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  1. Portugal

    countryFacts.driving

    Before
    Portugal is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Portugal yet.
    After
    Portugal is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national licence, or for how long a foreign licence may be used.
  2. Portugal

    declarations (ETIAS)

    Before
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travellers will need an ETIAS travel authorisation to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch. The official EU site is travel-europe.europa.eu.
  3. Portugal

    declarations (EES)

    Before
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders. Registration happens at the border. There is no mandatory advance step (where a self-service kiosk or a national app is offered, some data can be pre-registered to speed things up), but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders: on the first crossing since the EES started, border officers take a facial photo and/or scan fingerprints. The EU says this can be quicker if you register some of your data in advance, at a self-service system or through a mobile app where one is available.
  4. Portugal

    proofOfFunds

    Before
    Portugal sets a minimum means requirement for non-EU visitors: €75 per entry plus €40 per person per day. Officers rarely check, but can ask at the border.
    After
    Portugal sets a minimum means requirement for visitors: €75 per entry plus €40 per day of stay, or a statement of responsibility signed by a Portuguese citizen or legal resident.
  5. Portugal

    travelInsurance

    Before
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-exempt visitors.
  6. Portugal

    visaTypes.national-d.fee.notes

    Before
    For stays over 90 days: work, study, family reunification and other residence purposes. Fee varies slightly by consulate and purpose.
    After
    For stays over 90 days: work, study, family reunification and other residence purposes. Portugal's consular fee table (Portaria 91/2025/1) sets €110 for national visa applications.
  7. Poland

    Passport notes (VU)

    Before
    over concerns with its investor-citizenship scheme
    After
    Vanuatu is on the EU list of countries whose nationals need a visa (Regulation 2018/1806, Annex I, as amended); a Schengen short-stay visa is required.
  8. Poland

    Passport notes (BY)

    Before
    Poland restricts visa issuance to some categories of Belarusian applicants. Check with the Polish consulate…
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Polish consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.
  9. Poland

    Passport notes (IN)

    Before
    (VFS Global)
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Polish consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.
  10. Poland

    Passport notes (RU)

    Before
    The EU suspended its visa facilitation agreement… Poland applies additional entry restrictions…
    After
    A Schengen short-stay visa is required, applied for at the Polish consulate or visa center serving your place of residence.
  11. Poland

    Passport notes (UA)

    Before
    Poland also operates special protection arrangements for Ukrainians fleeing the war…
    After
    Visa-free with a biometric passport: 90 days in any 180-day period.
  12. IT

    Poland

    Passport notes (IE,DE,FR,ES,IT,PT…)

    Before
    …with a passport or national ID card…; register if staying over 3 months.
    After
    Free movement: EU citizens need no visa.
  13. Poland

    FAQ: How long can I stay?

    Before
    EU and EFTA citizens can stay indefinitely but must register locally after 3 months.
    After
    Visa-exempt non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period, counted across the whole Schengen Area.
  14. Poland

    FAQ: Ukrainians

    Before
    Ukrainians who fled the war are covered by separate special protection arrangements … Check current Polish government rules before relying on them.
    After
    Yes. Holders of Ukrainian biometric passports can enter visa-free for 90 days in any 180-day period.
  15. Poland

    Tip: EES

    Before
    First-time EES biometric registration can add wait time at airports. Arrive with margin on your first Schengen entry.
    After
    EES registration happens at the border on your first crossing; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available.
  16. Poland

    Driving

    Before
    …and have not been checked for Poland yet.
    After
    Poland is a party to both the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic, so it recognizes an International Driving Permit issued under either. No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.
  17. Poland

    Source

    Before
    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland
    After
    https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/poland/safety-and-security
  18. Poland

    Source

    Before
    https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias
    After
    https://travel-europe.europa.eu/en/etias/faq
  19. Poland

    ETIAS

    Before
    Check the official EU site for the current status and apply only there.
    After
    Visa-exempt travelers will need an ETIAS travel authorization to enter the Schengen Area. It is not yet in operation, and no applications are being collected; the EU will announce the start date several months before launch.
  20. Poland

    EES registration

    Before
    There is nothing to submit in advance, but allow extra time on your first entry.
    After
    Non-EU travelers are registered biometrically (fingerprints and/or photo) in the EU Entry/Exit System at Schengen external borders, and passports are no longer stamped. Registration happens at the border on your first crossing since the EES started; the EU says it can be quicker if you register some data in advance at a self-service kiosk or through a mobile app, where available.
  21. Poland

    Travel insurance

    Before
    Visa-exempt visitors are not required to show it but border officers may ask about cover.
    After
    Schengen visa applicants must hold travel medical insurance covering at least €30,000, valid across the Schengen Area for the whole stay.
  22. Poland

    Work visa fee notes

    Before
    reduced for some nationalities, such as Belarusian citizens (EUR 60). Requires a work permit or a declaration of entrustment…
    After
    EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025), the fee for a national (type D) visa.
  23. Poland

    Student visa fee notes

    Before
    reduced for some nationalities, such as Belarusian citizens (EUR 60). … needs proof of enrollment at a Polish institution, funds and health insurance.
    After
    EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025), the fee for a national (type D) visa.
  24. Poland

    National visa fee notes

    Before
    reduced for some nationalities, such as Belarusian citizens (EUR 60) … Some categories are reduced or exempt.
    After
    EUR 200 since 1 January 2026 (EUR 135 from 9 to 31 December 2025). A national (type D) visa allows a stay of more than 90 days, up to one year.
  25. Poland

    Schengen visa fee notes

    Before
    Fee set EU-wide since June 11, 2024.
    After
    Children 6–11: €45; under 6: free. The fee is set EU-wide by the Visa Code.