I am citizen of EU. What happens when i register in Poland?

21 Dec 2012 #1

Good day!

My first post here! And i love the forum!

I am moving down to Poland, again, the second time around, to £ódz actually. Been living there before, and also in Warsaw.

Going to work for a big company there. I am a native Swede, so i guess i will put up more threads here later on for those wishing to meet up for a beer or so later. Would be nice to meet more expats in Lodz.

Ok, so i have a question about registering in Poland and if you could help me with this matter?

First off what is it that you register for?, PESEL or Karta Pobytu? Or is it the same? And what is the purpose of registering after three months?, Do i really need that? I already have a bank account at a major bank, so i do not need it for bank issues.

Furthermore, will i get the post automatically from Sweden to Poland after the registration? and what else is good with the registration do the Poles send any information to Sweden about me now living abroad, or how does that work?

Yeah, please help me with this jazz, and i am very thankful!

Aside from that i wish everybody a very nice Christmas and Happy New Year 2013!

Best regards;

//HollyLodz

Looker - | 1,134

26 Oct 2014 #2

First off what is it that you register for?, PESEL or Karta Pobytu?

You need Karta Pobytu to legalise your stay. You are EU citizen with intention to work in the country, so in order to stay here legally more than 6 months, you should obtain the paper. The foreigner from EU without this document, after 6 month period, should demonstrate that he continues to actively seek employment and has a real chance for it.

PESEL

The PESEL number is mandatory for all permanent residents of Poland and for temporary residents living in Poland for over 2 months.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PESEL
When you work in Poland - granting PESEL number is done at the written request of the taxpayer (eg. the employer);

InWroclaw 89 | 1,911

26 Oct 2014 #3

When you work in Poland - granting PESEL number is done at the written request of the taxpayer (eg. the employer);

Sure aboutall that?
You don't need an employer to get a PESEL, just proof of an address, such as a tenancy agreement or property purchase deed and your passport.

And I seem to recall some posters here have previously said they manage in Poland without any PESEL number and have been here for a decade or so.

Looker - | 1,134

26 Oct 2014 #4

Yes, I didn't mention that it's the ONLY way to get pesel. It's one of possibilities - the OP was going to work in Poland, and it could have apply to his case.

Another thing:

If you apply for a permanent or temporary residence registration for at least three months, Social Security number (PESEL) will be automatically assigned to you within approximately 10 days from the date of check-in.

migrant.poznan.pl/en/law-regulation/legal-stay-in-poland/social-security-number.html
Of course you don't need to register, to apply for pesel either.