Olaf
24 Apr 2013
Law / Non-EU country citizen on tourist visa - could anyone help me with Karta Pobytu? [63]
Hey. Glad to help!
Hey. Glad to help!
Olaf
18 Apr 2013
Law / Civil law court case in Poland - can a witness be forced to attend? [10]
Well then, if this person would have to come all the way to Poland for that - I doubt he or she would do that. And they are in the UK so such "invitations" from a foreign court are not binding. Personally if I had to translate the letter and then buy a ticket, take a personal day or two and get on a plane to come to some court hearing far away - well, I have far better things to do it. The court also would need a sworn court translator etc. and this is avoided if possible.
Well then, if this person would have to come all the way to Poland for that - I doubt he or she would do that. And they are in the UK so such "invitations" from a foreign court are not binding. Personally if I had to translate the letter and then buy a ticket, take a personal day or two and get on a plane to come to some court hearing far away - well, I have far better things to do it. The court also would need a sworn court translator etc. and this is avoided if possible.
Olaf
17 Apr 2013
Law / Civil law court case in Poland - can a witness be forced to attend? [10]
Like in any other country - yes.
However there is a summon which is compulsory and there is a information letter that you can show up being involved somehow in the case. It is always written in the letter.
And if the summoned withess doesn't come and has no solid excuse then they can face a fine and be escorten by the police to the court.
Like in any other country - yes.
However there is a summon which is compulsory and there is a information letter that you can show up being involved somehow in the case. It is always written in the letter.
And if the summoned withess doesn't come and has no solid excuse then they can face a fine and be escorten by the police to the court.
Olaf
5 Feb 2013
Travel / Hard Candy - Krakow, Poland - reviews? [131]
- for this obvious trick it'd be safe to pay for the first drink to check the price (or ask for the drinks card).
caught by 2 Russian gilrs
- for this obvious trick it'd be safe to pay for the first drink to check the price (or ask for the drinks card).
Olaf
5 Feb 2013
Law / Non-EU country citizen on tourist visa - could anyone help me with Karta Pobytu? [63]
1) Yes the biometric ones like in passport: up-to-date, 35 x 45 mm size, bright background , 70-80 % of the photo should be your face; no hats, rather no glasses.
2) Yes. You always provide documents in the official language of a country, don't you.
3) You can buy insurance here. Also your friend's insurance should be enough provided that it covers Poland too. Best is to have a work contract, then you are automatically paying health insurance and you are covered by national healt fund and it's enough.
Specific questions about Karta Pobytu?.
1) Yes the biometric ones like in passport: up-to-date, 35 x 45 mm size, bright background , 70-80 % of the photo should be your face; no hats, rather no glasses.
2) Yes. You always provide documents in the official language of a country, don't you.
3) You can buy insurance here. Also your friend's insurance should be enough provided that it covers Poland too. Best is to have a work contract, then you are automatically paying health insurance and you are covered by national healt fund and it's enough.
Olaf
5 Feb 2013
Law / Info Karta stalego Pobytu - the procedure? [3]
Hi Sameer,
Usually you could renew it by applying again for the residence card in advance. Polish passport would mean Polish citizenship, and that is completely separate issue. You first must get permanent residency and residence card is a temp. one. That's like step 1 in this.
Hi Sameer,
Usually you could renew it by applying again for the residence card in advance. Polish passport would mean Polish citizenship, and that is completely separate issue. You first must get permanent residency and residence card is a temp. one. That's like step 1 in this.
Olaf
7 Nov 2012
Law / Firewood in Poland - what was the price per cubic metre? [3]
Yep. I did.
I took only beech, as it's second best after oak, but best in terms of price - efficiency ratio.
Beech firewood up to 25 % humidity:
Bigger amounts for whole winter or export - etc.in pallete-based crates: 220-250 zl for one cubic metre
Smaller amounts, stacked on a lorry: 180-200 per metre
loose (not stacked on lorry): 150-180 zl
Wet wood is cheaper for about 20 zloty per m.
Yep. I did.
I took only beech, as it's second best after oak, but best in terms of price - efficiency ratio.
Beech firewood up to 25 % humidity:
Bigger amounts for whole winter or export - etc.in pallete-based crates: 220-250 zl for one cubic metre
Smaller amounts, stacked on a lorry: 180-200 per metre
loose (not stacked on lorry): 150-180 zl
Wet wood is cheaper for about 20 zloty per m.
Olaf
6 Nov 2012
Travel / Parking in Krakow [13]
If you are looking for anything safer than in the streets (which is paid in the centre anyway) then it is any monitored parking, for which you'd pay between 40 and 80 zloty per 24 hours. Monthly rate would be around 300 - 400 zloty. For that it is much better and cheaper to rent a garage if you manage to find one in your area.
