Documents which prove Polish citizenship through ancestry – with Michał Petrus
An intriguing interview with historian and Polish Citizenship Specialist, Michał Petrus, about the many documents which prove Polish citizenship through ancestry.
How many Foreigners buy Apartments in Poland?
Check out this article which details why foreigners are becoming more and more active on the Polish housing market.
Polish Citizenship By Right of Blood
A comprehensive review of claiming Polish citizenship by right of blood. Polish citizenship law is very friendly indeed.
Forms of Address in Polish (Pan/Pani)
A detailed look at the honorific system and forms of address in Polish, with emphasis on the titles ‘Pan’ and ‘Pani’.
Can a Foreigner Buy a House in Poland?
This post chiefly considers the status of non-EEA/EU/Swiss citizens when it comes to buying a house in Poland.
“Sto lat!” – The Polish happy birthday song
Check out the background and lyrics of “Sto lat”! – a versatile expression in the Polish language and also the Polish happy birthday song.
Acquiring Polish Citizenship Through Marriage
In this post, I look at what my wife has had to go through in her pursuit of acquiring Polish citizenship on the basis of marriage.
A1 Motorway in Poland – Tearing Through the Heart of the Country
My personal experience driving on the A1 Motorway in Poland between Gdańsk and the Czech border.
Food prices in Poland [2023]
Food prices in Poland in early 2023. Using a major supermarket chain in a shopping centre in Gdańsk as a reference point.
Cost of living in Poland per month [2023]
A breakdown of the estimated cost of living in Poland per month in a major Polish city.
Public transport in Warsaw – A Complete Guide for Tourists
An up-to-date guide to the public transport network in Warsaw. Some personal experiences too.
Umowa Rezerwacyjna Mieszkania – Apartment Reservation Agreement
An important post on the need for sellers of properties in Poland to avoid signing an Apartment Reservation Agreement without legal/notarial authorisation.
Foreigners buying property in Poland – General conditions, restrictions and advice
If you’re a foreigner, and wish to buy real estate in Poland, check out this guide written by a Polish real estate advisor.
Is Polish difficult to learn?
How difficult is it to master Polish? Check out this thorough review of the Polish language and which features learners often refer to as their nemesis.
Renting an Apartment in Poland – The Lowdown
What should you pay heed to when you rent an apartment in Poland?
An original way to sell a property online in Poland
To sell a property online in Poland, why not enlist the services of a professional photographer who has supreme knowledge of the real estate market.
Act on Foreigners in Poland: Key amendments to the rules on temporary residence and work permits
A summary of the key amendments to the Act on Foreigners in Poland which entered into force on 29 January 2022.
Brits living in Poland after Brexit – Residency issues
A brief reflection on the bureaucratic issues faced by Brits living in Poland after Brexit.
Permanent residency in Poland based on marriage to a Polish citizen
Everything you need to know about acquiring permanent residency in Poland based on marriage to a Polish citizen.
Average living cost in Poland
A detailed look at the average cost of living in major Polish cities.
Buy to let in Poland
This is a complete guide to the buy to let process in Poland. Read about the case of a British man with Polish citizenship who recently bought his first apartment to let in Poland.
Polish rail travel has become a real pleasure
Polish rail travel – now a pleasure and not a chore. Dive in to read about my memories of Polish rail travel from 2005. Find out how the rail network in Poland has come on in leaps and pounds in recent years.
How to buy PKP Intercity Tickets Online
Dive in to find out how to buy PKP Intercity train tickets online. Tips to get your hands on bargain Super Promo tickets which can be purchased 30 days before the date of travel.
Czynsz administracyjny bill: Communal fees
Dive in to find out everything about the “czynsz administracyjny” bill – the monthly communal fees property owners have to pay in Poland.
Buy a flat in Poland – A step-by-step guide
Buying a flat in Poland is relatively straightforward for Polish citizens and those who are citizens of the EEA, EFTA and Switzerland. Backed by first-hand experience, I’ve compiled the steps to buying a flat in beautiful Poland.
Why get Polish citizenship by descent through Lexmotion, Kraków!
From naturalisation by residence to naturalisation by marriage to a Polish citizen, there are a number of ways to obtain Polish citizenship. Using my experience as a guide, this article covers one increasingly common method to get Polish citizenship – by descent.