News / Poland's Economy Is Booming! The EU's Success Story? [711]


I am here as well and that sounds logical coz after the subprime mortgage crisis they all moved
into other areas of making a quick buck: risky investment vehicles and short term loans.
I know from 2008 it became almost impossible for an ordinary man to get a mortgage because it's about the only area they have tightened very well in the banking industry.

The other areas are not so tightly monitored or regulated.
Anything below 50k is considered a small loan by most of the Banks here.
Just check the flyers for quick loans in your letterbox or handed out in town and ask yourself who's behind most of them.

USA, Canada / American marrying Pole, then moving to the UK. Has anyone done this before? [13]


That's one way which might raise eyebrows: he being American and her Polish they will put one and one together and figure out that he's trying to stay in the country longer.

He can enter the country but the fact remains he wants to live there longer with his partner.
Then again if he gets married here and apply straight away they will still treat it as suspicious.
I'm no expert but from what i know in such cases you just have to be honest.
U don't have to be afraid that u're not married to your partner at least they do recognise partnerships.
U say u have been together for two and a half years and have been on contracts in South Korea and Vietnam- show them all the proof that u have!

They are not going to refuse u the permit just because you have failed to produce some of the supporting evidence.
If they are not satisfied they can always call u up for an interview. After all you don't pay anything for the application.
PS: u won't be applying for a Visa but for an EEA family permit.

ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/eucitizens/eea-family-permit/documents

News / Poland's Economy Is Booming! The EU's Success Story? [711]


I'm with BZ WBK and my best mate's with Alior.
PKO BP with Szymon Majewski's collaboration are doing well and i'm sure they've always had the highest number of people banking with them from communism.

The others, and I'm sure u know there are many of them, are competing for the rest of the market.

News / Poland's Economy Is Booming! The EU's Success Story? [711]

The only thing that bothers me, having been here for quite some time now, is that the government hasn't done much
to protect the country from what happened in the 2007&8 crises.
The same lunacy that brought down most Banks during the first crises is very rife here in Poland and needless to say the country is overbanked.

I get phone calls from the Bank every month offering personal loans and increasing my credit card limit and so do most of my colleagues.

Last month alone I got 3 phone calls and they were all asking if i needed money for a summer holiday abroad.
I also get calls from Investment Companies that are affiliated with the bank offering to double any investment in a certain period of time.
Then there is the issue of Western companies, especially German, coming over here to take advantage of cheap labour.
The contracts that they give to the ordinary workers are just unbelievable to say the least.
The country needs investment and jobs just like any other but i just wonder what would happen if
Ukraine were to open up to the EU. Would we see all these companies shifting shop to another cheap location?
I bet you they will.

Love / Where to meet a foreign guy in Poland outside a club/disco [12]

Broomstick that should be easy for you living in Kraków!
I'm sure from your experience and what you say on here you can easily notice foreign guys in Kraków.
Supermarkets are the easiest especially Tesco.
Walk up to a guy whose holding a basket in the aisles and talk to him about what he is buying.
A lady once said to me " looking for some healthy stuff, are you?"
Ended up chatting and Lord knows what it could have led to- she was very nice!

Law / Polish visa expert? Japanes moving to Poland to study Polish. [43]


Nothing to do with coherence there.
My main points are the issues of free movement and border control within the Schengen countries and not the other issues within the agreement.
Denmark can not opt out of that one as it written in all the links u're posting on here. It was the core of the Agreement to start with.

Same applies with the positions of The UK and Ireland they remain non Schengen member states within the EU.
The only things they share with Schengen is the SIS Database and security matters.
The above mentioned are also shared with Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein which are non EU countries but Schengen member countries. //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area

Read EU member states with opt-outs

Law / Polish visa expert? Japanes moving to Poland to study Polish. [43]

If u read that well u'll understand that it is just co-operation in cross border crime and certain things of common interest like security.

It has nothing to do with free movement of people. Implemanting of provisions governing police and judicial cooperation doesn't mean they become member states.

UK and Ireland do share certain information with Schengen member states and vice versa just like with all the other EEC member nations which are non EU members.

People who travel on Schengen Visas do not have free movement to the UK and Ireland if they come from Visa nations they will have to get UK or Ireland Visas.

After evaluating the conditions that must precede implementation of the provisions governing police and judicial cooperation, the Council consented with its Decision 2004/926/EC of 22 December 2004 that this part of the Schengen acquis could be implemented by the United Kingdom.

Although Denmark has signed the Schengen Agreement, it can choose whether or not to apply any new measures taken under Title IV of the EC Treaty within the EU framework, even those that constitute a development of the Schengen acquis. However, Denmark is bound by certain measures under the common visa policy.

