Love / Polish Wedding present - how much money for the couple? [40]

I think the equivalent of 500 pln.

USA, Canada / Has anyone with a US or CDN passport recently been subjected to the "Passport Trap" in Poland? [29]

I understand that this is the prime strategy to keep people in the country (Poland) whether they want to be there or not.

USA, Canada / Has anyone with a US or CDN passport recently been subjected to the "Passport Trap" in Poland? [29]

Very strange. This is the first time that I've ever heard ...that to leave Poland you must have a Polish passport.

Genealogy / If a person went to a Polish hospital (wartime) in the city would they likely have kept records of births? [4]

It is highly unlikely that she went into hospital to have a baby. Most hospitals were bombed during the war years. She would have had to register him and have the baby christened. This might be your best bet. Go or get in touch with the local church where the christening would have taken place. This might give you further clues.

Work / Jobs for non Polish speakers? [24]

If you can use the internet you can find jobs yourself.
I don't understand why it is a surprise for you to find that in Poland people speak Polish.

Law / Polish Income Tax Payable on Inheritance for UK Citizen [26]

I don't think you realize that when you (or anyone) sells a property then tax becomes due unless the money is used to buy another property. It does not matter that she received money from the sale, or sold the house herself or someone else sold it for her. The money is from the sale of a house and thus is liable to tax.

The prison is not waiting for her (please read my posts carefully in future) but for her relatives.

Work / Finance Work in Poland - is it hard for a non-Polish speaking person? [35]

First - find jobs where the qualification is required.
Second - find out how much the jobs pay.
Third - decide if it is worth it.
Fourth - decision is yours.

Law / Polish Income Tax Payable on Inheritance for UK Citizen [26]

We have already said that tax due on an inheritance is totally separate i.e. different to the tax due on the sale of property.

It is a case of suck it and see, but when the Tax Authorities (who are now keener than ever to get their pound of flesh) come after the the people who have benefited from the sale of the property (no matter under what circumstances) then as long as your conscience is clear when they end up in prison - then everything is o.k.

I would ask advice of a appropriately qualified person.
In my view, 'polish investor' above as well as me have already stated our case. Income tax payable on the sale of properties is due when you do not use the funds to buy another property.

Law / Polish Income Tax Payable on Inheritance for UK Citizen [26]

When you yourself sell a property (or obtain any money from the sale of a property owned by someone else) you are liable to pay 19% income tax on the proceeds, unless you can prove that you have used the money to buy another property within the next 2 years. Your tax becomes due, if you have not purchased another property. It is up to YOU to ask the right questions.

If the house was owned by a relative (close or otherwise) - there may not be any inheritance tax to pay, but this is totally SEPARATE from the proceeds on the sale of the actual property. It does not make any difference whether you are Polish, British, Spanish or any other nationality and whether you have ever been to Poland, have been there for one day or 180 days.

This is 'sale of property tax'.
If you do not pay it is more than very likely that the Tax Authorities may come after other people who have benefited from the sale in order to obtain their pound of flesh.

Law / Confirming (or denying) Polish citizenship? My paternal grandfather was Polish. [8]

'Uzywane nazwiska' could mean anyone being adopted, using different surnames by virtue of name change through a deed, changing a name say from 'Myslowski ' to 'Myslak' - anything that could identify you. Many people changed their name just after the war to prevent them being recognized.

Work / Studies In Poland, is it easy to survive on part-time jobs? [259]

If a student can find a part-time job then he may beable to pay for his living expenses. In order to find a job, you must speak Polish to a standard that you can converse with other Polish people.

There are jobs in 'service industries', where Polish language may not be required, but other skills will be. You need to search, find vacancies and apply to places in order to establish whether there is any chance of you working for anyone.

Study / Where to study International Relations / Business, Finance in English: Warsaw University or Jagiellonian [10]

Both are good. Cost of living in Warsaw is higher than in Krakow.

Law / Question Regarding Property "Sales Tax" in Poland (Canadian and Polish Citizenship) [3]

The problem is that if you sell a residence (which belonged to you) and in which you have not lived for the last 5 years you are liable to taxes on the sale of property. If you invest the money in another property (within a timescale, I think 2 years) you do not pay the tax.

Check once again.
This Law applies to all people (Polish and foreign) selling properties in Poland.

Law / Good bank in Poland to open a personal account where the Polish address/karta pobytu and pesel is not required [11]

You need an address for correspondence. I have accounts with Allior bank and have never had any trouble with them. You do NOT need a Pesel - I don't have one and have had bank accounts (with various banks) for the last 14 years.

All banks now charge for having accounts with them - you need to ask. Maybe higher charge if you want a debit card/credit card - but ask.

