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Family

800+ for foreigners: why ZUS stops it and how to keep it

From 2026, 800+ for Ukrainians and other foreigners depends on the parents working in the previous month. We explain which work counts and which doesn't, and what to do if the payment has already been stopped.

2026-10-20 · 6 min read

Legalization

CUKR card: a 3-year card if you still have UKR status

You can apply until 4 March 2027 — and only online. Here is how it went for our client, and what to check so you don't get refused.

2026-10-19 · 7 min read

Legalization

Residence card via MOS: apply online and avoid delays

Since 27 April 2026 you can no longer bring a paper application to the office. We show how MOS works, where people most often stumble and how to avoid it.

2026-10-19 · 6 min read

Business

Opening a JDG in Poland as a foreigner without overpaying

Registration takes one day, but a mistake in the tax form can cost thousands of złoty. What to decide before you click “register”.

2026-10-19 · 5 min read

Legalization

Permanent residence or EU resident card: 8 differences

Both cards are indefinite, but the grounds, required period of stay, language and income are different. And some of your years in Poland don't count toward the required period at all. We break it all down point by point.

2026-10-15 · 5 min read

Family

Traveling abroad with a child: passport and consent

Planning a trip with your child? Check the passport and find out whether you need notarized consent from the other parent. We explain how it works when the parents are in different countries.

2026-10-14 · 5 min read

Legalization

Got a wezwanie from the office? Don't panic, do this

A wezwanie is not a refusal but a request to submit something. Yet a missed deadline can wipe out your whole case. We explain how to read the letter and reply on time.

2026-10-01 · 5 min read

Legalization

Residence card refused: what to do in the first 14 days

A refusal is not the end. But you only have 14 days to appeal. We explain how not to lose time, what to write in the odwołanie and whether you can stay in Poland.

2026-09-18 · 6 min read

Family

Marriage via the USA or a Polish court: the difference

Documents, timelines, the language of the ceremony and extra costs — we compare the two most popular ways for foreigners to get married in Poland.

2026-09-10 · 5 min read

Real estate

Mortgage for foreigners: yes, even with a temporary card

“The bank turned me down because I'm not Polish” — people often say this, but it is rarely the real reason. What the bank actually looks at and how to prepare.

2026-09-05 · 5 min read

Real estate

Buying a plot in Poland? First check the MSWiA permit

A foreigner can buy an apartment freely, but a plot usually only with a permit. Without it, the purchase is invalid even after the notary.

2026-08-22 · 5 min read

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