If you are planning to drive from Ukraine to Poland by your own car, you should familiarise yourself with the rules for drivers in the country to avoid unpleasant situations. Find out more about checkpoints, necessary documents, convenient routes and the main provisions of the SDA

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A trip from Ukraine to Poland by car requires careful planning and preparation. It is necessary to choose a convenient route in advance and get acquainted with the rules of border crossing. Read more about driving your own car to Poland, checkpoints, traffic rules, and everything you need to know before travelling - in this article.

Requirements for entering Poland

Ukrainians do not need a visa to cross the Polish border. Citizens of Ukraine have a visa-free regime. The permitted period of stay in the country is 90 days (if you are travelling to this country for tourist purposes).

Basic documents:

- passport (biometric or regular);

- visa (not required for short-term stays of up to 90 days);

- health insurance. Before travelling, it is recommended to purchase health insurance in advance. This will not only ensure timely receipt of medical care if necessary, but will also help in obtaining temporary protection.

- Confirmation of the purpose of the visit (hotel reservation, invitation, confirmation of accommodation).

For men:

- permission to travel outside of Ukraine Such permission may be granted if there are legal grounds, in particular: accompanying persons with disabilities, temporary business trip under the ‘Shlyakh’ system, medical indications and other circumstances provided for by law.

Important! All men between the ages of 18 and 60 must present a valid military ID card with a deferred military service at the border.

For travelling with children:

- child's birth certificate;

- the child's international passport (required for children aged 12 and over).

If a minor child is travelling with third parties (relatives or acquaintances), a notarised permission for the child to travel abroad is a mandatory requirement. Such permission must be provided by both parents jointly or by each parent separately.

What documents are required to travel by car to Poland from Ukraine?

The following documents are required to cross the Ukraine-Poland border by car:

● international passport;

● national driving licence containing the expiry date;
● vehicle registration certificate;
● identification mark of Ukraine on the vehicle;
● nationally issued number plate;
● compulsory insurance contract Green Card.

Important! Only vehicles with Ukrainian state-issued number plates can successfully cross the border with Hungary. Individual number plates are valid only on the territory of Ukraine.

Green card: Poland

Remember that all vehicles with Ukrainian registration are required to have a valid Green Card insurance policy when entering Poland.

The Green Card is a mandatory international motor third party liability insurance policy that covers the costs of compensation for damage caused to life, health and property of third parties as a result of an accident in Poland and other member states of the international Green Card agreement.

It is also worth remembering that in the event of an accident abroad, a driver who does not have a Green Card for a car risks spending tens of thousands of euros on car repairs and compensation for damages.

It is better to buy insurance online, as it is quick and easy. On the Visit Ukraine portal, you can take out a Green Card policy from a licensed insurer. Packages are available for different periods from 15 days to 1 year for cars and trucks, trailers and semi-trailers for trucks, as well as motorcycles and scooters. It should be borne in mind that the insurance starts the day after the policy is issued, so we recommend that you read the terms and conditions in advance and purchase a Green Card.

By the way, from 1 January 2025, the rules for issuing a Green Card have changed significantly.

Penalty for not having a Green Card in Poland

Keep in mind that there are significant fines for not having a Green Card policy. In Poland, if you do not have the policy during the first 14 days of your stay, the fine may amount to PLN 2,800, and if you exceed this period, the cost will double, reaching PLN 5,600.

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Border crossing points Ukraine - Poland

As of today, Ukrainians can cross the border with Poland in their own cars at the following border crossing points:

● Ustyluh-Zosyn. Located in the Volyn region, it operates around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 308 km.
● Uhryniv - Dolhobychuv. Located in the Lviv region, Yavoriv district, working around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 328 km.
● Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne. Located in the Lviv region, Zhovkva district, working around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 326 km.
● Hrushev - Budomezh. Located in the Lviv region, Yavoriv district, works around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 373 km.
● Krakivets - Korchova. Located in the Lviv region, Yavoriv district, open around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 410 km.
● Shehyni - Medyka. Located in the Lviv region, Mostysk district, working around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 414 km. 336
● Smilnytsia - Korostenko. Located in the Lviv region, Starosambirsky district, working around the clock. The distance to Warsaw is 430 km.

● Nyzhankovychi - Malkhovychi. It is located in the Lviv region, in the Sambir district (kilometre zero of the road T14-18 Nyzhankovychi - Sambir, Drohobych - Stryi).

To check the queues and waiting time at the border, follow the link.

How long will it take to get from Ukrainian cities to the border with Poland by car?

● From Kyiv:

The nearest border crossing point: Ustyluh - Zosyn.

Distance: 511 km.

Travel time: 6 hours and 15 minutes.

● From Lviv:

The nearest checkpoint: Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne.

Distance: 72.7 km.

Travelling time: 1 hour 26 minutes.

● From Odesa:

Nearest checkpoint: Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne.

Distance: 855 km.

Travel time: 11 hours and 6 minutes.

● From Dnipro:

The nearest checkpoint: Ustyluh - Zosyn.

Distance: 990 km.

Travel time: 12 hours and 23 minutes.

● From Chernivtsi:

The nearest checkpoint: Shehyni - Medyka.

Distance: 336 km.

Travel time: 5 hours 24 minutes.

Toll roads in Poland

● A1 Gdańsk - Toruń. The cost is PLN 0.20/km. The total cost is PLN 29.90. This road has once again become a toll road for all vehicles.
● A2 Świecko - Konin. The cost depends on the section - from PLN 0.20 to 0.50 per km. The total toll is PLN 93.
● A4 Katowice - Krakow. Toll for the entire journey is PLN 26.
● A2 Konin - Stryków. The cost is PLN 0.1/km. The total cost is PLN 9.90.
● A4 Wrocław - Gliwice. Toll for the full journey is PLN 16.20.

Tolls are paid at special checkpoints at the entrance or exit of the toll road section. This can be either an automated payment system or special "cash desks" with employees. In addition, you can pay for the toll using your own smartphone, for example, through the Autopay (iOS / Android), mPay (iOS / Android) application, etc.

Map of toll roads in Poland

Traffic rules in Poland

● Mandatory car equipment: fire extinguisher, first aid kit, emergency stop sign, reflective vest.
● Talking on the phone while driving is strictly prohibited.
● Dipped headlights are switched on all year round, regardless of the time of day or weather conditions.
● Maintain a clear distance to the vehicle in front. On motorways, the distance is half the vehicle's speed.
● Speed limit: in settlements - 50 km/h, on internal residential roads - 20 km/h, on roads outside settlements - 90 km/h, on two-way expressways - 110 km/h, on motorways, motorways and motorways - 130 km/h.
● All passengers, including children, must wear seat belts (for children shorter than 150 cm, a child seat or booster is required).

Petrol price in Poland

As of 7 August 2024, the following fuel prices were fixed in Poland:

● Petrol 98 - PLN 6.88 per litre (UAH 70.19);

● Diesel - PLN 6.19 per litre (UAH 63.15);

● LPG - PLN 3.21 per litre (UAH 32.75).

We remind you! Since the beginning of 2025, the minimum wage threshold for obtaining a residence card has been changed in Poland.

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