Embassy of Poland in Prague, Czech Republic; address Valdštejnská 8, 118 00; phone +420220400120. Plus 2 other missions.
Head of mission: Ms. Izabelli Wołłejko-Chwastowicz, Consul General (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Petr Mrkývka, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Poland is an appealing destination for visitors from Czechia, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With millions of tourists attracted to its historic cities like Krakow and Warsaw, as well as the picturesque Tatra Mountains, it offers a diverse experience. Given that 1.2 million Czechs travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Poland an intriguing option for their travels.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those coming from Czechia. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Czechia's 5th place ranking. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, again not as safe as Czechia, which is 12th. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people, slightly higher than Czechia's rate of 0.4. However, Poland performs better in female murder rates, with 0.4 compared to Czechia's 0.5. Regarding organized crime, Poland has lower indices for mafia groups (2.0 vs. 3.0 in Czechia) and state crime (3.5 vs. 5.5 in Czechia), indicating a relatively lower level of organized crime activity. Overall, while Poland may not be as safe as Czechia, it is still a safe option for tourists.