Polsyr
12 Dec 2015
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
At least 50-60k. I was there. Anyone else was there?
At least 50-60k. I was there. Anyone else was there?
Polsyr
9 Dec 2015
History / Where was this picture taken? (PZPR congress) [6]
Isn't that the same place they have the Disney on Ice thing? Looks familiar!
Isn't that the same place they have the Disney on Ice thing? Looks familiar!
Polsyr
9 Dec 2015
Law / No availability to apply for Poland's National Visa. Indian national married to Polish. [30]
They don't need them if they have residence permits of spouses of Polish citizens.
non EU spouses need work permit.
They don't need them if they have residence permits of spouses of Polish citizens.
Polsyr
8 Dec 2015
Law / No availability to apply for Poland's National Visa. Indian national married to Polish. [30]
Subject has been discussed here before so search existing threads.
In short, yes you can apply for Schengen visa type D, tourist visa, multiple entry, 2 years validity, free of cost, once your marriage has been registered in Poland and Polish marriage certificate has been issued. This visa does NOT entitle you to work (regardless of paid or unpaid work).
Once you arrive in Poland, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit on the basis of being the spouse of a Polish citizen. That particular type of residence permit (once issued) allows you to work in Poland without getting an additional, separate work permit.
Can I apply a visa to poland
Subject has been discussed here before so search existing threads.
In short, yes you can apply for Schengen visa type D, tourist visa, multiple entry, 2 years validity, free of cost, once your marriage has been registered in Poland and Polish marriage certificate has been issued. This visa does NOT entitle you to work (regardless of paid or unpaid work).
Once you arrive in Poland, you need to apply for a temporary residence permit on the basis of being the spouse of a Polish citizen. That particular type of residence permit (once issued) allows you to work in Poland without getting an additional, separate work permit.
Polsyr
6 Dec 2015
Feedback / A special "for those living in Poland..." section. [33]
I like the idea Delph, but I am reasonably certain it won't happen.
I like the idea Delph, but I am reasonably certain it won't happen.
Polsyr
3 Dec 2015
News / Poland to end state funding for IVF treatment [102]
Or with one of their Maybachs :)
but that 'media outlet' could pay for all the IVF treatment for every couple out of their small change
Or with one of their Maybachs :)
Polsyr
3 Dec 2015
News / Poland to end state funding for IVF treatment [102]
Meaning it doesn't please a certain "religious" figure that runs a certain "media outlet".
too expensive
Meaning it doesn't please a certain "religious" figure that runs a certain "media outlet".
Polsyr
2 Dec 2015
Law / Possible prospects of gaining Polish Citizenship (grandfather heritage)? [11]
This is correct, in some cases the person will be asked to provide proof of renunciation of their other citizenship, but not in every case.
This is incorrect - it is case specific, see below examples.
Examples:
Claiming Polish citizenship exclusively on the basis of Polish ancestry: renunciation of other citizenship is always required.
Applying for Polish citizenship to the President of RP (regardless of reasoning): In most cases renunciation of other citizenship is required.
Foreigner being recognized as a Polish citizen on the basis of having lived in Poland for a certain length of time and met other conditions: In most cases renunciation of other citizenship is not required.
I know people that have gone through each of the above cases (including myself) so I know what I am talking about through actual experience.
It depends entirely on the basis of citizenship.
This is correct, in some cases the person will be asked to provide proof of renunciation of their other citizenship, but not in every case.
not also polish requirement
This is incorrect - it is case specific, see below examples.
Examples:
Claiming Polish citizenship exclusively on the basis of Polish ancestry: renunciation of other citizenship is always required.
Applying for Polish citizenship to the President of RP (regardless of reasoning): In most cases renunciation of other citizenship is required.
Foreigner being recognized as a Polish citizen on the basis of having lived in Poland for a certain length of time and met other conditions: In most cases renunciation of other citizenship is not required.
I know people that have gone through each of the above cases (including myself) so I know what I am talking about through actual experience.
Polsyr
2 Dec 2015
Life / Welcome to Poland ! (Stay away for your own sake) [239]
Apparently under 18s from the other side of the Atlantic are now saying what is liked and not liked here. Come pay taxes here kids then talk.
