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Residence in Poland for EU citizens: registering your stay at the voivodeship office
Residence in Poland for EU citizens: the three-month deadline, the documents the voivodeship office asks for, the free certificate and the town hall step.
7 min readPaperworkPoland e-government for expats: profil zaufany, gov.pl and the tax portal
Profil zaufany in Poland: how foreigners get the free digital identity, what mObywatel is for, and which online services open once you have a PESEL.
6 min readPaperworkPESEL number in Poland: how foreigners get it, and whether you need a NIP
PESEL number in Poland: how EU citizens and Britons get it, why it is free, when you also need a NIP tax number, and what it unlocks.
7 min readPaperworkOpening a bank account in Poland: the zloty, the basic account and your rights
Bank account in Poland for expats: documents to bring, the free basic payment account, the 10-working-day rule, and when a bank can refuse.
6 min readPaperworkMoving to Poland: the step-by-step guide to your first weeks
Moving to Poland from the EU or UK: register your stay, get a PESEL, join the health system and sort tax, in the order that saves you queues.
8 min readPaperworkMoving to Poland from the UK after Brexit: what you need now
Moving to Poland from the UK after Brexit: the 90/180 rule, national visas, temporary residence permits, fees, health cover, and property rules.
7 min readPaperworkDriving in Poland: your licence, registering a car and motorway tolls
Driving in Poland: your EU licence stays valid, how to register a foreign car within 30 days, excise duty, fines and which motorways charge a toll.
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