This is a response to the dynamic migration situation and administrative practices of Berlin – explained Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
🗓️ When and for how long?
Start date: July 7, 2025, Monday
Initial end date: August 5, 2025 – a period of 30 days
Possibility of extension: The Ministry of the Interior emphasizes that controls can be extended periodically if necessary
Why now?
Symmetry with Germany: Since October 2023, Germany has been conducting controls, including on the border with Poland – currently extended until September 2025. In response, Poland restores controls on its side.
Migratory re-routing: Increase in illegal migration through Lithuania and Latvia, putting pressure on Polish border crossings with Germany and Lithuania
On the Polish-Lithuanian border, migrants are crossing the “green border”, prompting decisive action
What will the controls look like?
- Random checks – not everyone crossing the border will be controlled
- Fixed and mobile checkpoints – Border Guard supported by Police, Territorial Defence Forces, and Military Police
- No barriers – traffic will remain fluid, but delays may occur, especially on weekends and during truck returns
Who will be most affected?
Transport and logistics: Truck drivers should expect delays, also when returning to Poland (Thursday to Saturday)
Residents of border regions: People crossing the border daily for work may experience longer travel times, especially on Fridays
What next?
The extension of controls will depend on hard data (number of migrants, Germany’s decisions regarding their continuation, and situation forecasts). The government announces efforts to maintain traffic flow and minimize disruptions for citizens.
✍️ Key takeaways
⚠️ Be prepared for delays if traveling on the Poland–Germany or Poland–Lithuania routes
Transport companies should plan routes and schedules to avoid peak control hours – especially weekend returns
The government declares “symmetrical” actions based on Schengen law, although the possibility of further extensions remains open
It’s worth following updates – the Ministry of the Interior is responsible for further regulations and possible extensions