It is overall a safe country to visit however, as long as sensible precautions are taken to ensure personal safety. The appeal of the country’s well-preserved cultural monuments and its abundance of nature reserves attract more visitors each year. Safety: it is unusual to hear of serious crimes against tourists and, in fact, the most common problems are with bag-snatchers and pickpockets. It’s a good idea however, to be on guard and take sensible precautions to avoid theft or possible personal harm. Most reported incidents occur at sites frequented by tourists or large crowds of people, including bus and train stations – so keeping an eye on your belongings and keeping valuables out of sight is recommended. When to go: the most popular time to visit Poland is during the summer months, although spring and fall are recommended as there are fewer tourists. Early fall, particularly from September through October can be ideal, with sunny days quite common – although you may encounter some damp, foggy days. Money: the national currency is the Polish zloty (Zl) and 1 zloty is comprised of 100 groszy. Bank notes are in issued in denominations of Zl200, 100, 50, 20 and 10; and coins are in circulation in denominations of Zl5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 groszy. Language: the country’s official language is Polish. In some areas, you’ll find small pockets of German-speaking residents. Both English and Russian are also spoken; however, English is spoken mostly in areas visited by tourists but is otherwise not commonly spoken or understood. Signs usually appear in both Polish and English, primarily on roadways and in areas frequented by tourists. Emergency: physicians overall are well trained but in parts of the country outside the major urban areas, emergency services may be lacking. Local hospitals usually provide ambulance services for emergencies on request, but in more remote areas this service may not be available.
Ambulance: 999
Police: 997 Business needs: business matters are still conducted with some formality in Poland, and it is advisable to address business associates with a title and their surname until they’ve indicted otherwise. There’s an interesting mix of Old World style and modern commerce in Poland. Clearly women play a significant role in business; however, rather than a handshake, they can expect their hand to be kissed. You’ll find the Polish to be hospitable, although formality is expressed through wearing conservative business attire and an expectation of punctuality. Business cards are normally exchanged at first meetings. | 
