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How do I open a bank account in Poland with only a visitors visa?


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Ziemniak
  Dec 2, 08, 14:54  #1

I am a foreigner living in Poland. What are the requirements to open a basic savings account or checking account in Poland? I do not have residency but am here on a Visitor's Visa. Do I need residency to open an account?

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SeanBM ♦ GOLD MEMBER
  Dec 2, 08, 14:59  #2

Hi Ziemniak.

Just walk into a bank with your passport.

Good luck

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delphiandomine
  Dec 2, 08, 15:33  #3

If you're on a visa, best bet is via mbank - they're somewhat lax with their checks, as they only demand that you 'declare residency'.

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Ziemniak
  Dec 2, 08, 16:09  #4

Thanks for the advice SeanBM. :-)

delphiandomine: I remember a visit to Poland years ago; I frequented a mBank and promised to open an account only to be able to use their free internet access. This lasted two weeks until they finally made me fill in a form, which I refused to do. So much for free internet access.

Thanks for the tips. Please keep them coming.

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delphiandomine
  Dec 2, 08, 19:17  #5

The other thing I should say is that mbank categorically don't demand residency from EU citizens. I'm not sure about non-EU however - but I opened an account without any sort of registration at the time.

Nordea (in Poznan, at least) have signs on their doors saying WE SPEAK ENGLISH, so they might be worth investigating.

There's threads on here which suggest to avoid PKO like the plague, however.

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