According to EU Helpers, the most passports were issued throughout the holiday season—1,894 in July and 1,846 in August.
Additionally, the same source states that the passport station issued more than 100 documents every day for three days straight following the holidays. August 14, 2023, had the largest number of passports ever, with 125 temporary passports being issued.
In the event that a traveler misplaces, forgets, or has their passport stolen, they are issued a temporary passport. In this case, the Warsaw Chopin Airport's Passport Point is where you can obtain such a document.
However, in order to submit an application, people must have a valid flight ticket. Following the applicants' identification verification, the on-site staff at the assigned location takes the required photo for document issuance.
When a child is granted a temporary passport, the approval of both parents is necessary.
At this facility, a temporary passport costs PLN 30 (about seven euros).
The Ministry also disclosed that they were able to effectively assist a number of people on their special occasions as a result of the services rendered at the passport point. These cases included a person being able to travel for the defense of their doctoral thesis, and parents enjoying a trip as a birthday present.
The Ministry noted that the passport station is situated inside the Terminal A public area at the Warsaw Airport and operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 20:00. In addition, those who require information regarding temporary passports can consult the Info Kiosk.
According to VisaGuide, Poland's passport is currently the 20th most powerful passport in the world.Global Passport Index. This suggests that bearers of Polish passports can enter 101 countries visa-free and 43 nations visa-free.
They must, however, seek an e-visa in another 22 countries, a traditional visa in 20 countries, and a visa on arrival in 30 countries.