Under 18s
Apparently under 18s from the other side of the Atlantic are now saying what is liked and not liked here. Come pay taxes here kids then talk.
Polsyr
23 Nov 2015
Law / Karta Pobytu - Residence Card - Problem with address [13]
When you to to collect the card, all your need is your valid passport. From that point onwards, while in Poland, your residence card by itself serves as officially recognized ID as well as proof of your residence status.
In what form? Residence permit application? If you think they don't ask for your address in the residence permit application then you didn't read it right.
when i'll recieve karta pobytu
When you to to collect the card, all your need is your valid passport. From that point onwards, while in Poland, your residence card by itself serves as officially recognized ID as well as proof of your residence status.
they never asked in form to fill this
In what form? Residence permit application? If you think they don't ask for your address in the residence permit application then you didn't read it right.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Life / Thinking about moving to Poland in the future... how is life there? [17]
What do you mean?
Before I answer, you need to know something; in Poland there is a difference in meaning between narodowość (nationality) and obywatelstwo (citizenship).
You can become a Polish citizen after living in Poland for a certain number of years and meeting certain conditions.
But you will not become a Polak (per the way this term is used in the Polish language in Poland today). It is not a racist or discriminatory thing, just a sociocultural characteristic, and it is not unique or exclusive to Poland.
You will also notice that some official forms that foreigners may fill up in Poland ask for narodowość and for obywatelstwo as two separate questions with two separate answers.
my current state
What do you mean?
later acquire Polish nationality?
Before I answer, you need to know something; in Poland there is a difference in meaning between narodowość (nationality) and obywatelstwo (citizenship).
You can become a Polish citizen after living in Poland for a certain number of years and meeting certain conditions.
But you will not become a Polak (per the way this term is used in the Polish language in Poland today). It is not a racist or discriminatory thing, just a sociocultural characteristic, and it is not unique or exclusive to Poland.
You will also notice that some official forms that foreigners may fill up in Poland ask for narodowość and for obywatelstwo as two separate questions with two separate answers.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Law / Decision on Karta Pobytu (Residence Card) in Poland. How long should I wait? [33]
If in doubt, pay the British embassy a visit and ask.
UK
If in doubt, pay the British embassy a visit and ask.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Life / Thinking about moving to Poland in the future... how is life there? [17]
Depends on where, but let's say PLN 8,000 a month.
That simply enriches your experience
More reasons to learn Polish.
Depends on where, but let's say PLN 8,000 a month.
cultural difference
That simply enriches your experience
the Polish language
More reasons to learn Polish.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Life / Thinking about moving to Poland in the future... how is life there? [17]
The decent educated ones do.
No you will survive
Yes. About a year if you take daily lessons.
Why wouldn't you?
Probably not so easy.
Yes. Many do.
Variety like people in any country. Behemoth is a Polish band and since you are a metalhead you should know them.
Educated ones center or left, rest right.
Great city. I personally love it.
Depends on how you define middle class.
Many people here do more than one job to make ends meet.
You will have many local friends in no time. Just don't be shy.
Do poles accept immigrants well
The decent educated ones do.
Will my accomodation in the country be harsh
No you will survive
does it take long to speak Polish fluently?
Yes. About a year if you take daily lessons.
will I be able to join a college
Why wouldn't you?
get myself a job?
Probably not so easy.
Can a programmer live well there?
Yes. Many do.
what music
Variety like people in any country. Behemoth is a Polish band and since you are a metalhead you should know them.
ideological side
Educated ones center or left, rest right.
Gdansk
Great city. I personally love it.
middle-class lifestyle?
Depends on how you define middle class.
Is it hard to earn that much?
Many people here do more than one job to make ends meet.
Brazilian male of 19 years old
You will have many local friends in no time. Just don't be shy.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Work / About Work permit for Student Visa in Poland [28]
No you cannot.
Your perspective employer has to apply for a work permit for you in Poland on your behalf.
sweden visa can I changed to Poland work permit
No you cannot.
Your perspective employer has to apply for a work permit for you in Poland on your behalf.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Law / Decision on Karta Pobytu (Residence Card) in Poland. How long should I wait? [33]
That is correct, but adherence to this principle is inconsistent, and varies from country to country and even from one officer to another at the same border crossing point. So better safe than sorry. If you want to look at principals, border guard are supposed to facilitate the entry of spouses of EU citizens even if they show up at the border with nothing but their passport and a document confirming their spouses are EU nationals. How much do you think they follow this rule? They airlines won't even let someone board the flight without a visa to start with.