Denmark can opt out on any new measures but they are bound by the free movement of people within Schengen states and thats not a new measure.

That's why in October 2011 they had to stop border control coz they were in clear violation of the common visa policy or should we say they were just exploiting a loop hole

within the free movement of people

Law / Polish visa expert? Japanes moving to Poland to study Polish. [43]


UK and Ireland are not in Schengen, Harry!
There are no certain opt-outs with regards to Schengen.
They were in clear violation of the Schengen agreement and I've just checked they actually stopped it in October 2011.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schengen_Area
Check out the heading: Controversies

Law / Polish visa expert? Japanes moving to Poland to study Polish. [43]

[quote=Harry]The whole point about Schengen is that member states are to have the same regulations as each other.[
Denmark went on to re-impose border controls last year in the name of trying to stop criminal activities from its Schengen neighbours Sweden and Germany.

I wonder if this is still in place..

Law / Polish visa expert? Japanes moving to Poland to study Polish. [43]


I don't see what your problem is,OBAKA. U seem to have got all the answers u were after.
When u get a Karta Pobytu u can use it till it's valid and 45days before it expires u should submit an application if u wish to renew.

U'll need proof that u're still enrolled at university and that u can support yourself financially.
As a student I'm sure u'll only be eligible to apply for permanent residence after 5 years.

Law / Rights of a consumer when dealing with faulty goods in Poland? [65]


I guess after seeing one of them deceiving adverts or flyers stuffed in the letter box where they all claim 0% interest on installments, items being reduced from a price

that never was, promising up to 40% savings and a small print u can't read. Guess when u understand where they get the ideas from you'll never fall for such cliches.

I don't know if I am allowed to name and shame on our forum. After wanting to replace some of our old electric home appliances a few years ago and failing to get a clear

explanation for the 2 year warranty from most of the famous high street electric shops we decided not to purchase from them.
The same shop with 5 outlets in town had different interpretations as to how they handle faulty goods.
I dug deeper and later found out that they are all franchises and the way they are run is quite shocking to say the least.

Consumers' rights in such franchises are almost nonexistent. They are all busy trying to make as much as they can.
It's better to buy from local recommended electric shops and speak to the owner before u purchase what u want than to swallow the bait.

Love / Need help/advice polish girl :( British and Polish girl relationship. [26]

United_Fan28! I'll jump in matey presumably u're a United fan.
Well,well, first of all if u gonna make a decision on this issue based on what we're going to say here then bless you.

Seriously, the writing's on the wall; sooner or later u'll just have to accept it.
U seem like u really want this work out at all costs.
Was in a similar situation myself at your age but without the sex and drugs thing . I kept convincing myself she was the one but slowly it faded away.

A year later was invited here to Polska, found myself someone who shared the same values.
Went a little bit rocky to start with but eventually settled very well and we'll be celebrating the 5th anniversary soon.
U say u're quarter Polish that's even great and guess it won't take u time to learn the language if u put in a bit of effort.

If it doesn't work out just hop onto a plane and come to Polska.
All the best to u.

Law / who can help with advice how to get a citizenship of Poland (my german passport expired) [7]


Eh, Elm, if u're a German citizen by birth then u should still hold German citizenship- unless otherwise!
Renew your German passport first if u're thinking of going for the Polish one.
The procedure of acquiring Polish Citizenship through your Parents, as many have found out on here, is quite long and complicated.
I'm sure u'll need tons and tons of documents to prove who your parents were.
There are many useful posts on here.

UK, Ireland / Polish woman living in England is moving back to Poland. How much money do I need? [87]


I have this for you from my colleague who lives near Kalisz.

First of all: you're not going through NFZ. Consultation fees up to 150zł, medicines for kids a single prescription up to 50zł
Second: you'll need to pay for private pre-schools. Expect anything from 400zł to 700zł a month
Third: Insurance for your car. Don't know what you have- it could be from 345zł to over 2000zł a year
Forth: Utilities. Depending on how big your flat is (Lord forbid you won't live in a coal heated flat) anything from 300zł to 1000zł. Ps: this excludes internet, phone and television.

Fifth: Your food and clothes. 2000zł to 2500zł
Sixth: Petrol. If it's for commuting in Kalisz only 300zł should be fine.
You should be fine with 3500zł to 4000zł a month.

Then make sure u get back here early to register your other child for school if you want him to go to a school in your neighbourhood.

Powodzenia.

