THE BASICS
BEFORE MOVING
Whether you’re bringing a few boxes, or a whole house of furniture, Eurosender has stress-free solutions to help you immigrate to Poland, sooner.
Please check with the Polish immigration website for a full list of conditions and visa regulations for Poland. You will also need to register yourself with the local municipality within 30 days of moving to Poland.
Where have you decided to live in Poland? And, are you thinking of renting an apartment in Poland or buying? Either way, you will find the cost of living in Poland is quite moderate. We have included prices for the 3 most popular cities for foreigners to factor into your cost of relocating to Poland.
Are you wondering how much is shipping from the USA to Poland and what is the cheapest way to move furniture to Poland? Eurosender has a low-cost solution to suit any sized move, so you can save on the average cost of moving to Poland from the UK, USA or anywhere else. You can get an instant quote, right now using our booking engine.
LIVING IN POLAND
For those moving to Poland from the UK, USA and Spain, you will no doubt find that the cost of living is lower than you’re used to. Food, transport, entertainment and apartments in Poland are a lot cheaper and are even less outside city centres.
Saving on these things, you can certainly afford to bring more of your belongings with you – so why not organise this now, with Eurosender’s international removals to Poland.
Do you need to send documents urgently to Poland to help secure a place to stay before moving?
Due to its economic growth in the last 20 – 30 years, foreigners looking to immigrate to Poland can expect to find work in a variety of industries. The job market in Poland would make it an ideal destination to find work for those looking to move to Poland from Spain, as their unemployment rate is significantly lower, at only 4%.
An abundance of work in Poland for foreigners can be found in manufacturing industries such as automotive, textiles and food. Expats moving to Poland can also find work in Poland in international companies in the business, IT and education sectors, and enjoy higher than average salaries.
Education is compulsory for children aged 6-18, for both citizens and foreigners immigrating to Poland. After primary and secondary school, students can either go on to post-gymnasium education, including specialised schools, vocational or technical schools, depending on which area of the job market in Poland they wish to enter.
Poland also has great opportunities for expats wishing to send their children to international schools, especially in cities such as Warsaw, Krakow and Gdansk. Bear in mind, you will need to factor this into the cost of life in Poland, as these schools can be quite expensive.
Eurosender offers affordable ways to move your personal belongings with our fast and reliable international removals to Poland, so you can spend more on education.
If you are immigrating to Poland for work reasons, your employer should organise your health care through their own company plan. However, if you are moving and are yet to find work, it is important to organise private healthcare in Poland for the time being. Private healthcare in Poland is reasonably affordable and offers excellent quality services, compared to the standard public healthcare services offered to all citizens under the National Health Fund.
Driving in Poland, you will notice they have modern highways which connect the country with its neighbouring countries, as well as extensive public transport, making travel very affordable. Whether you choose to drive in Poland or take public transport, you will certainly not have difficulty getting around.
It is important to remember that seatbelts are compulsory, the blood alcohol limit is 0.02, and using your mobile phone while driving is strictly prohibited.
If you wish to drive in Poland and you are from outside an EU country, you must exchange your driver’s license to a Polish one within 6 months of moving.
If you are relocating to Poland from a fellow EU country, you can continue to use your local driver’s license for its period of validity.
Once you exchange your license, your Polish driver’s license will be valid for 15 years.
When you move to Poland from the USA, UK or anywhere else, you will no doubt fall in love with its strong local traditions, cuisine and long proud history. Here are some other things you might like to know about life in Poland.
RECOMMENDED
MOVING DESTINATIONS
Home to a huge Polish community, it is no surprise more American expats are choosing to return to their homeland and move to Poland from the USA. Why not consider Eurosender’s affordable international removals to Poland, offering freight options for large shipments, as well as express options if you wish to travel a little lighter. Trusted by many expats worldwide, our vast logistics network means you will be matched with the right service at the best price available.
Moving to Poland from the UK, you will no doubt experience a vibrant continental European lifestyle with a strong British expat community to help you settle in. For the logistical side of things, trust Eurosender international removals to Poland, with our Dedicated Van Delivery. This is a great low-cost option if you wish to move your furniture and belongings to Poland and save on the cost of moving to Poland.
When you move to Poland from Spain, you will no doubt find the language tricky in the beginning, if you don’t already have knowledge of Slavic languages. Thankfully, with our fast and reliable relocation services, we take care of the logistical side of moving, so you can spend more time brushing up on your Polish to help you while living in Poland. Get an instant price estimate now for express and standard shipping, through Eurosender’s booking engine, or contact our experts to tailor an individual-offer for your move to Poland.