> On Jun 11, 2016, at 2:39 AM, Rafal Luzynski <digitalfreak(a)lingonborough.com>
wrote:
>
> 3.06.2016 16:01 "Brian (bex) Exelbierd" <bex(a)pobox.com> wrote:
>>
>> In connection with Catholic Youth Day festivities. Poland will impose
>> border controls at all of its national borders from July 4 to August 2,
>> and visitors to Poland during this period should be prepared to show
>> their passport and undergo stricter security screening throughout Poland.
>
> Thank you, Brian, for providing this information. Yes, these are the
> exact dates when Schengen acquis rules will be suspended and the
> border controls will be imposed. To be more precise, WYD will not be
> the only reason, the second one (or even the first one, in chronological
> order) is NATO summit. Note that most of Flock attendees are probably
> going to arrive on August 1 so they will not avoid these difficulties.
> EU citizens must have their passports or ID cards (it's recommended
> to have both).
As my source was a US Government communication, I don't have details for EU citizens
exactly. If both are recommended the text should be amended.
> Non-EU citizens must have their passports and visas
> if needed. See the list of countries whose citizens do not need visas:
>
http://www.msz.gov.pl/en/travel_to_poland/entering_poland/visa_free/
> Note the citizens of Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia,
> Moldova, Montenegro, and Serbia: only holders of biometric passports
> are allowed for visa-free travel. Shortly, everything like when
> crossing non-EU country border.
>
> Border control will not be obligatory, though. The border guard may
> decide whether to screen or not to screen each traveler. Don't be
> surprised if they just tell you to go free or if you don't see any
> staff.
>
> There will also be special regulations in Krakow. Regarding August 1
> car traffic in large areas of the city center will be restricted,
> only local citizens of the area, public transport, taxis etc. will
> be allowed to drive. Note that it applies to August 1 only, the day
> when most of you are supposed to arrive, and the restricted area
> includes the main railway station and intercity bus station.
> See the map here:
http://krakow.pl/zalacznik/257903/3
> This does not impact the hotel area, the airport, etc.
> If you ask about previous days then almost whole area of the town
> will be restricted from car traffic (except local citizens etc.)
> The short message is: arrive at Flock as late as you can unless
> you are also going to attend at WYD.
>
> But there are also some good news. Public transport will be promoted,
> there are 700 additional trains already announced plus many additional
> bus connections. Noise pollution regulations will be suspended to allow
> the airports operate 24h/day. There are plans to let the day city bus
> lines in Krakow to operate until 1am. Several museums will be
> open free of charge also in August.
>
>> This note is based on information provided by the US Department of
>> State. It will mostly impact travelers coming to Flock by ground
>> transport.
>
> As far as I know there are no different regulations for different
> ways to cross the border. Brian, are you sure that air and sea travelers
> will be less impacted than ground travelers? I suggest to verify
> this information and remove this sentence from the web page if it
> turns out to be false.
Again, this was written in the context of a US Government communication. Therefore air
travelers would already automatically have their documents from inbound international
flights while those making trips from other points in Europe may not.
I support amending the text as suggested by Rafal.
regards,
bex
>
>> EU Citizens should be able to use their ID instead of their
>> passport.
>
> As I wrote above, this is true but I still suggest to have both.
Changes made.
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Paul W. Frields