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Poland Info
Krakow Visiting Places
Buys & Sell @ Krakow Indians: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/buy-sell-krakow-indians
Tasks Before Migrating from India to any Other countries:
Short Trip to Poland:
What tasks must I complete in the first month of being in Poland / joining the job?
Poland - Cost Of Living, Accommodation, school search and Taxation
Visa application related:
PESEL related:
The PESEL number is updated in the employer system to get the salary.
Apply for a PESEL number, Local Registration, and to leave Poland Permanently
Trusted Profile:
Trusted Profile (online) – Sometimes, a Trusted Profile won't be created or unable to login (Big Name); in such cases, we need to visit Townhall (where the PESEL number is provided).
ZUS.pl - Login with Trusted Profile
Family 800+ - If you have children below 18 years old,.
How To Check Status 800+ In PUE ZUS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T74DNmMDCUM
children's Birth certificates translation for Family 800+
Apply For Poland Benefits - Family Child Care Capital https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_75dHT5yH0
The "Dobry Start" program, or "Good Start," in Poland provides financial support to families with children starting their school year. 300+
Poland Parenting leave policy: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/poland-parenting-leave-policy
Poland Unemployment Benefit: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/poland-unemployment-benefit
Krakow VAT Rufund or VAT RECLAIM - https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/krakow-vat-rufund
Medical Related:
Private Medical insurance enrollment (Medicover / LUXMED)
Update with your address and Bank number https://www.podatki.gov.pl/pit/twoj-e-pit/
European Health Insurance Card (NFZ) apply.
Patient Portal update.
Medical facilities in Poland?
Medical Benefits in Poland - European Health Insurance Card (NFZ)
On the medical side, what precautions do I have to take in Poland?
First, D vitamin - we must take D vitamin supplements on a weekly basis.
Vaccine: Before the winter season starts, the influenza vaccine is advisable.
Hair fall: I have seen many Indians complaining about hair fall. There is no age for hair fall here. Children and adults have the same issue. It's better to bring some of your own medication for hair health.
PIT Joint Declaration request to get reduced tax.
Poland Income Tax & IT Return (PIT 11,36,37)
INCOME TAX NOTICE | PIT 37 Correction | Penalty | Payment |Do not Panic | Submit corrected PIT37
How do you Withdraw PPK ( which is equivalent to Indian PF)?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jfnpg7ldCM&t=5s -- How to Withdraw PPK
PPK enrollment
PPK | ZUS | NFZ | Retiral Plans | Poland | How to Withdraw PPK
Similar to the CBIL score, do we have any in Poland?
1) You have to create an account on the bik portal.
2) After that, you will receive the verification code on the address in Poland within 14 days to activate and download the credit report.
Alternative option:
Some of the Banks, like ING, provide BIK reports.
Log in to the ING website, Go to Services, and search for the BIK report. For this, you need to upload your ID cards, such as TRC or Blue card. If not, you can visit a branch and provide the same documents. They will update.
Once you order the BIK report from the Bank portal, it can be downloaded instantly. 53 PLN will be deducted from your account. The BIK report will be in Polish. If Indian Banks require it, you need to translate it with sworn translators and provide it to them.
Transportation:
Tram/Bus Card – If required
Poland Public Transport (Free, Full & Reduced Fare) | Jakdojade | KKM | PIT Benefit
Cycle for Summer - Check-in FB or Olx for a second-hand cycle. For a better cycle of approx. 500 PLN, we need to invest. Cycling in the summer will bring more joy to Europe.
How can I get a tram or bus ticket in Poland? Can use Cash/Card.
Which Banks are in Poland?
Banks in Poland
● PKO Bank.
● Bank Pekao.
● ING Bank Slaski.
● Bank Millenium.
● Alior Bank.
● mBank.
● BNP Paribas
To open a bank account in Poland, the following documents are required:
● PESEL
● Address Registration / Rental Agreement
● Passport
● TRC – For some banks, it's mandatory.
How can I get Zloty (PLN) for my initial days?
You can convert INR to EUR at any currency exchange counter in India. Carry euros; you can convert EUR to PLN at Poland Airport. The different options include ICICI, other banks, Forex cards, and Travel Cards.
How do you transfer money from Poland to India?
Revolut -- This Mobile App provides multiple types of Physical cards. Each card has its own transfer fee. Weekday fees and weekend charges. These physical cards are as useful as prepaid cards in Poland and as ATM cards in other countries.
Wise –
Skrill
Profee – Providing Google Rate and No Transaction Fee.
Rental Flat search:
How do you search for a rental flat in Krakow?
Apartment Hunting? Top 7 Things to Remember https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BG-DuhZgXGE
How to find a House without Commission and First Apartment Tour in Poland
First, take a rental agreement, which is a prerequisite for a PESEL number.
