Guides for Ukrainians in Poland
Step-by-step instructions on documents, housing, work and healthcare: what to do, where to go, what to bring. Every guide is based on official sources and links to them.
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How to get a PESEL UKR in Poland: step-by-step guide
PESEL with UKR status for Ukrainian citizens: who can get it, which documents to bring, how the visit to the urząd gminy works and what to do afterwards.
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CUKR residence card: how to apply through MOS
Moving from temporary protection to a CUKR residence card: who can apply, how much it costs, how to fill in the application in the MOS portal and what not to forget.
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Profil Zaufany: how to set up an electronic signature in Poland
What Profil Zaufany is, why Ukrainians in Poland need it, and three ways to get it: through your bank, through pz.gov.pl with confirmation at an office, or when you get your PESEL.
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Renting a flat in Poland: how to find one and avoid scams
Where to look for a flat or room in Poland, what the monthly payment consists of, what a rental agreement must include, what najem okazjonalny is and how to spot a scam listing.
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Umowa o pracę, zlecenie or o dzieło: which work contract to choose in Poland
How umowa o pracę, umowa zlecenie and umowa o dzieło differ, what each gives the worker, how to work legally with a PESEL UKR and how to check a recruitment agency.
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800+ for Ukrainians in Poland: rules since 2025 and how to apply
The 800+ child benefit for Ukrainian citizens: new conditions since June 2025 (parents working and the child studying in Poland), and how and when to apply through ZUS.
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Seeing a doctor in Poland: how to register with a GP under NFZ
How a Ukrainian in Poland can choose a family doctor (POZ), book an appointment, get a specialist referral and an e-prescription, and where to go at night and at weekends.
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Exchanging a Ukrainian driving licence for a Polish one: step by step
When a Ukrainian in Poland needs to exchange their driving licence, which documents to gather, where to apply, how long it takes and what happens to the Ukrainian licence.
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PIT-37 for Ukrainians: how to file online and get a tax refund
Who files PIT-37 in Poland, where to get your PIT-11, how to log in to e-Urząd Skarbowy, which reliefs to add yourself and how to get the refund paid to your account.
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Zameldowanie in Poland: how to register your address
What zameldowanie is, whether it is compulsory for Ukrainians, how temporary and permanent registration differ, how to register online or at an office and what to do when you move.