Law / In Poland on National Visa, want to visit London - how can i apply for travel visa to UK [22]

You can apply for EEA family permit - it is processed much faster than a regular visa (usually 2 working days). Visit the British embassy with your wife and state your case to them. From personal experience I say they are very helpful. Take with your all the relevant documents.

Food / Is brain-damaging vegan fad growing in Poland? [176]


Great organization, and they link to this vegan internet shop:
vegekoszyk.pl (here you will find a variety of vegan products that can be ordered online and delivered in Poland, but website is only in Polish).

Speaking of successful vegans, I am sure you heard of Leilani Munter? She was here in Europe not too long ago.

I would like to see reliable research that suggests that a balanced vegan diet can damage the human brain. Preferably not something done by or paid for by some meat farmers' association.

It is worth highlighting that there is research that suggests that meat production has a huge environmental cost - here is one example: pnas.org/content/111/33/11996

and there are many more if you just google.

Also, a personal opinion, veganism is not a fad, it is a way of life supported by strong science and common sense, and will undoubtedly be the norm in the future as sustainability becomes a deciding factor for more and more people.

Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]


You need to apply in person.
Other subjects are not followed consistently. Better call and check with the embassy.


Quite late but since I just saw your question... Since you are already in Poland and I assume you are staying legally here then you don't need to go back home and apply for a visa. You can simply collect your work permit in person. I heard that they merged work permit and residence permit into a single document but do ask just to be on the safe side.

Work / Are Indian dental qualifications recognised in Poland? [22]


I would encourage you to do this as well. That way you keep busy, build a social network (which should come in handy when you look for a job for example) and earn additional professional qualifications at the same time. You can take Polish lessons concurrently with your studies to maximize time utilization.

Work / Are Indian dental qualifications recognised in Poland? [22]


Aap kaisee hain? Remember that English is not an official language in Poland. There are many jobs for English speakers in Poland, but mostly in IT, call centers and teaching English.

Some people don't know this, but English is an official language in India, and every educated Indian I ever met spoke English fluently.

May I ask why Wroclaw? Is your husband from there - or maybe he was offered a job there?

Law / Working in EU countries and in UK with Poland's Residence Card (Karta Pobytu)? [51]


No you don't need a Polish ID card.

Law / Working in EU countries and in UK with Poland's Residence Card (Karta Pobytu)? [51]

Residence permit in Poland - used to take 3 months (from day you apply to the day you receive a card). But things may have changed. Concerning how to apply, have a look at this website:

mazowieckie.pl/en/for-foreigners-1/residence/temporary-residence-pe/residence-with-family

EEA Family Permit: I don't know, but the UK gov has detailed and up to date information here:
gov.uk/family-permit/overview

You need to ask UK authorities whether you will be allowed to work or not. Don't assume anything.

Finally a piece of advice. If you intend to live in the UK and not in Poland then do NOT apply for a residence permit in Poland, for two reasons:

1. If the reason you are thinking of getting a residence permit in Poland is to facilitate travel to and from Poland (or Schengen zone in general) then you will fulfill the same purpose by getting a Schengen visa. If you are married to a Polish citizen then upon applying you will receive, free of charge, a multiple entry Schengen visa, valid for 2 years and allowing you to stay up to 90 days within a six month period. On the other hand, applying for a residence permit in Poland means you both have to travel to Poland and stay for the duration of application processing, plus you will have to pay for the application and for the residence card.

2. If you get a residence permit in Poland and end up not living in Poland then renewal has the potential to be very problematic (I heard stories...).

Law / Working in EU countries and in UK with Poland's Residence Card (Karta Pobytu)? [51]

Residency permit: Come to Poland after you get married (and have your marriage registered in Poland) and apply. You will need to be registered as a resident at an address in Poland.

Polish ID card: In your case you will have to wait until you become a Polish citizen - which means you have to live in Poland after you get married for at least 4 years uninterrupted - 2 years to get permanent residence then 2 more years to be eligible to apply for recognition as a citizen.

