Since the 1st of May 2004 Poland has been a member of the European Union. A visa is not required for EU and US citizens (check for other nationalities). A passport that is still valid for 6 months after your return date is required.

Time difference is GMT +1hr

Information centre ? closest to main market is located on St. Johns street ? ulica sw. Jana 2. There you will receive the most up-to-date information on ?what, where, when? in Krakow as well as city maps and museum open hours.

We assume that you are planning to spend your time in Krakow in a very active way so below there is a list of phone numbers you might find useful

International Access code for Poland +48
Access code for Krakow 12


British Honorary Consulate
31-008 Krakow
9 Saint Anna street
tel. (0-12) 421-70-30
fax (0-12) 422-42-64
Email: ukconsul@bci.krakow.pl

U.S.A consulate
31-043 Krakow
9 Stolarska Street
tel. (0-12) 424-51-00
fax (0-12) 424-51-03
http://krakow.usconsulate.gov/

Drunk tank 411 94 02
Police 997
Fire Brigade 998
Ambulance 999
Mobile phone emergency number 112