Exactly six months after Poland reinstated temporary checks on its western frontier, the Border Guard has published the first performance data. Between July 2025 and December 2025 officers screened 558 000 travellers and 261 000 vehicles, refusing entry to 352 foreign nationals and arresting 165 people attempting irregular crossings into Germany. (visahq.com)
The inspections were introduced after Berlin tightened its side amid secondary asylum flows. Although some EU partners criticised the re-imposition of intra-Schengen controls, Polish officials argue that the numbers vindicate targeted, intelligence-led screening. Freight traffic has remained largely unaffected because the focus is on passenger cars and minibuses. (visahq.com)
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For cross-border commuters the practical impact is sporadic twenty-minute stops. Employers now advise staff to carry passports even on routine client visits and to allow extra buffer time when shuttling between Lower Silesia or Lubuskie and Berlin. Companies running shuttle services should update schedules and monitor renewal decisions—the current mandate expires in early April 2026 but may be extended. (visahq.com)
Whether you’re a frequent commuter or a first-time visitor, VisaHQ can help you stay compliant: the dedicated Poland page (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) tracks real-time border updates, lists all visa and residence permit options, and offers submission assistance so your travel plans aren’t derailed by evolving checkpoint rules.
Mobility managers should also note documentation requirements: Polish residence-card holders can be waved through, but third-country nationals on Schengen visas may be asked for proof of accommodation and onward travel. Failure to provide these can trigger refusal despite visa validity. (visahq.com)
The inspections were introduced after Berlin tightened its side amid secondary asylum flows. Although some EU partners criticised the re-imposition of intra-Schengen controls, Polish officials argue that the numbers vindicate targeted, intelligence-led screening. Freight traffic has remained largely unaffected because the focus is on passenger cars and minibuses. (visahq.com)
For cross-border commuters the practical impact is sporadic twenty-minute stops. Employers now advise staff to carry passports even on routine client visits and to allow extra buffer time when shuttling between Lower Silesia or Lubuskie and Berlin. Companies running shuttle services should update schedules and monitor renewal decisions—the current mandate expires in early April 2026 but may be extended. (visahq.com)
Whether you’re a frequent commuter or a first-time visitor, VisaHQ can help you stay compliant: the dedicated Poland page (https://www.visahq.com/poland/) tracks real-time border updates, lists all visa and residence permit options, and offers submission assistance so your travel plans aren’t derailed by evolving checkpoint rules.
Mobility managers should also note documentation requirements: Polish residence-card holders can be waved through, but third-country nationals on Schengen visas may be asked for proof of accommodation and onward travel. Failure to provide these can trigger refusal despite visa validity. (visahq.com)
