Travelling to the Netherlands for a procedure means choosing medical care delivered to the highest EU standards — with full respect for your right to decide for yourself and to privacy.
Last updated: July 18, 2026
The procedure is legal under the law of the country where it takes place — the Netherlands (the Wafz act).
Polish law imposes no criminal liability on a woman for ending her own pregnancy.
The clinic passes no information to authorities in your home country without a legal basis or your consent.
You are the only person who receives your medical documents — nothing is sent by post.
The Netherlands offers one of the longest limits for a legal procedure on request in Europe.
| Country | Limit on request |
|---|---|
| The Netherlands | 22 weeks (clinic) / 24 weeks (statutory) |
| France, Spain | 14 weeks |
| Sweden | 18 weeks |
| Germany | Not punishable up to 14 weeks (mandatory counselling + a 3-day wait) |
| Poland | Effectively no access — only a threat to life or a criminal act |
Under the Polish Criminal Code (art. 152), criminal liability applies to third parties who help end a pregnancy contrary to the statute on Polish territory. It does not apply to a procedure carried out legally abroad.
According to legal opinion, a woman who chooses an abortion abroad — in a country where it is legal — bears no criminal liability in Poland for ending her own pregnancy.
Yes. Travelling for medical reasons within the EU does not require you to disclose the purpose of your trip to a carrier or to border officials. You can use any means of transport.
Yes — someone accompanying you is welcome. They can stay in the waiting room, be there for you afterwards and on the journey home.
Poland and the Netherlands are both in the Schengen area — a valid ID card is enough. A passport is not required.
The clinic passes no information about the procedure to authorities in your home country (such as the Polish NFZ or ZUS) without a clear legal basis or your consent. Your medical data is protected by Dutch medical confidentiality and by the EU GDPR.
Disclaimer: the information on this page is general and informative — it does not constitute legal advice. For individual matters we recommend consulting a qualified lawyer.
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