Trumptonium1 wrote:San Marlindo wrote:
Doesn't have to be if you're a law-abiding fellow. Apply for a visa or asylum once you reach a Polish port.
It is in principle illegal immigration, even if it isn't in law.
However, in the case of Poland, it is going to be illegal immigration in the case of both, they're not stupid and not a PC liberal pushover.
Ah, but it depends on who you are.
Show up there with a Polish surname, and while they won't be jumping through hoops to accommodate you, they'll intentionally smooth the process and your chances of being accepted for at least a temporary residence visa rise exponentially. Poland has a right of return policy similar to the one that Israel uses to accept returning Jews.