Real Estate / Finding land registry number by an address in Poland [16]

Here: ksiegiwieczyste.pl/search/address?search=WyJPc3Ryw7N3IFdpZWxrb3BvbHNraSIsIktvbm9wbmlja2llaiIsIjU3IiwiMzAxNzAxXzEiXQ%3D%3D#results

But you must register there and pay for access first..

Genealogy / Looking for Family from Poland - Gordzielewski & Nyckowska [7]

Gardzielewski surname is more common in Poland, I know one personally ;)

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]


I don't think it's from Paluch.

Law / How to verify a lawyer is qualified in Poland [8]

Maybe check there: rejestrradcow.pl/Home/Index - put a lawyer's name in the search box.

Life / Rowing clubs in Krakow? [5]

You may try contact AWF Kraków club:
azs-awf.pl/content/view/522/6/ - tel. 793 666 981, mmiotacz@poczta.fm
Although on the ad they invite people (kids and adults) with a disability to the rowing section, on their FB page they announce the recruitment for youth 12-16 years old for training.

facebook.com/AZSAWFKrakow/ - tel. 605 979 104, myszka.2a@interia.pl
It's always worth to ask.

UKS 1993 - this is also a recommended rowing club in Krakow with ergometers:
30-105 Kraków ul. Kościuszki 38 skr. poczt. 153, phone +48 501 426 091, Fax 012-6449797, e-mail: rowingclub93@interia.pl; UKS93@interia.pl

The last one I found:
UKS Salwator
Skarbińskiego 10/117, 30-071 Kraków, tel. 12 658 16 85, e-mail: magdalena_wlodek@interia.pl

Love / Trying to get Married in Poland - I'm English, my bride to be is Polish [7]


Maybe it is this requirement:


The law:


eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32003R2201

Travel / Help with a travel plan to Poland [72]


But don't forget about good anti-smog mask... I'm in the process of buying one :/

Life / Anything like netflix in Poland? [27]

There's already a Polish version of Netflix - nflix.pl
Unfortunately for you - the majority of content is a foreign production. The list of titles from Poland: nflix.pl/netflix-polska-lista-wszystkich-dostepnych-tytulow/?o=pl_produkcje
I can recommend you check this site cda.pl/video/show/polskie_filmy_online/p1 - the link to Polish movies - as far I know you can watch it outside of Poland.

Here you must have an VIP account to watch: zalukaj.com/gatunek,24/ostatnio-ogladane,wszystkie,strona-1
There are also ipla.pl, player.pl, vod.pl and vod.tvp.pl - a lot of content is premium and also without Polish IP not available.

I'm living in Poland, so can't check for sure - but it's worth to try all above.

Language / Polish name - Andrew / hey-meek? [3]


For me it sounds like chemik - a chemist in English

Life / Poland Boxing Discussions [10]

He is too fat and prone to big bombs ;)

News / Does Poland live up to its freedom rights? [23]

Well I can confirm, that the freedom of speech in Poland does of course exist... althought it's still strictly censored.
But if your opinion is favorable and flattering, you should not worry, your voice is very welcomed.
My example: I did noticed an article and report on a local website about how cristal clear is the air in the town where I live. There were only two comments - let's say neutral - I was astonished that nobody gave his honest opinion how it really is. So I just expressed my thoughts (in a quite polite way), neverthless my comment dissapeared after a few hours..

I suspect, that the same happened to a number of others. I just wasted my time.

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]

Przybisz - no such word in Polish, maybe przybysz?

Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]


She probably says "Bozia"
pl.wiktionary.org/wiki/Bozia
check the proper Polish pronounciation online.

Polonia / Egypt Visa on Arrival for Polish Citizens [4]

In Hurghada, I remember we were directed to a line (quite long) with the visa purchase. I believe you have to pay in euro - I forgot how much.

Life / Poland's post. Lost parcel!? [4]


And what's the status?

Travel / Is the Bakar tourist Agency Safe [3]

Why shouldn't be? It looks genuine, where do you want to travel?

Law / Renew my Polish passport (as non resident) that expired 2010. Whats the procedure? [4]

In short - my vote is for the second way, with confirmation of Polish citizenship and PESEL number, registering your birth certificate in Poland too.

powroty.gov.pl/-/procedura-wydania-paszportu-9505

Polish consulate offices deal with such cases, so ask a Polish consul - he would be the best guide for you I suppose. They may have special forms to fill, regarding the birth certificate, and others.

Good luck.