If you are looking for anything safer than in the streets (which is paid in the centre anyway) then it is any monitored parking, for which you'd pay between 40 and 80 zloty per 24 hours. Monthly rate would be around 300 - 400 zloty. For that it is much better and cheaper to rent a garage if you manage to find one in your area.
Olaf
6 Nov 2012
Life / A good dental clinic of the state, in Krakow? [6]
Hi,
Public ones: in the end you pay anyway only it is (usually) cheaper.
I can recommend the Dentist clinic. Best service and equipment I know, I use it myself.
It's on plac Inwalidow 5, easy to find them on the web too.
Hi,
Public ones: in the end you pay anyway only it is (usually) cheaper.
I can recommend the Dentist clinic. Best service and equipment I know, I use it myself.
It's on plac Inwalidow 5, easy to find them on the web too.
Olaf
31 Oct 2012
Life / Blasphemy not OK in Poland! [54]
Liked that?
But please remember that atheism is a non-prophet organization;)
Liked that?
But please remember that atheism is a non-prophet organization;)
Olaf
31 Oct 2012
Life / Blasphemy not OK in Poland! [54]
I do hope I met your expectations then:
commit blasphemy as many times a day as I can. I regularly insult peoples' gods.
I do hope I met your expectations then:
Olaf
25 Jul 2012
Olaf
25 Jul 2012
Travel / OLT Jetair (flight to Wroclaw) [38]
And we didn't have to wait long: today I read that OLT has problems, as they didn't provide their financial report for 2011 and what's even worse - some destinations will be cancelled in August (Poznan, Krakow, Katowice & Gdańsk).
And we didn't have to wait long: today I read that OLT has problems, as they didn't provide their financial report for 2011 and what's even worse - some destinations will be cancelled in August (Poznan, Krakow, Katowice & Gdańsk).
Olaf
17 Jul 2012
Travel / OLT Jetair (flight to Wroclaw) [38]
What does fishy Amber Gold's' promise has to do with (supposedly) their other venture, OLT? Like WizzAir or others are perfect?
If it's faster and cheaper or comparable price to train - where is the catch?
I have no objections.
What does fishy Amber Gold's' promise has to do with (supposedly) their other venture, OLT? Like WizzAir or others are perfect?
If it's faster and cheaper or comparable price to train - where is the catch?
I have no objections.
Olaf
26 Apr 2012
Law / "Good" Polish Bank ? [19]
Hi,
In mid nineties there was some bank(s?) that collapsed, but I believe the ones that are now are safe.
I can recommend BZ WBK, Kredyt bank or Alior bank. Good service (usually English speaking) and I had no problems such as you described.
Hi,
In mid nineties there was some bank(s?) that collapsed, but I believe the ones that are now are safe.
I can recommend BZ WBK, Kredyt bank or Alior bank. Good service (usually English speaking) and I had no problems such as you described.
Olaf
16 Apr 2012
Off-Topic / I am Polish and I am offended. [52]
I can feel offended that they can feel offended by this. This is ridiculous. Just as any other supposed offending of someone's feelings. Bollocks.
fairly laud group of people who get offended at any mention of Poland, which is not congruent with the way they see Poland.
I can feel offended that they can feel offended by this. This is ridiculous. Just as any other supposed offending of someone's feelings. Bollocks.
Olaf
12 Apr 2012
Travel / Zielona Gora - What's there? [19]
I might be biased, but my impressions are rather opposite: terrible roads (hard to drive around), bad architecture, not well maintained and I didn't feel it's that friendly. Nothing interesting there, maybe the wine festival.
I might be biased, but my impressions are rather opposite: terrible roads (hard to drive around), bad architecture, not well maintained and I didn't feel it's that friendly. Nothing interesting there, maybe the wine festival.
Olaf
10 Apr 2012
Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]
Laugh as much as you want, but:
Mate, I have been doing this for living. If I were
everytime I had a question to ask I'd be out of business or never at home. Calling and sometimes mailing - if you are sending documents (once you started some procedure is enough and worked for me) is really ok.
I do it on a regular basis.
Yep.
This is very true. Another truth is also, HOW you ask.
My experiences are better with Voivode office. They even call me back, which I'd rather not expect...
If you have time to run around offices - sure. But I don't. So I call or email. I always get responses. And when I was in the middle of getting sth done it happened that they even recognized me by my voice. Maybe you are not experienced with gov't offices.
Hahahahahahaha :)
Laugh as much as you want, but:
I guess you dont have much experience with Poland's bureaucracy.
Mate, I have been doing this for living. If I were
to go in person.
everytime I had a question to ask I'd be out of business or never at home. Calling and sometimes mailing - if you are sending documents (once you started some procedure is enough and worked for me) is really ok.
Try dealing with the Urzad Skarbowy
I do it on a regular basis.
or PIP
Yep.
youll be surprised how many different answers you can get from the same question
This is very true. Another truth is also, HOW you ask.
PIP is the best though
My experiences are better with Voivode office. They even call me back, which I'd rather not expect...
