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Settling in

Already in Poland? We know what comes next

A residence permit is just the start. PESEL, address registration, a bank account, the driving licence. We explain what you need, in which order, and go through it with you.

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The first weeks, usually

  1. Address registrationover 30 days’ stay
  2. PESEL numberfor almost everything
  3. Bank accountsome banks ask for PESEL
  4. Profil Zaufanygovernment online
What each one needs ↓

Package services alongside your permit

Most of the services below go hand-in-hand with a residence or work permit application. If we are guiding your permit, we plan these alongside it, so you know which office wants what and in which order.

You can also book any of these as standalone services if you’ve already got your permit sorted.

How we help you settle in

We explain which of these you actually need and in which order, because PESEL, address registration and the bank account often depend on each other. Then we prepare each application with you, accompany you to the office where that helps, and keep the rest, from 800+ to the driving licence exchange, on one plan you can see.

  • Advice on what you need and in which order
  • Which banks accept foreign nationals, and what to bring
  • 800+, NFZ and insurance explained for your permit type
  • PESEL and address registration prepared with you
  • Driving licence exchange, translations, apostille and the property permit

The first weeks, in order

  1. Zameldowanie (address registration)

    If you’re staying in Poland longer than 30 days, you need to register your address. This is separate from your residence permit. We prepare the form with you and can come with you to the office.

  2. PESEL number

    Your PESEL is an 11-digit identification number used across Polish administration: taxes, healthcare, contracts, and more. You’ll need one for almost everything. The application goes through the local gmina office; we prepare it with you.

  3. Bank account

    Opening a Polish bank account as a foreigner can be tricky. Some banks require specific documents or a PESEL. We know which banks accept foreign nationals and what documents you need to bring.

  4. Profil Zaufany (trusted profile)

    Profil Zaufany is your digital identity for Polish government services. You need it to file taxes, check your ZUS account, and increasingly to submit immigration applications through the MOS Portal. We help you set it up.

Later, when you need it

Family and health

800+ family benefit

The 800+ programme provides PLN 800 per month per child. Foreign residents with the right permit type can apply. We check your eligibility and help with the application through the ZUS platform.

Healthcare & ZUS

If you work in Poland, your employer pays ZUS contributions and you’re covered by NFZ (public healthcare). We explain what is covered. Without an employer, we help you sign a voluntary health insurance agreement with NFZ so you stay covered.

Insurance

Health insurance is mandatory for residence permit applications. We advise on whether NFZ, private insurance, or a mix of both works best, and help you get the right policy.

Car and driving

Driver’s licence exchange

Foreign driving licences have limited validity in Poland. If you’re staying long-term, you may need to exchange yours for a Polish one. The application goes through the local transport office. We prepare the exchange with you.

Vehicle registration

Importing or buying a car in Poland? Registration involves a stack of paperwork: customs documents, technical inspections, insurance, and fees. We go through it with you, step by step.

Property & documents

Property purchase permit

Non-EEA citizens need a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MSWiA) to buy a house or land in Poland; an apartment needs none. We check whether you need one, prepare the application with you and deal with the ministry.

Certified translations

Polish offices require sworn translations for most foreign documents: diplomas, birth certificates, marriage certificates, employment contracts. We arrange them with sworn translators as part of your application.

Apostille & legalisation

Some foreign documents need an apostille or consular legalisation before they’re accepted in Poland. We explain what your document needs, depending on the issuing country, and arrange it.

Notary appointments

Need a document notarised? We schedule appointments with Polish notaries, prepare the documents and check them with you before you sign.

How it works

01

Book a consultation

You tell us your situation and plans. We explain your options and the route that fits you.

02

A clear plan

The route, the documents and a realistic timeline, in writing, before anything starts.

03

We prepare and go together

Each application prepared with you. For address registration, we can come with you to the office.

04

We stay with you

A question later, a new item, a renewal: you know who to ask.

What clients say

“Had to go through several integration cases while migrating, from basic papers for apartment rental and document translation to obtaining a work permit, and Krakspire was the one to help. Always friendly, helpful, and going a bit beyond what’s needed.”
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Life in Poland: frequently asked questions

Yes. If we are guiding your residence permit, we plan PESEL, zameldowanie, the bank account and the rest alongside it. It saves you office visits.

Almost certainly. You need a PESEL for employment contracts, tax returns, healthcare, opening a bank account, and many other things. If you’re staying in Poland longer than a few months, it’s one of the first things to get.

It depends on what you buy and where you are from. EEA and Swiss citizens need no permit. Anyone else can buy an apartment (a self-contained residential unit) without a permit, but a house comes with its land, and buying land as a non-EEA citizen needs a permit from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MSWiA). Exceptions: no permit is needed if you have lived in Poland for 5 years since getting permanent or EU long-term residence, or for 2 years since getting such a permit as the spouse of a Polish citizen, buying into joint property. In the border zone none of these exemptions apply, not even for an apartment. We check your situation and prepare the application with you if one is needed.

Usually a few weeks at the local transport office. You’ll need a photo, your residence card, a copy of your licence and usually a sworn translation; a medical certificate only if the licence has expired. We prepare the documents with you and can submit the application for you.

The 800+ programme pays PLN 800 per month per child under 18, regardless of income. Foreign residents can apply if their residence card gives access to the labour market, they work in Poland and the child attends school or preschool here; study and seasonal permits do not qualify. The application goes through the ZUS PUE platform.

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