Useful Resources
Resources and guides to help Portuguese citizens navigate life in Poland
Guides to help you with important bureaucracy
From obtaining your PESEL number or residence permit in Poland to renewing your Portuguese Citizen Card, here you will find simple and practical instructions for handling your documents.
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Parental Support and Family Benefits in Poland
Parental support and family benefits (800+, becikowe, etc.)
Registering Your Residence as an EU Citizen in Poland
If you're a citizen of the European Union and plan to stay in Poland for more than 3 months, you are required to register your residence. This process is free of charge and must be done in person at the Voivodeship Office (Urząd Wojewódzki) corresponding to your place of residence.
Getting a PESEL Number
Step-by-step guide to obtaining a PESEL identification number in Poland, including required documents and application process.
Stay informed and inspired
Discover our podcast series with legal, cultural and community stories, designed for Portuguese people living in Poland and the Balkans
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Divorce - Assignment of blame
Divorce is always a process of enormous contradictory emotions and many bureaucratic complications. This episode aims to clarify the entire process. Your Voice in Law is a podcast made by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. Never before has this support been given to the Portuguese community in Poland
Divorce
A divorce is always a process of enormous contradictory emotions and many bureaucratic complications. This episode aims to clarify the entire process. Sua voz em Direito is a podcast made by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. A support never before given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
Wedding step by step
How to get married in Poland? Find out what types of marriages there are and how to do them step by step. Sua voz em Direito is a podcast created by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia, which seeks to demystify Polish law. Support never before given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
Marriage and property regime
Transactional marriage in the European Union and the property regimes of international couples are always a mess. What is civil marriage and what are its rules? And what is the property regime? Your voice in Law is a podcast made by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. A support never before given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
Cross-border services
What is a cross-border service activity? And how to do it? Your Voice in Law is a podcast produced by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. Never before has this support been given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
Economic Activities vs. Commercial Societies
What are the differences between economic activities and commercial partnerships? Are you going to open a business alone or with partners? What taxes do you have to pay? What will be the company's representation? What is the minimum capital? Sua voz em Direito is a podcast produced by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. Support never before given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
What are the steps to opening a business?
Do you know what steps you should take to officially start your business in Poland? Your Voice in Law is a podcast created by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law. Never before has this support been given to the Portuguese community in Poland.
How to open a company?
Would you like to have your own business but don't know how to do it or where to start? Sua voz em Direito is a podcast created by lawyer Ernestyna Niemiec in partnership with Fundacja Portugalia that seeks to demystify Polish law.
Quick access to official websites and essential services
Find reliable sources for government information, legal processes, consular support, and more
Official Portal of Poland
Government services and information portal
Portuguese Embassy in Warsaw
General information about the Portuguese embassy in Warsaw
Camões Institute
Promoting Portuguese language and culture
EU Citizens Rights
Information about EU citizens' rights when moving within the EU
Office for Foreigners
Polish immigration authority
National Health Fund (NFZ)
Polish healthcare system information