Published: 10.04.2026
Poland’s Border Guard says the Entry/Exit System is operational at all 71 road, rail, air and sea border crossings. It registers biometric data of non-EU nationals and automatically tracks the 90-day stay limit within a 180-day period.
For non-EU nationals, crossing the Schengen external border now involves digital biometric registration rather than relying only on passport stamps. According to the source, the system detects overstays, missing documentation and attempts to enter under false identities; thousands of entries have already been refused. This is particularly relevant to tourists, visa-free travelers, seasonal workers and others planning short-term stays in Poland or the Schengen Area. Anyone relying on the 90/180-day rule should carefully track travel days and ensure that their visa, residence and travel documents are valid.
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