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Poland
VERIFIED · MAY 202622 ENTRIESEUROPE
Poland is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
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Strict drug laws. Cannabis possession = up to 3 years prison. No tolerance policy.
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- Medical cannabis is legal with a Polish prescription only — foreign prescriptions are not honoured by pharmacies.
- Driving with any detectable THC in blood is a criminal offence, regardless of last consumption time.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Possession of any cannabis amount is a criminal offence, but prosecutors can drop charges for 'insignificant quantities' — discretion varies by region.
- Public alcohol consumption is banned outside licensed premises, with on-the-spot fines common in Krakow and Warsaw old towns.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.