Yup. Someone I know got his decision in late July and got his card in early September.
valid EU/EEA/CH residence permit was enough if you accompanied the spouse at the time of travel?
That is correct, but adherence to this principle is inconsistent, and varies from country to country and even from one officer to another at the same border crossing point. So better safe than sorry. If you want to look at principals, border guard are supposed to facilitate the entry of spouses of EU citizens even if they show up at the border with nothing but their passport and a document confirming their spouses are EU nationals. How much do you think they follow this rule? They airlines won't even let someone board the flight without a visa to start with.
1.5 months for the card to be issued?
Yup. Someone I know got his decision in late July and got his card in early September.
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Law / Decision on Karta Pobytu (Residence Card) in Poland. How long should I wait? [33]
Per my latest info, current average waiting period for decision in Warsaw is ~4 months. A year ago it was 3 months and 2 years ago it was 2 months. I don't know about other areas. However, sometimes the waiting period is shorter or longer - nobody can predict how long yours will take.
Please don't take my question the wrong way, but why did you apply for a residence permit in Poland if you don't want to live in Poland? FYI, having a residence permit and NOT actually staying here can make future permits problematic. If you just want the freedom to travel to Poland whenever you need to, then you should apply for a 2 year multiple entry Schengen visa. It is free for spouses of Polish citizens, and allows you to stay in Poland up to 90 days in a 180 day permit.
Officially no. If they need something from you or if they have a decision then they will write to you.
These days in Warsaw about 5.5 months from date of application (~4 months for decision and another ~1.5 months for actual card to be issued).
more than 2 months ago
Per my latest info, current average waiting period for decision in Warsaw is ~4 months. A year ago it was 3 months and 2 years ago it was 2 months. I don't know about other areas. However, sometimes the waiting period is shorter or longer - nobody can predict how long yours will take.
I have EEA family permit to enter UK but problem is we dont know when we'll get karta pobytu and we have to go to UK very soon
Please don't take my question the wrong way, but why did you apply for a residence permit in Poland if you don't want to live in Poland? FYI, having a residence permit and NOT actually staying here can make future permits problematic. If you just want the freedom to travel to Poland whenever you need to, then you should apply for a 2 year multiple entry Schengen visa. It is free for spouses of Polish citizens, and allows you to stay in Poland up to 90 days in a 180 day permit.
Is there a way to contact my inspector and ask about the situation
Officially no. If they need something from you or if they have a decision then they will write to you.
how much time does it take normally to recieve karta pobytu?
These days in Warsaw about 5.5 months from date of application (~4 months for decision and another ~1.5 months for actual card to be issued).
Polsyr
20 Nov 2015
Law / Polish Citizenship Confirmation - Religious Greek Marriage Certificate Problem [3]
I never heard of anyone having problems with a foreign, religious marriage certificate, exclusively on the basis that it is a religious marriage certificate.
However, due to being a foreign certificate, you might want to have it attested by the Greek foreign ministry as well as the Polish embassy in Athens - if possible. That should in theory give you a "solid" document.
only have a religious marriage certificate
I never heard of anyone having problems with a foreign, religious marriage certificate, exclusively on the basis that it is a religious marriage certificate.
However, due to being a foreign certificate, you might want to have it attested by the Greek foreign ministry as well as the Polish embassy in Athens - if possible. That should in theory give you a "solid" document.
Polsyr
13 Nov 2015
Work / How to find work in Warsaw "if u don't speak Polish" ! [176]
@Leev,
Yes. Outsourcing companies in Warsaw frequently look for people with logistics experience even if they don't speak Polish.
Speaking English + other European languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian & Russian are usually the most wanted) is what they usually look for. Having a degree or formal qualification is also important.
@Leev,
Yes. Outsourcing companies in Warsaw frequently look for people with logistics experience even if they don't speak Polish.
Speaking English + other European languages (German, French, Spanish, Italian & Russian are usually the most wanted) is what they usually look for. Having a degree or formal qualification is also important.
