Poland

Las penas por poseer, consumir o traficar drogas ilegales en Polonia son severas, incluidas penas de prisión obligatorias.

Original (EN): Penalties for possessing, using, or trafficking illegal drugs in Poland are severe, including mandatory prison sentences.

Long jail sentences and heavy fines.

El cannabis es ilegal en Polonia y poseerlo es un delito castigado con hasta 3 anos de carcel. No existe una excepcion por pequenas cantidades en la que puedas confiar: un fiscal puede archivar un caso por una "cantidad insignificante" destinada al consumo propio, pero la ley polaca no fija ninguna cifra en gramos, la propia Policia confirma que nunca se han emitido directrices que la definan, y esa decision se toma despues de que te hayan parado y te hayan incautado la droga. El decomiso del cannabis es obligatorio por ley incluso cuando se archiva el caso.

Original (EN): Cannabis is illegal in Poland and possessing it is a crime carrying up to 3 years in prison. There is no small-amount exception you can rely on: a prosecutor may drop a case involving an "insignificant quantity" held for your own use, but Polish law attaches no gram figure to that phrase, the police service confirms no guidelines defining it have ever been issued, and the decision is made after you have been stopped and the drugs seized. Forfeiture of the cannabis is mandatory by statute even when the case is dropped.

Possession: up to 3 years' imprisonment (art. 62(1)). Significant quantity: 1 to 10 years (art. 62(2)). Case of lesser gravity: a fine, restriction of liberty, or up to 1 year (art. 62(3)). Growing cannabis other than fibrous hemp: up to 3 years (art. 63(1)), or 6 months to 8 years for a crop capable of yielding a significant quantity (art. 63(3)). The Act itself sets no zloty amount - fine levels come from the Criminal Code and are not stated here. Confiscation of the cannabis is mandatory under art. 70(2), including where the proceedings are discontinued under art. 62a.

Llevar consigo medicamentos recetados en su embalaje original con receta médica; comprobar la legalidad con el Ministerio de Salud de Polonia y, en el caso de medicamentos narcóticos o psicotrópicos, consultar a la Inspección General de Farmacéuticos.

Original (EN): Carry prescription medication in original packaging with a prescription; check legality with Poland's Ministry of Health, and for narcotic/psychotropic medicines consult the Chief Pharmaceutical Inspectorate.

La legislación polaca prohíbe en general poseer, portar, transportar o importar armas o municiones —incluidas piezas de armas de fuego— sin permiso; la definición de «armas» es amplia.

Original (EN): Polish law broadly prohibits possessing, carrying, transporting, or importing arms or ammunition — including firearm parts — without permits; the definition of 'arms' is broad.

Travelers have been arrested for possessing military items without permits.

Declarar divisas por un importe igual o superior a 10 000 EUR (en cualquier forma) entre Polonia y cualquier país no perteneciente a la UE; no es necesaria declaración entre países de la UE.

Original (EN): Declare cash or equivalent of EUR 10,000 or more when entering or leaving Poland across an EU external border; no declaration is needed when traveling between EU countries.

Fine if not declared or if incorrect information given.

Beber alcohol en lugares públicos, incluidos parques y áreas de picnic, es ilegal en Polonia, al igual que beber en público.

Original (EN): Drinking alcohol in public places — including parks and picnic areas — is illegal in Poland, as is being drunk in public.

Arrest or detention in a sober-up facility at your own cost.

Necesitas una licencia válida de los Estados Unidos más un permiso de conducir internacional para conducir en Polonia; no puedes obtener un permiso de desplazado interno en Polonia, así que consigue uno antes de irte.

Original (EN): You need a valid US license plus an International Driving Permit to drive in Poland; you cannot obtain an IDP in Poland, so get one before you leave.

Additional fine if stopped without an IDP; possible denial of an insurance claim after an accident.

Polonia tiene tolerancia cero para conducir ebrio (BAC legal 0,02%) y para las drogas mientras se conduce.

Original (EN): Poland enforces zero tolerance for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (legal BAC 0.02%); DUI or accidents caused by impaired drivers can bring prison sentences of two to twelve years.

DUI: prison from 2 to 12 years; accidents caused by impaired drivers up to 16 years; car may be impounded.

Fotografiar edificios militares polacos u otros edificios restringidos o de seguridad nacional; observa los carteles que prohíban fotografías y pregunta a las autoridades locales si no estás seguro.

Original (EN): Taking pictures of Polish military buildings or other national-security or restricted sites is illegal; watch for no-photo signs and ask local authorities if unsure.

La conducta sexual entre personas del mismo sexo es legal en Polonia, pero los matrimonios y las uniones civiles entre personas del mismo sexo no están reconocidos; la aceptación social es menor que en Europa Occidental y los viajeros abiertamente LGBTQ pueden sufrir acoso.

Original (EN): Same-sex sexual conduct is legal in Poland but same-sex marriages and civil partnerships are not recognized; social acceptance is lower than in Western Europe and openly LGBTQ travelers may face harassment.