Poland · Healthcare
How the Poland healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
AI-drafted, editorially reviewed. Confirm specifics with the official authority.
Public healthcare in Poland is financed by the National Health Fund through compulsory health-insurance contributions. Insured people are treated within the public network, usually on the basis of employment or another qualifying status, while others pay privately.
- The National Health Fund finances treatment in the public network.
- Insurance is usually tied to employment or another qualifying basis.
- EU visitors use the European Health Insurance Card for necessary care.
- Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia
National Health Fund — public health insurance and treatment.
Government portals
- Gov.pl — Polish Government Portal — Central portal for ministries, e-services and official announcements.
- Podatki.gov.pl — Tax Portal — PIT and CIT filing, VAT, the NIP tax number and e-Urząd Skarbowy.
- Office for Foreigners (UdSC) — Temporary and permanent residence, the residence card, and legalisation of stay.
- Biznes.gov.pl — Business Portal — Sole-trader and company registration (CEIDG/KRS) and licence requirements.