In Spanish · about Poland
Your Spanish-language guide to living in Poland
Practical, verified and up-to-date information in Spanish about residence, work, housing, health and safety for people living in, arriving in, or planning to move to Poland.
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I just arrived
Your first steps: PESEL, bank, residence and health.
See guides for youI want to move to Poland
What to prepare before you leave: documents, money and expectations.
See guides for youI've been here a while
Permanent residence, taxes, family and long-term life.
See guides for youI'm a tourist
The practical stuff: transport, safety, culture and tourist scams.
See guides for youI'm a student
Student visa, university, dorms, insurance and part-time work.
See guides for youHeads up: common scams
The section that can save you money and trouble.
See all scamsThe BLIK code scam and the OLX/Vinted 'buyer' scam: how they work
Two common scams in Poland: the BLIK code requested by a fake friend, and the 'buyer' who lures you off the OLX or Vinted chat. Learn to spot them and protect yourself.
Fake immigration 'agents': don't overpay for your karta pobytu
'Agents' who promise to guarantee your residence for high fees are a common scam. Here's how they operate and where to get reliable, free help.
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Paperwork & residence
Residence card, PESEL, visas, registration and EU-citizen procedures.
Work & labour rights
Work permits, contract types, your rights, finding a job and reporting abuse.
Housing
How to rent safely, contracts, your rights and discrimination when renting.
Health
Public health (NFZ) and insurance, booking a doctor (IKP) and private care.
Money, banking & taxes
Opening a bank account, tax residence (183-day rule) and international transfers.
Everyday life
Transport, phone & internet, shopping and online services (gov.pl / mObywatel).
Polish language
Learn Polish for free, basic phrases and an ES↔PL paperwork glossary.
Culture & society
Customs and etiquette, holidays, and culture shock: Poland vs Spain/Latin America.
Safety & scams
The most common scams targeting foreigners in Poland: how to spot, avoid and report them.
Education & family
School for children, qualification recognition, driving licence and family reunification.
Tourism & cities
Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk and first steps for tourists.
News
Updates relevant to the Spanish-speaking community in Poland.
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The BLIK code scam and the OLX/Vinted 'buyer' scam: how they work
Two common scams in Poland: the BLIK code requested by a fake friend, and the 'buyer' who lures you off the OLX or Vinted chat. Learn to spot them and protect yourself.
Fake immigration 'agents': don't overpay for your karta pobytu
'Agents' who promise to guarantee your residence for high fees are a common scam. Here's how they operate and where to get reliable, free help.