Work / No ZUS paid (no national insurance) means no NFZ healthcare and (for EU citizens) no EKUZ card in Poland [7]

I think that's the clue. If you do not pay into the system, are not registered officially as unemployed - then you are not entitled to get this card.

The wording on the card is 'emergency', i.e. something not anticipated and not foreseen. Generally, people have it so that they are covered in addition to their normal holiday insurance when they go away on holiday. It does not insure you when you are classed as officially WORKING in another country..

If you are working in another country (say a GB resident officially working in Poland) then you should be covered by the Polish system for all your health requirements (planned, unplanned, emergencies, tests, doctors visits).

Life / Number of church attendees in Poland [54]

People will appear in churches when they are ill and no one can help them. Then the churches will be full.

Work / No ZUS paid (no national insurance) means no NFZ healthcare and (for EU citizens) no EKUZ card in Poland [7]

I can only say this:
The little blue card is for 'emergencies only'. You are entitled to the same care as any EU national - as long as your payments are up to date. In the country of residence (in your case Poland) in order to receive free health care you MUST have your ZUS up to date. THE UK card is not for 'normal health care' in another country. It is for 'emergencies only' in another country.

Life / Number of church attendees in Poland [54]

I find that people only turn to their religion when a) they are gravely ill and about to meet their maker and b) when they are in deep trouble.

The rest of the time they don't give their God and religion a second thought. But when the Grim Reaper (death) calls, then it's on your knees and pray, pray, pray....that is why mostly older people go to church. They are the ones that seek forgiveness, the youngsters still think that they will never get old... (to me that is the only thing that is fair in life, you are born, you live and you die)

Love / Arabs: "Polish women are easy and stupid" [132]

Best way to get a woman is...take her on your private jet to your private island and show her your own private bank balance. Nothing else. This is guaranteed to work.

Life / Where to buy floor tiles in Warsaw Poland [7]

There must be plenty of independent tile places selling better quality tiles than the standard OBI, L. Merlin & Castorama. It all depends of how much you want to pay per square meter and how big a surface you have to cover.

Visit all places and find out their prices before you purchase anything.

Love / Do women in Poland change their surnames to a feminine form of their husbands' surnames? [40]

Sometimes they have double-barrel surnames, their maiden name first then their husbands.

Real Estate / Apartments in Poland - do they allow pets? [3]

Make sure that any pets are written in the contract that you have. The landlord may ask for more money up-front and at the end of the lease the landlord will charge you for any damage. When asking always tell them what breed the dog is (Yorki or a pitbull) as this may make a difference.

Work / Brazilian in Poland needing help - ideas to find a job? [22]

When looking for a job - you have to consider what YOU can offer that no one else can in Poland, especially as you don't speak the language. You could offer 'private language lessons'.

In order for you to be 'employed', a new employer will have to see 'a work permit' and prove that you have skills which no one else has.

I assume that the courses at the UNI will be in English, otherwise you're stuck.

Law / Laws against "Misrepresentation of Goods" in Poland [3]

First, you yourself would have to sue the offending person/organisation through the civil court and the action could take years.
Remember when you buy something it is 'buyer's beware' and any 'offers' are only counted as an 'invitation to treat'.

Love / Polish men penis size [21]

I was going to say ...not necessarily in that order. :-) Women love being slim. You can never be too loved, too rich or too slim.

Love / What do you like most about Polish men? :) [51]

But SURELY all men should do that - they should have respect for a woman (which should be taught to them by the parents). Opening doors, carrying bags, being quiet when the woman speaks, paying for whatever items the woman desires.

Now find me a man like that and I'll be there like a rat up a drainpipe. ...

Love / Polish men penis size [21]

In my experience (be that as it may), it is not the SIZE, but what a man DOES that matter. There are other things that can satisfy a woman other than a penis.

Try money - if a man is uber uber rich, his size will never come into the equation.

Love / Polish men penis size [21]

Unless it's bigger than a baby's head - then it's not massive. My ex-husband had a friend who had to tie his down to his leg, as in a 'resting' state reached down to his knees. No good for anything at all - but I saw it with my own eyes.

Law / Buying work visa for Poland [16]

From what I know (and I'm sure someone will put me right on this) working visa is applied for by an employer after he has offered you a position. You do not get a 'working visa' and then look out for work in Poland.

She will have to jump through hoops if she wants to open a children's nursery.

I have never heard of working visa being granted to someone who has not had a job offer and has accepted that job.

Travel / BBC'S Hairy Bikers come to Poland [13]

Nothing beats experience - Mary Berry rules O.K. She has done wonders for the more mature ladies.