No, vaping indoors in Poland is prohibited under the 2023 amendment to the Public Health Law, which treats e-cigarettes as tobacco products. The regulation, enforced by the State Sanitary Inspectorate (Państwowa Inspekcja Sanitarna), aligns with EU directives but imposes stricter indoor bans. Violations may result in fines up to 5,000 PLN (€1,100) for individuals or 50,000 PLN (€11,000) for businesses.
Key Regulations for Vaping Indoors in Poland
- Total Indoor Ban: Vaping is illegal in all enclosed public spaces, including bars, restaurants, workplaces, and public transport, per Article 5.3 of the Public Health Law (Ustawa o zdrowiu publicznym).
- Private Residences Exception: Only private homes not used for commercial purposes are exempt, provided no minors or non-consenting adults are present.
- Enforcement & Penalties: Local sanitary inspectors (sanepid) conduct unannounced checks, with fines escalating for repeat offenses. Businesses risk closure for non-compliance.
The 2026 EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) revision may further tighten rules, though Poland’s existing framework already exceeds EU minimums. Employers and property managers must display “No Vaping” signage in compliance with the Rozporządzenie Ministra Zdrowia (Minister of Health Regulation).