The PESEL number is mandatory for opening a bank account.
A bank account is mandated for month-end salary.
Spouse and children PESEL & address registration.
Office medical insurance for family, Multisports cards, and joint declarations can all be enabled with family PESEL numbers.
Multisports card - For a family, one month prior, you need to pay the amount to enable.
Trusted Profile creation is done through Bank ID; if not, visit Townhall. A trusted Profile can be created for all (who have a PESEL number).
Zus.PL login with a trusted profile. Register for Family 800+ for children under 18 years old. For family 800+ children, translation of birth certificates and rental agreements are required. If you have any login issues, visit the ZUS office.
Monthly Tram and Bus card, PESEL, and Passport are required.
What options must we consider when searching for a rental flat?
If you are going with a rental/real-estate agency, ask them if you can vacate the flat in the middle of the contract/year. In most cases, we can't vacate the flat in the middle of the contract period.
Check the contract if you have taken a flat with a house owner. Is the notice period added or not? If not, ask to add a notice period of one or two months.
Take a complete flat video of all the damages, equipment, and audio. It will be proof for you when you vacate the flat to avoid any unnecessary penalties.
Do not hesitate to discuss your requirements with the house owner. For example, if there is no iron box, iron stand, computer table, or TV,. You can ask and get it within the contact.
How do you book a taxi from the airport to Airbnb or a hotel?
Bolt, FreeNow, or Uber Mobile apps can be used. Select Cash.
How can I get internet access at the airport to book a taxi?
In every International airport, we should get free WiFi. Some of airports are asking us to sign up for their websites with phone numbers or email IDs. Then only we can get Internet access.
The second option is to recharge our Indian Mobile SIM with international roaming DATA. This is on the safe side.
Groceries Related:
Where can I get rice and other Indian food groceries?
Search in Google Maps for Little India Store.
For Milk, Curd and other groceries:
Mobile-SIM and Broadband Related:
Mobile Operators in Poland
· T-Mobile,
· Orange Polska– Companies will give this SIM. Works in India as well.,
· Play,
· Plus,
· Lykamobile – Economic Prices. Works in India as well.,
· Virgin
· Orange Flex - 35 PLN social pass (unlimited data for social apps like Facebook and WA). https://flex.orange.pl/en
Incoming calls will be stopped if you do not recharge.
Does Lyca support eSIM? Yes.
Where can I get a SIM for any mobile operators in Krakow?
Every Mall like “Galeria Krakowska” or “Galeria Kazimierz” or Bonarka or Sarenada Mall.
All mobile operator stalls are available in every Mall.
Biedronka, Żabka and other grocery stores also sell Mobile SIMs.
In Zabka, we can recharge Mobile SIMs.
Even if you have an international mobile Internet roaming facility and your company is paying for it, it is still more costly than the local mobile SIM. One of my friend's experiences was that for a week, he had recharged 900 INR. If we take a local SIM using Indian Passport, it won't cost more than 35 PLN per month and unlimited Internet Data with 5G speed. Here, you can find companies in Poland that are available and their prices. We can get any SIM from any Grocery stores like Zabka, carrefour, Auchan and any Malls like Galeria Krakowska, Galeria Kazimierz and so on.
Home Internet Broadband Providers in Krakow
· Orange
· Play - economic plans.
We have to take a broadband contract for a year or two years. If you want to break the contract, you have to pay for the rest of the months and break the contract.
The connection should be in the employee's name. You can claim the internet bills in your tax returns for the first two years. i.e PIT 37. If the connection is in your house owner's name, you can't claim it.
I cannot receive an SMS through my Airtel SIM even after recharge.
Seems very common nowadays. SIM getting corrupt... The only solution as per CC to get a new SIM issued by a blood relative in India
Solution: We would request you to arrange a visit from your immediate blood relative to a nearby Airtel relationship center to get the duplicate SIM card for your Airtel number along with the documents:
1) POI/POA i.e Proof of Identity/ Proof of Address (Registered Customer)
2) POI/POA (Authorised person)
3) Authorisation letter (NOC)
4) Passport-size photograph
5) Passport (front and back page)
6) Valid Visa
7) SIM card photo.
Clothes and Seasons:
What type of clothes do we have to wear in Poland in summer?
From April or May onwards, summer will start in Poland, especially in Krakow.
Usually, T-shirts and shorts are worn in the summer.
UV eyeglasses and creams should be used.
Cycling outdoor games are more popular in the summer.
What are the weather seasons in Poland? What kind of clothes do we have to purchase?
EU Blue Card vs TRC:
Job Search Related:
How soon will my spouse get a job in Poland?