Polsyr
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
Correct, also bakłażan. Both words also somewhat similar to the Arabic words (Finżan and Badhenżan). In the case of filiżanka, the Turks took the word from the Arabs, but in the case of bakłażan, the jury is out.
filizanka = Turkish?
Correct, also bakłażan. Both words also somewhat similar to the Arabic words (Finżan and Badhenżan). In the case of filiżanka, the Turks took the word from the Arabs, but in the case of bakłażan, the jury is out.
Polsyr
11 Nov 2015
Polsyr
11 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
Haha, good one, and FYI, in some Arabic speaking communities the word "smoking" means the same thing.
There is a proper Arabic word (mas'ad) , but not many people use it.
Now guess what is the origin of the following words:
bakłażan
filiżanka
dinner jacket
Haha, good one, and FYI, in some Arabic speaking communities the word "smoking" means the same thing.
In Arabic, a lift is asensor.
There is a proper Arabic word (mas'ad) , but not many people use it.
Now guess what is the origin of the following words:
bakłażan
filiżanka
Polsyr
10 Nov 2015
News / UAE's Emaar to Invest in Poland [26]
This statement is meaningless because there was not a single terror attack on Polish soil during the last 5 years.
That is good. We need leaders who are hostile against terrorists and jihadists.
Differently of the condescending and weak Leftists before
This statement is meaningless because there was not a single terror attack on Polish soil during the last 5 years.
PiS is also hostile against Terrorists and Jihadists
That is good. We need leaders who are hostile against terrorists and jihadists.
Polsyr
10 Nov 2015
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
"A report, published on the official website of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, is highly critical of the grouping's campaign proposal to introduce a financial transaction tax (FTT)"
thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/228154,PiS-expert-scraps-partys-policy-proposal
Some may say that they are already looking for excuses for failing to deliver what they promised.
"The original page has been removed from PiS's website"
And this shows lack of communication internally between them. That can't be healthy.
"A report, published on the official website of the Law and Justice (PiS) party, is highly critical of the grouping's campaign proposal to introduce a financial transaction tax (FTT)"
thenews.pl/1/12/Artykul/228154,PiS-expert-scraps-partys-policy-proposal
Some may say that they are already looking for excuses for failing to deliver what they promised.
"The original page has been removed from PiS's website"
And this shows lack of communication internally between them. That can't be healthy.
Polsyr
10 Nov 2015
News / UAE's Emaar to Invest in Poland [26]
A key feature of the entire proposed development is that it is designed from the start to be green building certified. If built, it would be the largest green building project in the world until something bigger comes up.
Of course a bunch of idiots whining about it doesn't change a thing. Also, worth highlighting, the new leadership in Poland is very keen on maintaining good relations with wealthy Persian gulf countries since both share a common enemy to the east from here.
A key feature of the entire proposed development is that it is designed from the start to be green building certified. If built, it would be the largest green building project in the world until something bigger comes up.
Of course a bunch of idiots whining about it doesn't change a thing. Also, worth highlighting, the new leadership in Poland is very keen on maintaining good relations with wealthy Persian gulf countries since both share a common enemy to the east from here.
Polsyr
10 Nov 2015
Polsyr
9 Nov 2015
News / UAE's Emaar to Invest in Poland [26]
They are specifically waiting to see how they will behave.
new government
They are specifically waiting to see how they will behave.
Polsyr
9 Nov 2015
Language / Too many English words in the Polish language! [709]
I hear "consulting" a lot.
Also hear "peeling" often.
Polish does use "outsourcing"
I hear "consulting" a lot.
Also hear "peeling" often.
Polsyr
9 Nov 2015
Law / Dual citizenship in both Poland and The United States - US passport used when married a Chinese. Visa for her? [6]
Unless your wife has a another citizenship, she will need a visa. You need to register your marriage in Poland first then apply at the Polish embassy in her country of residence. However, if your marriage is very recent, then the visa procedure has the potential to be problematic.
Unless your wife has a another citizenship, she will need a visa. You need to register your marriage in Poland first then apply at the Polish embassy in her country of residence. However, if your marriage is very recent, then the visa procedure has the potential to be problematic.
Polsyr
8 Nov 2015
Life / Electrical wiring in Poland - color codes [23]
That is very dangerous :(
the light switches are switching on neutral
That is very dangerous :(