This information should be read together with the Travel Advice for Poland.

British Embassy in Warsaw
Consular Section
ul. Kawalerii 12
00-468 Warsaw
tel: (+48) 22 311 0000
fax: (+48) 22 311 0250

opening hours 09.00-12.30,  Monday -  Friday
                     
Please note:

After hours, in case of emergency and only emergency please contact the British Embassy number – 22 311 0000

Information on Warsaw:

• www.warsawtour.pl
  
• www.gowarsaw.eu
  
• www.inyourpocket.com

Please note: Warsaw area code is 22; if you phone from outside Poland it is +4822…

Security

If you are a victim of crime, report it to the police immediately. If you cannot communicate in Polish the police are obliged to provide a sworn interpreter/translator.

The police stations in central Warsaw are located at:

Police Station Dworzec Centralny (Central Railway Station)
tel. (+48) 22 603 72 24      
24h / 7

Police Station  Śródmieście    
ul. Wilcza 21    
tel. (+48) 22 603 64 11 or (+48) 22 603 70 55      
24h / 7

Warsaw Municipal Duty Officer                        
tel  (+48) 22 603 62 62        
24h / 7
(English also spoken)

The Warsaw Police advise:

• Ensure you have a photocopy of your passport and other important documents. Deposit the originals in a secure place like the hotel safe
• Take extra care when visiting the main tourist attractions, at the main railway station and on public transport as there is a risk of pickpockets

Public order

The Police take a dim view of those causing a public disturbance, particularly at night time and by those under the influence of alcohol. Be aware that, if the police find you drunk in the street, you may be taken to a drying out clinic (ul. Kolska 2/4, tel.  (+48) 22 887 20 65) and you will have to pay for the cost of your stay. You will not be released until you have sobered up and this may mean an overnight stay.

Both Police and Town Guards (Straż Miejska) are responsible for public order:

Tel: 986 or 112 (from mobile)

Duty Officer – 24h
Tel: (+48) 22 50 96 800

Medical Services

Ambulance 
tel: 999

Information desk about accidents with ambulance involved in Warsaw:
tel: (+48) 22 9790  

If you are arrested

Please note that the Police have the right to detain you for 48-hours without charge. They are obliged to notify the Embassy of your arrest unless you request otherwise. Once notified we will try to contact you and provide you with a list of lawyers and a prisoners’ pack. We cannot give you legal advice, or direct the police to release you. The police are obliged to provide a sworn interpreter/ translator.

Lost/ Stolen Passports

To replace a lost/stolen passport you must report it to the police to obtain a police report. Only the British Embassy in Warsaw, Consular Section at ul. Kawalerii 12 can issue an emergency passport only during office hours.

Lost /stolen money

If your money is lost or stolen you should contact your relatives or friends for help. They will be able to transfer money to you via commercial money-lending services. The British Embassy in Warsaw cannot give you money to help with travel, accommodation or pay your bills.

Useful telephone numbers

Emergencies:

Police                                  tel.  997  or from mobile 112
Fire Brigade                         tel.  998  
Ambulance                          tel.  999
Hospital emergency service tel. 71l. 194 70

Okęcie Airport Border Guards Duty Officer   tel: ( +48) 22 650 25 42

All-Poland information desk in English on telephone numbers tel: 118 811
Ordering international phone calls tel: 190 51
                   

Consular Section
British Embassy
Warsaw
June 2010