Embassy of Poland in Vilnius, Lithuania; address Šv. Jono str. 3, 01123, Vilnius; phone +37052194700. Head of mission: Mr. Konstanty Radziwiłł.
Head of mission: Mr. Konstanty Radziwiłł, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Poland is an appealing destination for many Lithuanians, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and beautiful landscapes. With notable cities like Krakow and Warsaw, as well as the scenic Tatra Mountains, it attracts a significant number of tourists. Given that around 700,000 Lithuanians travel abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Poland as a travel option.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from Lithuania. It ranks 20th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, making it safer than Lithuania, which ranks 24th. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland is ranked 32nd out of 160 countries, similar to Lithuania's rank of 31st. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Lithuania's 2.6. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Poland at 0.4 and Lithuania at 1.5. Regarding organized crime, Poland generally scores better in categories such as mafia presence and state crime. However, Lithuania has lower scores in human trafficking and smuggling. Overall, while both countries have their challenges, Poland is relatively safe for tourists.