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befranklin

@befranklin

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American looking for information about Poland

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27 posts

About me

American, In a relationship

Lives in Gorzów Wielkopolski, Lubusz

Speaks English, little German, Little French and Very Little Polish

Registration: 05 April 2017

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last year
mauimav

Acquiring Polish passport by mauimav

Wife is dual citizen-Poland, USA. She grew up on Poland and most of her family is in Warsaw but she lives with this American here in the States. She does have a 1/6 title ownership in her dad’s apartment in Warsaw where we could live if ...

befranklin

Just Google it https://www.gov.pl/web/mswia-en/apply-to-be-recognised-as-a-polish-citizen Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
last year
Betamax7

Retiring to Poland by Betamax7

Hi, - I am American who would like to retire to Poland. I know that there is no such type of D visa, still wondering if it is doable. I'd appreciate if an anybody who successfully accomplished it could share your experience and knowledge.Thanks.

befranklin

One important detail that they have left out regarding a permanent resident card is the fact that you will need to pass a Polish language proficiency test at the B1 level which os very hard. It's an important detail that should be added. And the ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
3 years ago
mudeda samson

Finding a job in poland by mudeda samson

Am in Qatar working in hotel as cook, how can I apply for ajob in poland with visa sponsorship, thanks.

befranklin

You cannot work while being a student in Poland and most companies won't take the risk of hiring someone who doesn't have residency. Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
3 years ago
stephenakoko

enquiry of obtaining work visa in poland. by stephenakoko

Good afternoon sir/madam, i am a holder of diploma in food and beverage and bachelor degree in hospitality management. I would like to work in poland especially in the hotel industry.1) I would like to know the process of obtaining work visa? 2) is ...

befranklin

Don't listen to Negative people like Guestpoaster745 or whatever it is....just avoid he'/her reply. Anyone can work in poland without speaking polish. And you can abstain citizenship as longer you stay in Poland for 3 year or more. Polish ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
3 years ago
stephenakoko

enquiry of obtaining work visa in poland. by stephenakoko

Good afternoon sir/madam, i am a holder of diploma in food and beverage and bachelor degree in hospitality management. I would like to work in poland especially in the hotel industry.1) I would like to know the process of obtaining work visa? 2) is ...

befranklin

Wrong you need to be able to speak Polish if you want to work in Poland unless you are hired by an English speaking company. And wrong again someone can apply for citizenship when they have stayed legally in Poland for 5 years and be able to speak ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
4 years ago
oluwafeyi

Nigerian wanting to relocate to Poland by oluwafeyi

Hi Am a Nigerian, I've read so much about Poland and will like to relocate to Poland, please who can help me on how to go about it. Thanks

befranklin

I would suggest relocating somewhere else unless you are able to speak adequate Polish. Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
4 years ago
Zabka

Moving from USA to Poland by Zabka

We are planning to move from the USA to Warsaw next year. We are looking for a reliable shipping company and good storage in Warsaw until we find a house. What documents do we need? Taking 2 cars as well as house contents. Any good advice would be ...

befranklin

Hi Zabka, I am not sure if I am too late to respond regarding your move to Poland. Specifically shipping a car to Poland. I have just completed that process and want to warn that it's quite complex with both meeting the requirements for car ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
5 years ago
IrelandAoife

Expat in Poland Wanting to Adopt by IrelandAoife

Hi, Can anyone help me understand if it is possible for me as an Expat in Poland to Adopt in Poland and how much that would cost? Also if I as an expat in Poland adopting from Abroad into Poland, is that possible and how much should I budget for ...

befranklin

You'll need an attorney for that and I don't think you'll be able to adopt unless you're a citizen. Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
5 years ago
asela28sl

Collecting information about Poland to work by asela28sl

Hello Friends, I'm from Sri Lanka, and my profession is a software engineer. I want to know whether Poland is suitable for an expat like me? I contacted a migration agency ( Sri Lankan person) in Poland, and they told me they could get ...

befranklin

You should contact a licensed immigration attorney not a taxi cab driver; better more reliable information. Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
5 years ago
MTalz

Can my wife join me in Poland? by MTalz

Hi, I have just started a postdoctoral research position here in Warsaw and my wife lives back home in Australia. Since my position is for some years, she wants to come and join me in Poland - which of course she can on a dependent type visa. I know ...

befranklin

I think she'd have find it hard to find a job here if you only speak English if she can find a job and the person who will do the Visa then she'll probably be able to work here. the best job so you can find our in it or somewhere where you ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
5 years ago
sar3

Waiting time for my temporary residency card by sar3

Hi everyone, I am an American citizen and I have been living in Poland for a little over a year now. I originally came to Poland with a visa that only lasted for a year to teach English here. My boss wanted me to stay at the school and teach another ...

befranklin

Just so you know that it will take almost a year to get your probytu karta. For me from start to finish it took 11 months for me to get it and then an additional month before I could pick up the card. One recommendation would be to schedule card ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
5 years ago
Jackie amann

Moving to warsaw by Jackie amann

I am from the USA thinking of moving to warsaw with my adult son. Our combined income is $1,500 (6,000 zloty) per month. Would we be able to live comfortably in a modern apartment?

befranklin

Jackie, While it may seem like a lot when converting from USD to ZÅ‚oty, Warszawa is one of the most expensive cities in Poland in which to live so the amount for rent is going high. That being said from the amount of income listed you should ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
6 years ago
Lookingforinfo

Question about citizenship by Lookingforinfo

Hi, American here. I'm considering moving to Poland in the next few years. Probably within ~2-3 years for sure. Reason being....I only make $50k/yr and that's not enough to live in Los Angeles. I'm of Polish ethnicity (3/4) and have ...

befranklin

I sent you a PM look for it. Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
6 years ago
gvinod

Working in Poland as Nurse by gvinod

HI there Can anyone please share some details on how we can apply and what are the requirements to apply for Nursing job and for Microbiologist jobs in Poland. Is overseas qualification accepted in Poland ? I am a BSc Nurse with more than 5 years ...

befranklin

You'll need to be able to read and speak Polish in order to secure a professional job here in Poland. And don't expect anyone here to speak English to you it's not going to happen this is after all Poland. Just like if someone from ... Read More

befranklin replied to a thread
6 years ago
agaku

wanna meet foreigners in Poland by agaku

I am also Polish Girl living in Warsaw . I've spent majority of my youth outside of PL - returning to Warsaw few years ago , I studied before in England and I was Aiesec member for while, then i have been in Tunisia for my internship. With ...

befranklin

Hi my name is Bernie and unfortunately I live in Gorzów or we'd be able to talk. I am learning Polish as you cannot live here and expect people to speak English to you in order to communicate. It's hard to find Poles who can or even ... Read More