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Your next step in Poland, made simple.
Considering a move? Start with a free Move Check. Already here? Keep your documents, deadlines and next steps in one Poland Plan.
- PESEL
- Residence permit (MOS)
- Zameldowanie
- Bank account
- NFZ health insurance
- Renting
- PIT taxes
- Driving licence
- Polish B1 exam
- Job offers
- Kids & school
Where are you in your move?
Pick your stage. We’ll show what matters now — and skip what doesn’t.
Before you arrive
Check the offer, the money and the insurance before you sign anything.
- Verify your job offer and agency
- Compare the salary with real costs
- Sort out health insurance
First weeks
Get the basics running: your address, your accounts and the bills.
- Register your address (zameldowanie)
- Get your PESEL number
- Set up your bank and digital accounts
Making it legal
Residence permit, MOS and travel while you wait — without the guesswork.
- Submit your application in MOS
- Keep your UPO confirmation safe
- Know your travel rules while you wait
Settling in
Language, family and the little things that make Poland feel like home.
- Plan your Polish B1 exam
- Enrol your kids in school
- Learn the local life hacks
Your guide to life in Poland
Practical guides for foreigners living, working and settling in Poland.
Documents & Legal
Visas, residence permits, MOS, PESEL and your travel rules while you wait.
Work & Finance
Salaries, job offers, banking and taxes.
Healthcare & Insurance
NFZ, private cover and finding a doctor.
Daily Life & Services
Renting, utilities, transport and real costs.
Culture & Community
Polish language, the B1 exam and local life hacks.
Education & Family
Schools, kids’ activities and family law for foreigners.
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