Why Poland?
Central Europe's success story—where opportunity meets affordability.
Booming economy
One of Europe's fastest-growing economies. Strong GDP growth, low unemployment, and increasing foreign investment.
Tech hub of CEE
Thriving IT sector with major tech companies. Warsaw, Krakow, and Wroclaw are hotspots for software development.
Affordable living
Significantly lower cost of living than Western Europe while offering high quality of life and modern infrastructure.
Heart of Europe
Central location with easy access to Germany, Czech Republic, and the Baltics. Well-connected airports and trains.
Explore Polish cities
Click a city to discover costs, lifestyle, and job opportunities.
Warsaw
The capital and largest city. Modern business hub rebuilt from WWII ruins with a thriving startup ecosystem.
Find your visa path
Poland offers several visa options. Select one to explore requirements and timelines.
The Polish bureaucracy challenge
Poland's administration can be slow and paper-heavy. Here's what expats struggle with most—and our tips.
Karta Pobytu
The residence card process involves the Voivodeship Office, long queues, and processing times of 3-6+ months.
PESEL registration
Poland's national ID number is required for banking, healthcare, and official matters. Getting it requires proper documentation.
Polish language
Polish is one of the hardest Slavic languages. Most government offices operate only in Polish.
Meldunek (address registration)
You must register your address, but many landlords are reluctant to provide the required documents.
Banking requirements
Opening a Polish bank account requires PESEL, which creates a chicken-and-egg problem for new arrivals.
ZUS & NFZ enrollment
Social security (ZUS) and health insurance (NFZ) registration can be complex, especially for freelancers.
How Expath helps
We turn Polish bureaucracy into a clear, manageable process—so you can focus on your new life.
Personalized Guidance
We analyze your profession, nationality, and goals to find the optimal visa path. Whether you're in IT, business, or relocating with family—we map your Polish journey.
- Visa eligibility check
- Timeline planning
- Cost estimation
Document Support
Polish authorities require precise documentation. We guide you through certified translations (tłumaczenie przysięgłe), apostilles, and Voivodeship requirements.
- Document checklists
- Translation guidance
- Legalization support
Post-Arrival Support
PESEL, Karta Pobytu, ZUS, NFZ, meldunek—we guide you through Poland's administrative maze from your first day.
- Voivodeship navigation
- Healthcare enrollment
- Permit renewals
Who we help
Whether you're a developer, entrepreneur, or relocating with family—we're here for you.
Your 6-step journey to Poland
Click each step to see what's involved. We guide you through every stage.
- Work permit vs Blue Card analysis
- Business Harbour eligibility
- Timeline estimation
- Custom checklist
- Consulate requirements
- Cost breakdown in PLN
- Apostille guidance
- Sworn translator list
- Document formatting
- Work permit tracking
- Consulate appointment
- Interview preparation
- Urząd Gminy visit
- PESEL application
- Karta Pobytu filing
- Banking setup
- Healthcare access
- Permit renewal tracking
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about moving to Poland.