Working in the UK: If you wife works in the UK, then after you get married you can apply for EEA family permit. You need neither residency permit nor ID from Poland to do that.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland [2986]


Between this and what Gosc said that pretty much covers it.
She is probably just nervous - uncertain of what comes next. If you care about her then give her time to get over her uncertainties. Otherwise walk away and leave her in peace. She clearly has some complexes to deal with.

Someone I know had a very similar situation with an Arab woman. Feels like deja vu to read about it here.

Law / I have D Type Cel Wydania 10 visa? What EU countries can I visit with it? [16]


Type D is a national visa, not a Schengen visa.

Here is a list of explanations of the purposes of visa issuance.
ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/e-library/documents/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy/docs/visa_sticker_comments_section_en.pdf

Law / Regarding Entering Poland - residency and travelling to other Schengen countries [19]

This is outdated and incorrect. Also the source I quoted in post # 11 is apparently outdated. Here is the most recent version - posted on 28.04.2015.

ec.europa.eu/dgs/home-affairs/e-library/documents/policies/borders-and-visas/visa-policy/docs/visa_sticker_comments_section_en.pdf

Law / Regarding Entering Poland - residency and travelling to other Schengen countries [19]

I agree with you and also like to highlight this a problem with security personnel worldwide and not just in Poland.

Law / Regarding Entering Poland - residency and travelling to other Schengen countries [19]


All correct. If Straż Miejska believe that something is not right, they can and should ask the police the get involved, but Straż Miejska are not legally authorized to ask anyone to prove the legality of their status in Poland.

Law / Regarding Entering Poland - residency and travelling to other Schengen countries [19]


If you travel outside Czech to other Schengen countries before your residence permit is issued then you are taking a risk. You might be breaking the law, and If you are asked for any reason to show your documents then you will have a hard time making authorities understand your case.

A reason can be suspicion of having committed a crime or admission to a hospital due to unnatural causes requiring police attention (for example injuries caused by a car accident or assault).

In Poland, the law defines who is allowed to verify the legality of your presence in the country, and for what reason they may conduct verification. But there remains some communication gaps. Last year I was asked for documents by city guard (straż miejska) when I visited them to pay to a minor traffic violation. City guard are not permitted by law to question the legality of your status (only police, border guard, customs and certain official workers dealing with foreigners are allowed). Trying to argue with them only leads to them getting aggressive/defensive and generally uncooperative.

The confirmation of application for a residence permit (as far as I know) allows you to stay only in Czech until a residence card is issued. Read this letter again or call the place where you applied if you have doubts. If you remain in doubt then sit still and wait for your residence card.


This refers to the reason you stated when you applied for a visa. They sometimes write 05-06-07 together to cover a broad range of work related applications.

05: work (for a period not exceeding six months over the next 12 months), based on statement of intention to perform work, registered with the labor authority.

06: Driver (international road transport)

07: Work based on documents other than those in points 5 and 6.

Here is a website with a the full list of of these reasons in Polish. Use google translate, it won't be 100% accurate but you will understand.

arslege.pl/cel-wydania-wizy-schengen-lub-krajowej/k163/a14271

You will need to apply for a residence permit as soon as you arrive - which is now merged together with the work permit.

UK, Ireland / Raising Bilingual Children - How are you teaching your children? Your experiences? [74]

My child was born after the previous post in this thread was written, and he is being raised trilingual. It takes a lot of discipline on the part of both parents to keep this up, because we both tend to default to English since it is the easiest of the three to communicate in.

Law / How do I verify a Polish company's existence? [249]


That gives an extract of KRS with some of the most essential information, including tax ID number (NIP) for example. This website tends to update records rather often but still some records can be out of date.

If a full version is needed, then use:


To see the full KRS, select the option to print, which will automatically download the full KRS in pdf format. This way you will also know the person(s) authorized to sign on behalf of the company, registered commercial activities and paid up capital among other things.. Keep in mind, records can be out of date.