Law / How do I verify a Polish company's existence? [240]

Exactly. It is an office for rent:
officefinder.pl/office-warsaw-lindleya-16.html

Work / Online Poland's visa status [3]

Where did you submit your visa application? Some Poland's departments provide possibility to check foreigners' cases online. When you submit your visa application, they would (usually) send you a confirmation that they have received it. The confirmation's goal is to inform you about important phone numbers and websites to check your application and to confirm your physical address. In general, it's unsafe to allow to check the status online (to avoid fraudulent activities), so the mail-process, even though it's slower, is typically safer and more reliable.

Life / Changing carbon/wood-burning to gas heating system, in Wroclaw - Poland [2]


They promice even 70% reimbursement
wroclaw.pl/srodowisko/co-obejmuje-dotacja

On this website (in Polish only) you can find all of information regarding conversion for "BIO" - environment friendly heating system in Wrocław and application for money compensation.

Regarding the cost of the entire project let me quote (and google translate) another website (read - many useful informations)

Changing the coal boiler to another does not require substantial modifications to the installation, just as replacing it with a heating node. Therefore, these investments are relatively easy to carry out at a reasonable price - in the case of a detached house it is several thousand zlotys (excluding subsidies). The gas boiler itself up to 28 kW can be bought for 3,000. zł, although better models are even more than twice as expensive. You still have to pay for the acid resistant flue pipe, labor and processing of the installation in the boiler room, and if there is no gas connection - also for its implementation.

muratordom.pl/instalacje/ogrzewanie-domu/zmiana-kotlowni-weglowej-na-gazowa,222_11936.html

Law / Registering in Poland foreign birth certificate with name change? [2]


Any pleading will not work. Probably your only way is to go by person to the Civil Office and submit a written request to the head of the registry office, and also providing your officialy translated foreign birth certificate. Then just wait for a decision. If they'd need some additional papers, try to ask for an assistance in the Polish Consulate in Australia.

Law / Drunk Drive and Pyschotechnical Test (Kurs reedukacyjny) in Poland [3]

Don't expect any help from Polish authorities in this case. Maybe ask if you can bring somebody as a translator.
I'm not sure about this kurs but during the exams you are entitled to have a sworn translator:

Persons who do not know the Polish language to understand the rules of the examination and the instructions of the examiner should provide, at their own expense, a sworn translator. He may be present during the theoretical part (but no longer than until the start of the test) and must be present during the practical part of the examination.

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]

You may probably wonder which Poland's Wólka Mała it is, since couple of them on the Polish map, but my guess that's the one located on this map - check the proximity from Rydzewo town.

goo.gl/FePSy4

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]


It's the birth and baptismal certificate issued for Remigiusz Blaszko, born May 15th 1938 in Wólka Mała, the son of Franciszek Blaszko and Regina Klimaszewska, baptised at January 18th 1942.

This paper was prepared in Rydzewo, Szczuczyn county, Białystok voivodeship at December 11th 1946 and signed by a parish priest.

Life / ATM's in Poland with Euro withdrawal facility? [12]

And for the Atm's with Euro check here:
euronetpolska.pl/index.php?m=maps&m_2=front&id=254

Law / Can my parent obtain my birth certificate in Poland? [3]

The following persons are entitled to apply and pick up the civil status records (birth certificate included):

- The person to whom the act relates
- Parent
- Brother
- Sister
- Spouse
- Grandmother
- Grandfather
- Child
- Grandson
- Granddaughter
- In the case of ordering the write-offs by unauthorized persons, presentation of documents confirming the existence of a legal interest is required upon receipt.

A power of attorney is necessary in the written form, however it doesn't have to be apostilled.

Language / Problems Polish People Have with Learning English [63]

I confirm, we do sometimes mix these words during spoken conversation.

Language / Short Polish<->English translations [1033]

Your translation for the first sentence seems correct.
For the second one:


I would say:
Co przychodzi łatwo nie jest wiele warte, a o to co warte posiadania, trzeba się postarać.

It's not easy to translate, there may be yet many variations of this meaning in Polish.

Language / Looking for help with Polish handwriting [4]

Dear Ruzia and whole of your family, I regret that it wasn't me first who knew about this sadness which happened to all of you, that your daddy is gone forever, but we don't need to despair, because we all will be gone someday eventually.

I was Friday after work in Auburn for 2 hours and I met with Emily who told me that your Daddy has died.
And in February (...) I haven't see Emily, because my back was hurting me, and I rushed to bed. Today Joe with a woman and her sister and brother in law, also son - they all went to Auburn, but I wasn't eager to drive, because last week Joe have cut enough of roses, and they(?) helped me to burn them, and now I'm tired and going to bed already. Here people got sick too, and a lot of friends have died, I am sending to you all many greetings and I feel sorry for your grief. Helena.

Classifieds / Someone help me with the Polish visa appointment! [203]

Are you talking about an appointment from the e-konsulat system?
In this case you should have your form number provided - for example on the .pdf visit confirmation.