Its always better to go in person.
If you have time to run around offices - sure. But I don't. So I call or email. I always get responses. And when I was in the middle of getting sth done it happened that they even recognized me by my voice. Maybe you are not experienced with gov't offices.
Olaf
3 Apr 2012
Work / Poland Work Permit / Study Visa Processing Times [191]
No need to go anywhere, an email or phone might be enough. Or have it done by a representative if you don't know the language and procedures are blurry for you. Depending on your particular situation and details it can last 3-5 weeks, and also without your presence...
No need to go anywhere, an email or phone might be enough. Or have it done by a representative if you don't know the language and procedures are blurry for you. Depending on your particular situation and details it can last 3-5 weeks, and also without your presence...
Olaf
2 Apr 2012
Love / My PL GF wants name on bills, morgage, and business [35]
Was it like that before? Or is it a sudden change just after the happy day?
Seems you're either trolling or made a big mistake. Run for your life.
Was it like that before? Or is it a sudden change just after the happy day?
Seems you're either trolling or made a big mistake. Run for your life.
Olaf
16 Mar 2012
Genealogy / Kaletnik suwalki question [4]
Hi.
The best and most efficient way is to hire a genealogist or go to the parish yourself and ask for those data. First you should contact them by mail or phone. Most cases they rather give those information if they have anything.
Hi.
The best and most efficient way is to hire a genealogist or go to the parish yourself and ask for those data. First you should contact them by mail or phone. Most cases they rather give those information if they have anything.
Olaf
17 Feb 2012
Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]
Johnny - you practically violated the custom of eating donuts! Go and have one (or 5) now to cleanse your soul of this terrible sin.
Donuts are essence and foundation. They keep the economy going, they create feeling of unity in the society, satisfy the herding instinct by standing in long lines to buy donuts. They are the sole basis of a healthy diet (?!) and solution to 65% of problems of humanity...
Remember that. Go and have at least one.
Johnny - you practically violated the custom of eating donuts! Go and have one (or 5) now to cleanse your soul of this terrible sin.
Donuts are essence and foundation. They keep the economy going, they create feeling of unity in the society, satisfy the herding instinct by standing in long lines to buy donuts. They are the sole basis of a healthy diet (?!) and solution to 65% of problems of humanity...
Remember that. Go and have at least one.
Olaf
17 Feb 2012
Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]
Thank you, thank you all for the support. I'd like to thank also my coach, my team, my family and all the supporters and donut suppliers.... ;))
We have a winnah! You, sir, are an inspiration.
Thank you, thank you all for the support. I'd like to thank also my coach, my team, my family and all the supporters and donut suppliers.... ;))
Olaf
17 Feb 2012
Life / Doughnut [Pączki] Day... in Poland [70]
Come on - two?
My number yesterday was 12.
Close to my record, but I have to practise more I guess.
Come on - two?
My number yesterday was 12.
Close to my record, but I have to practise more I guess.
Olaf
16 Feb 2012
Law / Starting a private College in Poland - procedures and information [15]
There are no colleges in Poland - it's a different educational system.
There are no colleges in Poland - it's a different educational system.
Olaf
14 Feb 2012
Language / Sorka means przepraszam [17]
If so, it is the worst kind of slang. It also sounds terrible. I stick to my opinion. I don't hear that that often, and I can only associate it with what I mentioned.
Sorka sounds more like "I don't give a damn" then actual przepraszam.
If so, it is the worst kind of slang. It also sounds terrible. I stick to my opinion. I don't hear that that often, and I can only associate it with what I mentioned.
Sorka sounds more like "I don't give a damn" then actual przepraszam.
Olaf
14 Feb 2012
Language / Sorka means przepraszam [17]
This is not Polish.
This is used mainly by low-educated, lower class youngsters.
sorka - singular in polish
sorki - plural
Easy as that.
sorki - plural
Easy as that.
This is not Polish.
This is used mainly by low-educated, lower class youngsters.
Olaf
27 Jan 2012
Love / Why do Polish girls and women look at me in a flirty way? [44]
I reckon this is the answer. It might be only your feeling.
girls and women look at me in a 'Flirty' way (my opinion)
I reckon this is the answer. It might be only your feeling.
Olaf
27 Jan 2012
Law / PC installation rate in Poland? [4]
I suppose this was an average cost, although much depends on details and complexity of the network (cabled or wireless or mixed, peripherals connected to network etc.) - 500 might be just fine.
I suppose this was an average cost, although much depends on details and complexity of the network (cabled or wireless or mixed, peripherals connected to network etc.) - 500 might be just fine.
Olaf
20 Jan 2012
News / Poland fines singer for bashing Bible [159]
Richfilth
Hahah, that's a good insight! Made me think.
Richfilth
Is calling someone homosexual insulting? If they're not, they're not, but I'd rather be accused of being gay than Catholic.
Hahah, that's a good insight! Made me think.