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Joined: 8 Dec 2007 / Male ♂
Last Post: 1 Sep 2023
Threads: Total: 17 / In This Archive: 12
Posts: Total: 65 / In This Archive: 42
From: UK, PL, & USA
Speaks Polish?: Yes
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atlantic   
15 Dec 2007
UK, Ireland / Visa or certification to work and live in the U.K.? [14]

...what the hell; I currently hold dual citizenship (U.S. and Polish), however my Polish passport is expired. Does anyone know if I would need a visa or certification to work and live in the U.K.? or where can I find out about this?

Thanks,
Pawel
atlantic   
15 Dec 2007
UK, Ireland / Visa or certification to work and live in the U.K.? [14]

I just took a look on a website from the U.K. that deals with visas and work permits. Says I don't need a visa, although, I already knew that. I'm still not totally sure whether a work permit will be required for a 3 month stay.

ukvisas.gov.uk/
atlantic   
16 Dec 2007
UK, Ireland / Visa or certification to work and live in the U.K.? [14]

...but iI would nee a work permit, right? I will be in the U.K. for a 3 month stay, I would like to get a job there during this time frame. I'm wondering whether I'd need a work permit to hold that job. That is my question.

This is from the website in my earlier post...

---You asked if a national of United States needs a visa to come to the UK as a work permit holder for six months or less.

No, you do not need a visa.

On arrival in the UK you must satisfy an immigration officer that you qualify for entry to the United Kingdom as a work permit holder for six months or less under the Immigration Rules.---

Although, I just clicked on a link on that website, and I'm currently reading up on this.
Thanks for the posts, though.
atlantic   
17 Dec 2007
UK, Ireland / Visa or certification to work and live in the U.K.? [14]

The thing that I'm basically wondering about is what passport to use prior to entering the U.K. (if it will even matter). However, I will have both on me just in case. But, I'm guessing my best bet will be to ask the U.K. consulate in the city.
atlantic   
25 Jan 2008
News / Polish C-295M Crash [47]

The trouble is, Poland buys cheap old Russian equipment and it fails.

CASA is a Spanish aircraft company. Aircraft can fail for many reasons, not just equipment failure. Also, a Boeing 777 crash landed in Heathrow a week or so ago, an American built aircraft just a few years old, and one of the most technologically advanced passenger airliners in the world. According to the pilot, the engines just simply and suddenly failed, at a very critical moment of the flight.
atlantic   
25 Jan 2008
Study / The basic requirements for a non-EU foreigner to go to a university in PL [23]

Does anyone know what the basic requirements are for a foreigner(non EU) to go to university in Poland? And also would you have to be fluent in Polish or are there a lot of courses offered in English?
Thanks.

As far as I know, you do need to be fluent in Polish. But I guess it also depends on the school. I'm thinking of doing my master's in either the U.K. or Poland.
atlantic   
26 Jan 2008
News / Polish C-295M Crash [47]

Well, running out of fuel is all out pilot error, and pure stupidity. You can't put blame on the aircraft for that.
atlantic   
27 Jan 2008
Life / Polish Train Travel - Scary? [101]

I've traveled by rail in Poland alone and overnight. I did not feel it to be dangerous. However, I would still recommend traveling with someone else versus alone. I've also been on the subway in new york city; Now that is a scare!
atlantic   
2 Feb 2008
Work / Engineering Opportunities in Poland [7]

I wouldn't give up. I would search around on the internet, find some university's in PL that specialize in this area, and see we what info they can offer you. Research your field, and see how many companies you can come up with, and send them your resume, or ask them for internships. Are you done with school? Bachelor's? Master's?
atlantic   
14 Feb 2008
Life / Can you have guns in Poland? [25]

I guess it all depends on the type of gun, regular pistols and handguns could be the easiest to register, etc. However shotguns and the like can be harder, it could also depend on the caliber of the gun, etc. I remember someone mentioning to me about a friend of his who was legally able to bring a gun, a pistol of some sort, in Poland from the U.S. Best bet is to ask to local police.

