PESEL, which stands for a Polish abbreviation of the Universal Electronic System for Registration of the Population, is a number given to every Polish citizen when they are born and registered in Poland. Moreover, foreigner that meet certain criteria or apply for it also can get the PESEL number. PESEL for foreigners How does it work with foreign citizens coming to Poland? From 1 January 2018, apparently you are granted your PESEL number ex officio if you get registered with your temporary or permanent residence address. Since getting a registered address is obligatory for anyone willing to stay in Poland for over 30 days, this means that a vast number of foreigners in Poland (those who are here not on the basis of a short-term visa solely) should have their own PESEL number. What do you need PESEL for? PESEL is obligatory for anyone who wants to e.g. get a driving licence, transaction in some goverment offices, or start a business in Poland (without it you will n...
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