Pinoys In Poland

If you are to stay in Poland for longer, sooner or later you will find yourself in need of a Polish bank account. The decision, however, is not an easy one. How do you choose the best offer from the wide array of bank branches and available services? Let us consider how to best manage your finances in Poland. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  The process of setting up a bank account always requires an identity check – which in turn means presenting a few necessary documents, such as your national identity card, passport and sometimes even your Polish residence card. As you may expect, the requirements can vary greatly depending on the bank’s policy, your residency status in Poland or your country of origin. In most cases, citizens of the European Union do not need to provide any additional documents besides their ID or passport. Non-EU nationals however, are often requested to prove their residency or registered address in Poland. If you are a student, your student ID might come...

Work Permit A work permit is a document that authorizes a foreigner to work legally in Poland. A work permit is required both for taking up employment on the basis of an employment contract as well as civil law contracts Work Permit Visas The citizens of many non-EU countries are required to obtain a Polish visa in order to enter and remain in Poland. Work Visa Temporary Residence  Foreigners who are planning to stay in Poland for a period longer than 3 months may apply for a temporary residence permit in Poland. A temporary residence permit is granted for a maximum period of 3 years. However, the validity period of the permit may be shorter if a shorter stay is justified, pursuant to the grounds for application. Temporary Residence Permit Long-Term EU and Permanent Residency Poland provides for two forms of indefinite duration residence permits for foreigners: Permanent residence permit (pobyt stały) Long-term EU residence (długoterminego UE) In...