If you are moving to Poland, you may want to open a new bank account. Even if you plan to maintain existing chequing or savings accounts at home, in order to pay certain bills or to manage your savings, you may find that you need a local account too. A local account will allow you … Read more

Poland offers free, government-funded healthcare to the large majority of its residents. Despite this, the country has a lower-than-EU-average life expectancy of 78 years (the average being 81 years). Women live, on average, eight years longer than men, as they experience lower rates of suicide, alcoholism, and socioeconomic deprivation.Overall, public healthcare in Poland is adequate, … Read more

A wide variety of sports are played in Poland. As an expat, you shouldn’t have too much difficulty in finding a group, club or facility to join. Soccer is the most popular team game, with hundreds of teams across the country at various different levels. Volleyball is also popular, and, at time of writing, the … Read more

Looking after your mental health is important wherever you are, but it can become particularly important when you are living in a new country and are far from friends and family. If you are an expat living in Poland, then note that there is still some stigma around mental health issues, and many Poles are … Read more

Poland is a popular destination for medical tourists, and expats living there find that they can access high-quality treatment at much lower costs than in the UK and the USA. The Polish government has a strict regulatory regime for medical professions, which is applied to private hospitals and clinics as well as those run by … Read more

Poland’s National Health Fund (NFZ) is the country’s public healthcare provider, and it covers about 93% of Poland’s residents and citizens. It covers most of the costs associated with giving birth in a hospital, from pain relief to several days’ recovery time, and it does not depend on the circumstances of the birth. It even … Read more

Poland has a national healthcare system, which everyone living and working in the country is obliged to pay into, and which is free at point of access. Retired expats can pay into the scheme voluntarily.Although the Polish government is presently engaged in a scheme to improve facilities and access to healthcare, the national service remains … Read more

If you are living and working in Poland, you will have a number of options when it comes to healthcare. Firstly, there’s cover under the national health insurance scheme. Secondly, you can opt to pay for treatment out of pocket. And thirdly, you can take out private health insurance, whether you arrange this yourself or … Read more

Both Poland and the UK have nationalised healthcare systems that provide free healthcare for residents and citizens at the point of use. Though the UK’s oncological treatment has been flagged in the Telegraph as being worse than that of the average European nation, it offers better treatment options than Poland for some diagnoses. However, Poland … Read more

Poland (officially the Republic of Poland) is a Central European country, which is divided into 16 administrative subdivisions. With a population of nearly 38.5 million people, Poland is the fifth most populous member state of the European Union. The country covers some 312,696 square kilometres (120,733 sq mi) and mostly enjoys a temperate climate. The … Read more

Living in a new country, particularly if you are not yet fluent in the local language, can be stressful and isolating. It’s important to look after yourself, and complementary and alternative therapies can be a good way of achieving this.Complementary therapies are relatively new to Poland – they were rare in the communist era. They … Read more

Poland is increasingly becoming a popular destination with expats seeking employment. The country has recently been designated as one of the top 25 economies in the world, with the 6th largest GDP in the EU, and a wide range of opportunities are available, particularly in urban centres such as Warsaw, Krakow and Poznan. Salaries may … Read more

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 … Read more

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.This means communication in the office and when socialising is much easier since the Polish language itself is very difficult … Read 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.Discover PolandFacebook Page | Twitter What is … Read 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.Twisted Red Ladybughttp://twistedredladybug.blogspot.com A Polish vacation changed Anda’s life; it resulted in … Read 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 … Read 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 Ladybughttp://twistedredladybug.blogspot.de/ A self-confessed travel lover and photo … Read 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 … Read 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 … Read 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 … Read more