Settling down in Poland 2021

Kraków Rynek Glowny

So you got a job in Poland and you are moving there soon, just arrived and unsure what and where to go to handle all the administrative matters. So far this is a short list but I will edit it once I remember more what I did when moving to Poland.

Getting a phone number

This is the first thing one should do. They only need your passport. You can get a 5zl sim card from Play, Orange or any other telecom operators. I use Orange.

Banks

There are many local and international banks. I went with Citi Handlowy (Citibank). Somehow they did not have Blik (payment framework) but I don't use it. The foreign exchange rate is good. Local banks have a 6-7% spread unless you have PESEL (see below)

Apartment

Many websites are available for you to shop around. It gets easier if you know Polish. On Facebook there are many pages that contain ads from owners themselves or agents.

Krakow Houses & Apartments (No agents or agencies) For Rent

olx.pl

More advanced stuff

Here's a preliminary list of things I found useful. But only if you have done the rest (Phone, Bank, Apartment)

Information point for foreigners in Poland

PESEL (Tax number)

Polish Residence Card