Use case: I plan to move to Poland as a primary employment visa applicant. My spouse is also working in India, and now she/he is accompanying me to Poland.
The best way to invite a working spouse to Poland is updated in the above post.
But it will take a year. Check your spouse's Visa category (see the blog below) first to campaign for your spouse with you from day one.
The Dependent Visa Holder requires work permit sponsorship from the company, whereas a Dependent TRC holder (Spouse should have a Blue card) won't require a work permit.
TRC and Bluecard Related:
Blue Card vs TRC Poland - Benefits, application process and Documents needed
Karta Pobytu | Poland |Temporary Residence Card Process| New Born| Elderly Parents| Expats |Indian|
Blue Card Form Filling - For Benefits, application process, and Documents needed
When will Bluecard need to apply?
Your company will apply for your Blue Card. Some companies start the process in two months, and others are after six months. In Krakow, the overall process will take 4 to 6 months.
What is the impact if your Visa expires before you receive the Bluecard?
Once you apply for a Blue card, you will get a stamp on your Passport, giving you a permit to stay in Poland. But you are not supposed to cross the border. That means until you receive the physical blue card, you can't go to any other country, including your Native country. If you cross the border, you need a visa to enter Poland. For example, you went to India after applying for a Blue card. When you come back, you have to apply for a visa, and with that Visa, you can enter Poland.
I have received a TRC/Blue Card. But I lost it in India. What is the process for getting it back?
The first step is to give a police complaint and get an FIR. Because TRC is equivalent to a passport, applicants should apply for a visa to come to Poland. Once you reach Poland, apply for TRC.
You may need an immigration lawyer service.
Question: Primary applicant. After getting the Visa, do we have to travel within three months, or can I travel before the validity of the Visa expires?
Answer: Your work permit is valid only for three months from the start date of the work permit to start your job. So, if you plan to travel here after that, you will probably not be allowed to come to the country at border control due to an invalid work authorisation document. At least you need to come here and start your job, and then if you travel back and keep your job active, it will resolve this problem.
Question: Dependent Visa Holder: After getting the Visa, do we have to travel within three months, or can I travel before the validity of the Visa expires?
Answer: Initially, dependents will get a visa for one Year. TRC will take 6 months (in Krakow). Sometimes, the TRC appointment itself takes 3 months. Nothing harms you. Let's give an example: you delayed 6 months and applied for TRC. Your Visa expired, but the TRC stamp on your Passport will give you a legal stay. The only concern is, you can't travel outside Poland until you receive a TRC physical card. If you go outside Poland, you need a visa to enter Poland.
Studies in Poland:
Please let us know about Poland's education system. In which month does the educational Year start in Poland? Currently, my children are studying in India, and we would like to join them at Poland School for the next academic Year. What are the certificates required for that?
KE School Information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m9zThGgEH_oDegLyvx7fMEyKyAdbak7rSDyuU_nK_GI/edit?usp=sharing
Poland's Cities' tourist trips
Which flights are cheaper From and To “India to Poland”:
What are the economic flight itineraries: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/multiple-flight-pnrs
Travelling by DUBAI (UAE)
How do you get a driving licence in Poland?
How do you get a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) in Poland?
Polish Police Clearance Certificate | How to Apply | Poland
Some IT Projects are required for this PCC. Those who are moving to the UK from Poland also require this PCC.
Every Year, we used to do "Satyanarayana Swamy Vratham" with the help of Telugu Purohit. How can I continue the same in Abroad?
Do we have any Tennies/Shettle/Table tennis courts in Krakow?
Krakow Food courts
I would like to purchase a Flat / Plot in India with my Poland Salary slips and tax documents. What documents have I produced in India?
Do we have any public library in Krakow? What books and facilities can we get from this?
Here, we can read some books in English.
You can play Xbox VR.
You can attend Video conference calls. They have computers with WebCam.
Meeting rooms with Computers.
We have to book all these over the phone.
Krakow Shopping: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/krakow-shops
Poland Mobile Apps and Websites: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/poland-mobile-apps-websites
Youtube Channel: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/poland-youtube-channels
Aiport Lounge: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/airport-lounge
Poland-Krakow WhatsApp and Telegram Groups: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/whatsapp-groups-krakow
Poland-Krakow groceries: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/groceries-poland
What are the options we have for couriering food, medicines, and other items to Poland?
India to Poland Postal service: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/india-post-to-poland
Apart from Indian & Poland Postal services, we offer Private courier services.
From Poland to India: Happy Pack-Courier-Video-Krakowhttps://photos.app.goo.gl/r7vMCfJf8STjQRhD7
Fast Track Immigration - Trusted Traveller Program: https://ftittp.mha.gov.in/fti/
Learn Polish: https://www.satyainpoland.com/post/polish-learn
very informative thanks