Language / Text message - what does " K. C. " and "8" mean? [15]

Misspelling. Someone has a neglectful way of writing and don't care what he types..
I guess those words should be:
natomiast, kiedy, jakies (?)

Law / Polish free Euro account without SEPA transfer fees [6]

As far I can see there's only one Bank in Poland which offers free SEPA tranfers - it's the NEST Bank.
Their webpage is only in Polish, so you need some help if you don't know the language.
Registration page:
nestbank.pl/indywidualny/oszczednosci/nest-lokata-witaj.html
The table of fees and commissions:
nestbank.pl/download/TOiP-klienci-indywidualni.pdf

Real Estate / Finding land registry number by an address in Poland [16]

Here: ksiegiwieczyste.pl/search/address?search=WyJPc3Ryw7N3IFdpZWxrb3BvbHNraSIsIktvbm9wbmlja2llaiIsIjU3IiwiMzAxNzAxXzEiXQ%3D%3D#results

But you must register there and pay for access first..

Law / How to verify a lawyer is qualified in Poland [8]

Maybe check there: rejestrradcow.pl/Home/Index - put a lawyer's name in the search box.

Life / Rowing clubs in Krakow? [5]

You may try contact AWF Kraków club:
azs-awf.pl/content/view/522/6/ - tel. 793 666 981, mmiotacz@poczta.fm
Although on the ad they invite people (kids and adults) with a disability to the rowing section, on their FB page they announce the recruitment for youth 12-16 years old for training.

facebook.com/AZSAWFKrakow/ - tel. 605 979 104, myszka.2a@interia.pl
It's always worth to ask.

UKS 1993 - this is also a recommended rowing club in Krakow with ergometers:
30-105 Kraków ul. Kościuszki 38 skr. poczt. 153, phone +48 501 426 091, Fax 012-6449797, e-mail: rowingclub93@interia.pl; UKS93@interia.pl

The last one I found:
UKS Salwator
Skarbińskiego 10/117, 30-071 Kraków, tel. 12 658 16 85, e-mail: magdalena_wlodek@interia.pl

Love / Trying to get Married in Poland - I'm English, my bride to be is Polish [7]


Maybe it is this requirement:


The law:


eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32003R2201

Travel / Help with a travel plan to Poland [72]


But don't forget about good anti-smog mask... I'm in the process of buying one :/

Language / Polish name - Andrew / hey-meek? [3]


For me it sounds like chemik - a chemist in English

Life / Poland Boxing Discussions [10]

He is too fat and prone to big bombs ;)

News / Does Poland live up to its freedom rights? [23]

Well I can confirm, that the freedom of speech in Poland does of course exist... althought it's still strictly censored.
But if your opinion is favorable and flattering, you should not worry, your voice is very welcomed.
My example: I did noticed an article and report on a local website about how cristal clear is the air in the town where I live. There were only two comments - let's say neutral - I was astonished that nobody gave his honest opinion how it really is. So I just expressed my thoughts (in a quite polite way), neverthless my comment dissapeared after a few hours..

I suspect, that the same happened to a number of others. I just wasted my time.

Polonia / Egypt Visa on Arrival for Polish Citizens [4]

In Hurghada, I remember we were directed to a line (quite long) with the visa purchase. I believe you have to pay in euro - I forgot how much.

Life / Poland's post. Lost parcel!? [4]


And what's the status?

Travel / Is the Bakar tourist Agency Safe [3]

Why shouldn't be? It looks genuine, where do you want to travel?

Law / Renew my Polish passport (as non resident) that expired 2010. Whats the procedure? [4]

In short - my vote is for the second way, with confirmation of Polish citizenship and PESEL number, registering your birth certificate in Poland too.

powroty.gov.pl/-/procedura-wydania-paszportu-9505

Polish consulate offices deal with such cases, so ask a Polish consul - he would be the best guide for you I suppose. They may have special forms to fill, regarding the birth certificate, and others.

Good luck.

Work / Online Poland's visa status [3]

Where did you submit your visa application? Some Poland's departments provide possibility to check foreigners' cases online. When you submit your visa application, they would (usually) send you a confirmation that they have received it. The confirmation's goal is to inform you about important phone numbers and websites to check your application and to confirm your physical address. In general, it's unsafe to allow to check the status online (to avoid fraudulent activities), so the mail-process, even though it's slower, is typically safer and more reliable.

Life / Changing carbon/wood-burning to gas heating system, in Wroclaw - Poland [2]


They promice even 70% reimbursement
wroclaw.pl/srodowisko/co-obejmuje-dotacja

On this website (in Polish only) you can find all of information regarding conversion for "BIO" - environment friendly heating system in Wrocław and application for money compensation.