However, I reckon gun control is a lot more stricter in Poland than in the U.S (However, this could change). I guess it's interesting you brought this subject up, considering there was another deadly shooting in the U.S at a university campus in Chicago. RIP
atlantic   
24 Feb 2008
Life / SIM cards in Poland [21]

I use Heyah. It works for me in Poland, and while I'm in the U.S. I received sms messages on it.
atlantic   
4 Mar 2008
Travel / Overstaying on a Visa in Poland [25]

What happens if one were to overstay in Poland (Over 3 months)? Say by about 10 days? I'd like to go to Poland for about 100 days. However, my Polish passport is currently getting renewed, so I probably won't get it in time. That just leaves me with a U.S. passport, for which I would have to get a visa for? How hard is it to get a Polish Visa? and can you get it at the time of entry or would I have to go to the consulate in NYC for it?
atlantic   
4 Mar 2008
Travel / Overstaying on a Visa in Poland [25]

That's interesting. So just by going into Ukraine? I can stay over 90 days? I'll call the consulate tomorrow and see what they say. But, that does make sense. Thanks
atlantic   
4 Mar 2008
Travel / Going to Poland this summer -- US dollar prediction... [34]

Honestly, if this so called recession hits the U.S., that is if its hasn't occurred already (I really hope it doesn't, atleast for the time being). The dollars going to keep on falling. OPEC is already considering changing the value of oil from American dollars to Euro's; now whether that will actually happen, who knows.
atlantic   
5 Mar 2008
Travel / Overstaying on a Visa in Poland [25]

Well, this is what I plan on doing. I'll be leaving for Poland May 20th, and leaving Poland Sept. 1. About 101 days? THe way I'm understanding this is that I would spend say about 45 days in Poland then go to the Ukraine (which is very close to where I'll be in PL) for about 11 days, and then spend the rest of the 45 days in Poland. :)
atlantic   
5 Mar 2008
Travel / Going to Poland this summer -- US dollar prediction... [34]

This website is really good. Currenct Polish exchange rate with the Dollar. They usually have a chart up, but for some reason it's not working.

finance.yahoo/currency/convert?from=USD&to=PLN&amt=1&t=5y
atlantic   
5 Mar 2008
Travel / Overstaying on a Visa in Poland [25]

It really is nonsense that this is the rule for the WHOLE Schengen as there are loads of countries in the zone and it makes it impossible for someone to take a long wandering trip anymore.

Seems like the EU is trying to isolate itself from everybody else, no?
atlantic   
17 Mar 2008
Genealogy / Krzysztof Karwowski, and more [7]

I'm very familiar with Copiague, I go there now and then to buy meat. :) However, sorry I don't know your friends.
atlantic   
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Autokary from London (Heathrow) to Krakow or Rzeszow [12]

Hi, I'm wondering if someone knows of the names of websites of companies that operate coach buses that travel from the london area to Southern Poland? I'm looking for a good deal. I've never traveled from the UK to PL via road, so I don't want to get ripped off, but I also want to take some baggage along with me. Two large suitcases. Thanks in advance.
atlantic   
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Autokary from London (Heathrow) to Krakow or Rzeszow [12]

Well, I'll be flying from New York to Heathrow, and then I was considering taking a coach bus as an alternative cheaper form of transportation, in addition to seeing Europe by road. I believe it would come out to about 750 USD going this route. There is also a flight from New York to Dublin, then Dublin to Krakow, for about 910 USD. So I wonder if its worth saving the 160 or so. Anyway, I'll be looking into this some more. Thanks for the wuick responses.
atlantic   
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Autokary from London (Heathrow) to Krakow or Rzeszow [12]

The thing about Wizz, Ryan, anf the other low cost carriers is the fact that they'll charge extra for baggage, and they do not fly into Heathrow, or Gatwick, so I would have to be transferring between airports. As far as seating is concerned, I don't need to be that confortable to fall asleep, I can do it just about anywhere :) Anyway, I'll be looking into this more and more.
atlantic   
24 Mar 2008
Travel / Autokary from London (Heathrow) to Krakow or Rzeszow [12]

The coach is often much cheaper than flying, take booze because its generally a drinking party.

That sounds rather appealing.

Anyway, the tickets for the coach bus going to Poland is about 50 pounds each way. Its actually more or less equal in price (traveling by air vs. traveling by road). The only thing is that, the airline I will be traveling will from New York to the UK, allows 2 bags of 22 kg each. Centralwings allows only one I believe? of 20kg? With the option of purchasing an additional allowance of 12 kg. Also, I need to look at the times of arrival and departure. because I dont think I want to be sitting at the airport overnight, waiting for my flight. Hmmm, maybe another airline flys to Gatwick from Krakow, or Rzeszow?
atlantic   
28 Mar 2008
Law / Residency in Europe for Polish-American - Question [11]

If someone has dual citizenship (Polish and American), what countries are they allowed to work in/live in, without having to apply for any type of visa's, sponsorship, etc.?