Travel / OLT Jetair (flight to Wroclaw) [38]


Couldn't have said it better Delphiandomine: budget airlines really are a disgrace to the aviation industry.
Besides conning people out of their hard earned cash with the so called
"cheap flights" that have many hidden costs and scams(Ryanair being the biggest scammer) one begins to wonder whether flying was ever meant to be cheap in the first place.

How OLT are going to survive without paying their Pilots- well, Budget Flight hunters beware!

Love / How would you describe Polish girl in one word only? [37]

Stubborn. Why not 2 words : very stubborn.

Law / British man Marrying Polish Woman in POLAND [29]

Some of the documents required are: Full birth certificate with both parents' names including mother's maiden,( first ask them if they will retain your original)

Passport or ID, letter of no impediment which is less than 6 months old and the baptismal certificate or letter if you were baptised in the RCC.

Those are the most important as far as I know.
Ps, there are 16 Wojewoids (Provinces) in Poland and they all differ depending on how they interpret the law.

Good luck!

Work / Is salary of 3000 Euros gross enough to live decently in Lodz, Poland? [53]

Simple, mate, looking from the outside in there are many things which u need to know especially about £ódz. For example: what decent accommodation

is like in £ódz. PM if u can.

Work / Is salary of 3000 Euros gross enough to live decently in Lodz, Poland? [53]


Just out of curiosity : what industry are u working in? If my calculations are right your nett will be +/- 8500zl.
If you can make it- why don't you visit £ódz first? If you've never been to this side of the world before- there are many

things you need to get accustomed to!

Food / Could you recommend me a fresh Polish juice from fruit? [18]

quote=gumishu]why don't you go for those fruit juices in cartons - sure they are more expensive but typically good qualtiy and tasty - there are lots of tastes too - many contain fruit pulp[/quote]

From my experience, cartons or fruit pulp content don't constitute real juice,i have drunk most of Tymbark products and they are quite tasty however it's clearly written that they come from concentrated juice.


Cheers, Wedle! We'll give them a ring.

Law / Permanent Residence in Polska: procedures, list of documents, etc. [59]


Yup, thats the one Rover, from what i'm told the procedure is quite simple but don't know about the costs though. You better do it while you're still in Polska. You should have your residence card together with your passport just incase, letter from your registry office to say you have been residing at that particular address for that period of time.This should be done by the local or regional police i'm not sure but u'll have to have your prints taken and they will tell you when it will be ready. Still wondering about my mate though

Law / Permanent Residence in Polska: procedures, list of documents, etc. [59]

One more thing which is not clear is about the Police Clearance Certificate, will they ask for one from the country of origin(coz i'm told you can obtain one here in polska if you've been residing for 3years). My mate has an old one which he got in 2006 when he started living in England. He lived there until he came to Poland in 2008 he has only visited his country of origin for 3month with in the 5years he has been abroad and the authorities there require him to have lived in the country more than six months to get another Police Clearance. Anybody with experience on this??

Thank you.

Law / How can I get Polish citizenship after been married to a Polish spouse [75]


Wooo, Delphy can u come again on this i don't quite follow. Do you mean if he has been or hasn't been working for 3 years without a break in employment? Can you explain this again. How safe is my colleague he has been working for the past 3 years as a teacher in private language schools together with his wife they take 2months unpaid leave every year and they sometimes go to Croatia on Vacation?

Thanks.

Law / How can I get Polish citizenship after been married to a Polish spouse [75]

Nice and short 'Arry but how daya know? Have you been through to Poznan or know anyone whose got it from there??

Thanks.

Law / How can I get Polish citizenship after been married to a Polish spouse [75]

Merged: Acquiring Polish Citizenship for Non-EU spouse in Poznań

My colleague who is a very hard working resident is about to apply for Polish Citizenship so i thought i should help in gathering the important infor. He is a non-eu citizen and has been living and working here together with his Polish wife for over 3years now.They are both English teachers and are involved in a lot of charity work with School children in their Town. What i want to ask is about Poznan their Woiwod Office.We have heard a lot about this office and how difficult they might be. Can anybody out there who has had the experience of applying for Polish Citizenship recently Through this Office shed some light for us. My colleague wants to know whether he will be asked to renounce his Original Citizenship in Poznan in order to be granted Polish Citizenship. He also has a colleague who got his in Warsaw in January this year but was not asked to renounce his. The reason why, he wants to know is because the process of renouncing his original Citizenship is very complicated and time consuming. Put it simply they will not renounce his citizenship on the basis of being approved for Polish Citizenship they will require proof that he already holds a Polish I.D for them to renounce his original. Then again no country will allow their citizens to be stateless i guess....

Your Contribution will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you all.