednesday of each month.  Appointments may also be scheduled for Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  In the event of emergency after hours, you may contact the Embassy duty officer at +48-22-504-2000.
• The S. Consulate General in Krakówis located at Ulica Stolarska 9, 31-043, telephone +48-12- 424-5100. Appointments for U.S. citizen services can be made Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment only. The Consulate is closed on Polish and American holidays.  In the event of emergency after hours, you may contact the Consulate duty officer at +48-601-483-348.
• Contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate for up-to-date information on travel restrictions. You can also call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada or 1-202-501-4444 from other countries.  These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
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By U.S. Embassy Warsaw ACS | 19 July, 2016 | Topics: Uncategorized