One of the fastest-growing EU economies, Poland is also rising in the rankings of popular destinations for expats. The country moved from 23rd to 13th in this year’s HSBC Expat League Table, and it’s among the five best countries in Europe for digital nomads, according to the Remote Workers Index by Plusnet.

But before you pack your bags for Poland, there are some key things you should know. Our guest, American blogger and teacher Leah Morawiec, has lived in the country for almost a decade, and she’s going to share her top five tips.

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Here are nine things you should be aware of if you’re planning a move to Poland.


English is widely spoken

Lots of Polish people can speak English, although some are shy and hesitant about doing so.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Poland and some of the social media accounts you should be following if you’re thinking of moving there.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Poland and some of the blogs that might be useful for expats there.   more ...

For people who are good at picking up languages, one of the most enjoyable aspects of living in a new country is the opportunity to learn a new language and practice conversing in it with native speakers. Of course different people find joy in different aspects of new languages – for those who are passionate about food, knowing the names of dishes and ingredients is enough. There are also those who take great joy in first learning how to swear in a new language.   more ...

At Expat Focus, we like to be on the lookout for resources around the web that could help prospective expats adjust to their new countries. Today, we’re taking a look at Poland and some of the bloggers who write about living there.

The Home Of The Twisted Red Ladybug
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A self-confessed travel lover and photo maniac, Anda is a Romanian expat who now lives in Krakow.   more ...

Poland is the only European Union member nation that hasn’t been struck by the recession. As such, there has been a steady stream of foreign investment into the country and employment opportunities for foreigners have increased. Since Poland is a EU country, members of other EU and EEA countries do not require a special work permit for employment here. Only non-EU nationals are required to have a work permit to legally work in Poland.   more ...

Having a baby in a foreign country need not be a daunting experience for an expat; all it takes is a little bit of preparation. Here are a few tips that could make it much easier for you to have a baby in this country.

1. Get your insurance in order

Contrary to what most people believe, this is the first aspect to consider during pregnancy, regardless of the place in which you are planning to have your baby.   more ...

In recent years, Poland has become increasingly popular as an expat location. As expat locations go, it’s pretty amazing – Poland is definitely a modern European country with all (or at least most) of the infrastructure and facilities you could want. However, there is also a great deal of history and tradition everywhere, including in the cities. Polish cities and towns, and even the countryside, are as beautiful as any in Europe, but the great thing is that Poland isn’t as expensive as your average European country – and that is often an important consideration for expats.   more ...