Regarding the cost of the entire project let me quote (and google translate) another website (read - many useful informations)

Changing the coal boiler to another does not require substantial modifications to the installation, just as replacing it with a heating node. Therefore, these investments are relatively easy to carry out at a reasonable price - in the case of a detached house it is several thousand zlotys (excluding subsidies). The gas boiler itself up to 28 kW can be bought for 3,000. zł, although better models are even more than twice as expensive. You still have to pay for the acid resistant flue pipe, labor and processing of the installation in the boiler room, and if there is no gas connection - also for its implementation.

muratordom.pl/instalacje/ogrzewanie-domu/zmiana-kotlowni-weglowej-na-gazowa,222_11936.html

Law / Registering in Poland foreign birth certificate with name change? [2]


Any pleading will not work. Probably your only way is to go by person to the Civil Office and submit a written request to the head of the registry office, and also providing your officialy translated foreign birth certificate. Then just wait for a decision. If they'd need some additional papers, try to ask for an assistance in the Polish Consulate in Australia.

Law / Drunk Drive and Pyschotechnical Test (Kurs reedukacyjny) in Poland [3]

Don't expect any help from Polish authorities in this case. Maybe ask if you can bring somebody as a translator.
I'm not sure about this kurs but during the exams you are entitled to have a sworn translator:

Persons who do not know the Polish language to understand the rules of the examination and the instructions of the examiner should provide, at their own expense, a sworn translator. He may be present during the theoretical part (but no longer than until the start of the test) and must be present during the practical part of the examination.

Life / ATM's in Poland with Euro withdrawal facility? [12]

And for the Atm's with Euro check here:
euronetpolska.pl/index.php?m=maps&m_2=front&id=254

Law / Can my parent obtain my birth certificate in Poland? [3]

The following persons are entitled to apply and pick up the civil status records (birth certificate included):

- The person to whom the act relates
- Parent
- Brother
- Sister
- Spouse
- Grandmother
- Grandfather
- Child
- Grandson
- Granddaughter
- In the case of ordering the write-offs by unauthorized persons, presentation of documents confirming the existence of a legal interest is required upon receipt.

A power of attorney is necessary in the written form, however it doesn't have to be apostilled.

Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]

I confirm, we do sometimes mix these words during spoken conversation.

Law / Can anybody help me with writing legal act clause part in PESEL form for my Son aged 7 years. Check attachment [5]

Now it's harder to get it - it must be a very good reason why you need PESEL number (in this case for your child). And it have to be required by a Polish law, therefore they want to know which legal act refers to this need.

Law / Can anybody help me with writing legal act clause part in PESEL form for my Son aged 7 years. Check attachment [5]

I think it's connected with the purpose of obtaining this PESEL number - why do you need it?

Love / How to find an English speaking boyfriend in Poland [110]

Try it here.

News / Officials in Poland are hailing an upcoming visit by Donald Trump [720]



No comment ;)

Classifieds / Help needed to identify some old photos (possibly ID cards) [4]


You need to register first to upload those pictures here.

History / Any Poles in the American Revolution? [2]

dziennik.com/publicystyka/artykul/polacy-w-wojnie-o-niepodleglosc-stanow-zjednoczonych-cz.-1
rp.pl/artykul/237504-Polskie-barwy-Stanow-Zjednoczonych.html#ap-1
Couple interesting articles about Polish heroes who fought for America.

I'll try to translate one fragment (slightly refined google translation):

The war against England for the independence of the United States (1775 - 1783) was an important stage in Polish-American relations. The Poles participating in it can be divided into two groups: those who specifically came to fight for the ideals of freedom (emigration of war), and Poles, or Americans of Polish descent who already lived on American soil (colonial emigration). Determining their numbers is extremely difficult. Polish military immigration served exclusively in the army, while Polish colonists fought in army and in the militia. It is estimated that during the eight years of this war there served one hundred and dozens of Poles in a 150,000-strong continental army. Soldiers of the continental army. According to Mieczysław Haiman, the first historian of American Polonia, there were 14 Polish officers among them: Michał Kowacz, De Bitzen, Kotkowski, Kraszewski, Terlecki, Jan Zieliński, and mostly two of the heroes: Tadeusz Kosciuszko and Kazimierz Pulaski, who have reached the rank of Brigadier Generals, and their memory in the United States continue to this day. Of the 14 officers, six were killed.

Travel / Poland's best Prepaid Sim with international roaming in India [4]

Maybe stick to the Viber, WhatsUp or similar... I don't know any cheaper option than that.
Of course having a good data package would be handy ;)

Law / Residency decision letter vs residency card and Poland Visa D [9]

Hello Maika, maybe check this thread
https://polishforums.com/law/poland-sufficient-funds-register-76476/

Study / Is there any Actuarial science degree or master in Poland ? [3]

After short research this is what I found:
To become an actuary in Poland you must have an university education and pass a state examination consisting of four parts: financial mathematics, life insurance mathematics, property insurance mathematics, and probability and statistics. You must also have at least one-year internship under an actuary.

The best way is to choose proper math studies (like Financial and insurance mathematics) in some of the better universities.
Check for example:
wmat.pwr.edu.pl/index,231.dhtml
im.uj.edu.pl/en_GB/studia/s2s/specjalnosci/matematyka-finansowa
form.pwsztar.edu.pl/erasmus/viewpage.php?page_id=37
Of course there's more info in Polish language which probably you don't know.