Moving to Poland from Afghanistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Afghanistan to Poland — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Afghanistan to Poland, and you’d need to navigate life in Polish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Warsaw averages 55°F vs 67°F in Kabul, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Afghanistan to Poland, based on official data.

Moved in 2021
105 ↑ 133% vs 2020

people moved from Afghanistan to Poland · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Poland?

Top countries of origin for Poland's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Afghanistan to Poland.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AF
4.0
PL
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AF
24.1
PL
6.5

Poland performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AF
$330
PL
$3,939
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AF
2.5
PL
33.9

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AF
143.0
PL
41.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AF
0.3t
PL
7.6t

Afghanistan generally does better on environment, though Poland leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AF
0.1
PL
23.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AF
54.8%
PL
32.1%

Poland performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AF
14.4%
PL
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AF
$2,000
PL
$44,100

Poland generally does better on employment & economy, though Afghanistan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AF
53.6 yrs
PL
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AF
104.9
PL
4.2

Poland performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all family life metrics.

Data: Afghanistan Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kabul Rain: 12.3 in/yr (312 mm)
67° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Warsaw Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
55° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kabul Warsaw
Jan–Mar 45°/25°F (8°/-4°C) 38°/26°F (3°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) 66°/46°F (19°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/56°F (31°/13°C) 72°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 59°/31°F (15°/-1°C) 44°/33°F (7°/1°C)
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Month Kabul Warsaw
Jan 40°/19°F (4.5°/-7.1°C) 33°/24°F (0.7°/-4.4°C)
Feb 42°/22°F (5.5°/-5.7°C) 36°/25°F (2.1°/-3.9°C)
Mar 54°/33°F (12.5°/0.7°C) 44°/30°F (6.9°/-0.9°C)
Apr 67°/43°F (19.2°/6.0°C) 57°/38°F (13.9°/3.6°C)
May 76°/48°F (24.4°/8.8°C) 68°/47°F (19.8°/8.6°C)
Jun 86°/54°F (30.2°/12.4°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C)
Jul 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) 76°/57°F (24.6°/13.7°C)
Aug 90°/58°F (32.0°/14.3°C) 75°/55°F (23.9°/13.0°C)
Sep 83°/49°F (28.5°/9.4°C) 65°/48°F (18.4°/9.0°C)
Oct 72°/39°F (22.4°/3.9°C) 55°/40°F (12.8°/4.7°C)
Nov 59°/30°F (15.0°/-1.2°C) 43°/33°F (5.9°/0.5°C)
Dec 47°/24°F (8.3°/-4.7°C) 35°/26°F (1.6°/-3.1°C)

Data: Institute of Meteorology and Water Management Institute of Meteorology and Water Management

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Afghanistan and Poland. To live, work, or study long-term in Poland, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Poland's immigration authority.

Afghanistan passport

Afghanistan passport holder visiting Poland

Visa Required
Afghanistan passport holders need a visa to enter Poland.
Poland passport

Poland passport holder visiting Afghanistan

Visa Required
Poland passport holders need a visa to enter Afghanistan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Poland?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Poland has 23.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Poland safe for expats?

Poland performs significantly better than Afghanistan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Poland is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.0 in Afghanistan.

How is healthcare in Poland compared to Afghanistan?

Afghanistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Poland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Poland, compared to 2.5 in Afghanistan. Poland scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Afghanistan: 41).

What's the weather like in Poland compared to Afghanistan?

The average high temperature in Warsaw is 55°F, compared to 67°F in Kabul. Warsaw receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Kabul gets 12.3 in.

What language do they speak in Poland?

The official language in Poland is Polish. In Afghanistan, the official languages are Dari, Pashto and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

AF PL
Population 38,346,720 38,093,101
Currency Afghan Afghani (AFN) Polish Zloty (PLN)
Languages Dari, Pashto, Turkmen Polish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +93 +48
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112