The Ministry of abroad Affairs called on Poles to leave Russia. The latest communication stressed that there is simply a war on with Ukraine, and Poland is considered by the Russian Federation authorities to be a hostile state. peculiar attention was paid to those with dual citizenship.
"Don't travel to Russia" - specified an appeal was made on Tuesday on the MFA profile on social media. A fewer days earlier, the Polish ministry indicated a threat to travellers resulting from the fact that the war in Ukraine continued and hostile attitude of Russian authorities to Poles. It was besides warned that due to the reduced number of Polish consular personnel in Russia, the provision of assistance to Polish citizens is limited.
Poles threatened during their stay in Russia
In turn, the latest message on platform X concerns people with dual citizenship. Under current law in Russia, they are treated exclusively as citizens of the Russian Federation, meaning that they must respect the current regime. It is so possible that compulsory military conscriptions, carried out as part of the mobilization of war.
"Polish citizens residing in Russia are advised to leave their territory by commercial and private means, if the living, household or professional situation does not require that they stay in the territory of that country" - we read on the Ministry website.
📢 DO NOT GO TO RUSSIA
— Ministry of abroad Affairs of the Republic of Poland 🇵🇱 (@MSZ_RP) July 22, 2025
!! Polish citizens who besides have Russian citizenship are treated under Russian law only as citizens of the Russian Federation.
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However, if there is simply a request for travel, registration in Odysseus system. In the event of a critical situation - a drastic deterioration of security, closure of Russian borders or another unforeseen emergency events - failure to study their stay in Russia may prevent Polish services from conducting evacuations.
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Rules for travelling to Russia
Let us remind you that direct flights between Poland and Russia have been suspendedand the anticipation of travelling with another means very limited. During his stay in Russia, it is virtually impossible to usage funds located in Poland - for example, pay with the Polish payment card. It can besides happen erstwhile local services will make unjustified detention, search and check of telecommunications equipment, and blocking the anticipation of leaving the country.
Always carry a passport and a migration card. "The passport paper should be valid for a minimum of six months from the date of planned departure from the Russian Federation" - explained the ministry.
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Furthermore, Polish citizens must get 1 of the visas allowing entry into Russia. If your stay in the country is to be longer than 7 days, you must besides registry with the territorial body of the Russian Federation Migration Service. In practice, this work rests with the hosts, but it is better to guarantee that the formalities are done.
The hazard to wellness or life is besides due to the presence of pathogens causing diseases specified as AIDS, tuberculosis and gastrointestinal diseases. "Before going to Russia, you must be full insured" - reads the government's message.
