Embassy of Poland in Bratislava, Slovakia; address Paulínyho 7, 811 02; phone +421259490211. Head of mission: Mr. Maciej Ruczaj. Plus 3 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Maciej Ruczaj, Ambassador (as listed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Konrad Schőnfeld, Honorary Consul (as of 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Tadeusz Frackowiak, Honorary Consul (as of 2010)
Head of mission: Mr. Ján Hudacký, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Poland is an appealing destination for Slovak visitors, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. With major cities like Krakow and Warsaw, along with the picturesque Tatra Mountains, it offers a diverse range of attractions. Given that around 1 million Slovaks 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, including those coming from Slovakia. According to safety rankings, Poland is positioned 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is lower than Slovakia's 12th place. However, the Global Peace Index ranks Poland 32nd out of 160 countries, comparable to Slovakia's 27th position. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Slovakia's 1.0. Female murder rates also show Poland at 0.4 versus Slovakia's 0.6. The Global Organized Crime Index indicates that Poland has a better score for mafia groups (2.0 vs. 3.0) and state crime (3.5 vs. 6.5), while both countries have similar scores for human trafficking and smuggling. Overall, while Poland may not be as safe as Slovakia in some aspects, it remains a relatively safe country for tourists.