USA, Canada / 18 and moving back from USA to Poland?? [19]

She probably means she stayed beyond the validity of her visa.

USA, Canada / 18 and moving back from USA to Poland?? [19]


Ops missed the "undocumented" part. Get yourself "documented" before you do anything.

USA, Canada / 18 and moving back from USA to Poland?? [19]

Agreed with Terri and Jon. However don't be afraid to come here for a summer holiday if you can afford it, just don't get stuck in the tourist mind set.

History / Polish nobility - what is the status of princes and aristocrats in modern Poland? [33]


Wouldn't happen to be in Konstancin by any chance? :)

Life / Armenian Community in Poland? [10]

There is hardly a place in the world without some Armenian community. They tend to have a positive influence wherever they settle.

I have an Armenian friend in Warsaw and according to him there are many Armenians around here, some have been here for several generations and some have arrived recently. However there is no "official" Armenian Orthodox Church in Warsaw (according to him) but mass is offered at several places in Armenian.

By the way - what do you mean by 100 years of genocide? (I assume you meant 100 years since the...)

And exactly whom are you referring to by "pontiacs"?

Law / Temporary Residence Permit for Parents with a blue card in Poland [8]

If you are at present in Poland, I suggest you go with a Polish speaking person to the office for foreigners and ask, or try calling. Alternatively, if you're feeling rich, ask a lawyer.

I am aware of a case where someone was able to help her parents get a residence permit in Poland, however, she has a residence permit in Poland on the basis of being married to a Polish citizen. She is Filipino by nationality.

I am also aware of another case where someone helped their parents get a residence permit in Poland, however, they are Syrian nationals, and perhaps some humanitarian considerations were made.

Language / What are the hard aspects of Polish according to its learners? - home essay [21]

Conjugations + tenses ... holy macro... That's what made me cringe... Although having previously learned Arabic (famous for its complexity as well) somewhat softened the blow. But for English-only speakers, ouch.

Language / Information on Polish textbook Hurra Po Polsku [33]

I used this book. It was not bad, but someone new to Polish language will need help since there are not English instructions in it.

Life / Is a prescription needed to get morning after pills in Poland? [34]

You need Rx to get them and even to get regular birth control pills. Any medication that contains hormones is by Rx only in Poland.

Language / The "end piece" of a loaf of bread in Polish [80]

dupka or piętka are both correct. Kromka is just a slice, not the end piece.

Law / Civil law court case in Poland - can a witness be forced to attend? [10]


What is your home country? That is odd and unusual I think. In most countries, you are obligated by law to appear in court if you are called as a witness.

News / Does Polish hotel have right to turn down Americans and Israelis? [79]


This is talking about denying service to someone specifically based on their ethnic origin.

Denying services to people based on their nationality happens all the time. What else do you call different visa rules for different nationalities?

News / Does Polish hotel have right to turn down Americans and Israelis? [79]

I recently had a long talk with my lawyer in Poland about a similar situation.

As a privately owned business, your right to deny service to anyone without having to give a reason is guaranteed by law, with health care being the only exception, and even then, they can tell anyone to go to a public health care facility and claim they are not properly equipped and/or qualified to treat them.

Just take a look at the fine print on the paper you sign everytime you apply to open a bank account, check into a hotel, take a post-paid telephone line or file any kind of application or agree to any kind of end-user agreement. They all state somewhere that "we reserve the right to deny the service to anyone at our sole discretion without having to provide a reason or notice". I can guarantee you it will be written there in one form or another.

Also, businesses are allowed to deny service to a specific nationality. Recently, a person from Czech complained against a restaurant and hotel in Wroclaw that posted a sign on their door stating that they do not serve Czechs. In another incident, a well known bank notified a customer in writing that they do not provide any kind of banking service to people of a certain nationality, and that includes companies partially or fully owned by people of this nationality regardless of where these companies are registered.

Accordingly to my lawyer, in both cases the business owners did not break any law.

Life / Why is circumcision not practiced in Poland? [701]


I respect your honesty and add my voice to yours.