r/askPoland • • 1h ago

Anyone else still waiting for a Polish work visa appointment? (Registered in May 2026)

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Hey everyone!
I just want to ask if anyone else is in the same situation as me.

I registered for the Polish work visa appointment lottery around mid-May 2026, but as of today (October 24), I still haven’t received a call from the Polish Embassy to attend my visa appointment.
It’s been more than five months since I registered, and I’m starting to wonder how long this process usually takes.
I understand that the appointment system involves a lottery, but waiting this long without any updates is making me a little worried.

So, I’d like to ask you some questions..

Is anyone else still waiting for a call after registering around May 2026?
Has anyone who registered around the same time already received a call?
How long did you have to wait before getting your visa appointment?
Does the waiting time depend on the country you’re applying from?
I’d really appreciate it if you could share your experience, even if you’re applying from a different country.
I just want to know if there are other people in the same situation as me. Thanks in advance! 🙏


r/askPoland • • 1h ago

Is Polish actually racist as it depicted on media?

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Well its a weird thing to ask but whenever i see a white supremacist they always say they dream to live in Poland, so i wanted to ask this question. I have a few polish friends and they were nice also my country (turkiye) is pretty popular tourism spot for Polish and i didnt saw them like that. I didnt went to Poland myself so i decided ask you guys about it. For clarification, i didnt meant to ask about anti-immigrant more like "would you hate an African child in Africa bc hes black?" Type of question


r/askPoland • • 10h ago

UFC Streaming with Polish Commentators

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Hey, I'm looking for a website with tomorrow's uf event, I'm mainly interested in sites with Polish commentators.


r/askPoland • • 13h ago

Looking for recommendations for an anniversary trip!

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Hi guys, my boyfriend and i (both in our early twenties) are gonna spend our anniversary in Krakow. We re gonna spend a few days there and I’d love some recommendations for places to visit.
We’re especially into underground nightlife, ruin bars, and he especially likes techno music. We’d also love to find some fun activities to do together besides just sightseeing: things like escape rooms, karaoke, beer tasting, quirky museums, scavenger hunts, or anything a bit unusual.
And when it comes to food, we re also really interested in trying authentic Polish food, especially local spots that aren’t just tourist traps. And of course, we’d love to know about any must-see places, hidden gems, or experiences in Kraków that you think are absolutely worth it.

We’re not really looking for fancy or overly touristy places. We’d prefer spots with a cool atmosphere, interesting people, and a bit of an alternative vibe.
Any recommendations for bars, clubs, activities, hidden gems, or even specific neighbourhoods we should check out? Thanks! :)


r/askPoland • • 16h ago

Looking for car mechanic near German border

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Hello Polish human, I look for the car repair in your beautiful country. Here they write me price for half my car value - I cannot afford as university student. Please recommend me good repair shops for my Audi car, in particular wheel wishbone? (Querlenker), I don't know how to translate into English or Polish, please tell me if you know. At best near German border in east Germany. Would be glad if you can help me.


r/askPoland • • 13h ago

My first visit to Poland/where to go?

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Hello,

35 M, half German half Egyptian, metalhead, solo trip, want to plan a short trip to Poland for approximately 4 nights (from Munich).

I am considering either Warsaw or Kraków.

Which one would you recommend, and why?

Thank you 🙏🏼


r/askPoland • • 15h ago

Question for Polish conservatives from Slovakian Roma.

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I’m sure most of you are familiar with the stereotypes and negative perceptions that Roma people face across Europe.
I’m Slovak Roma, and I generally agree with conservative views. However, I’ve always wondered how Polish conservatives view Slovak Roma compared with other migrants, particularly those who are visibly different from the majority population.
Many Roma are Christian, and many of us recognise that there are genuine issues that need to be addressed in some of our communities. At the same time, we don’t want to be judged solely by stereotypes or by the actions of other people who share our ethnicity.
So I’m genuinely curious: **if I moved to Poland today as a Slovak Roma, would Polish conservatives generally view me in the same way as other migrants, or would my EU citizenship, Christian faith, conservative values and willingness to integrate make a difference?**
I’d also like to ask something more difficult. If a Roma person behaves badly, repeatedly breaks the law or commits serious crimes, would you view that individual in the same way as any other European who commits similar offences? Or would their Roma background make you see them similarly to a Muslim behaving badly and committing crime?
For example, would you judge a Roma person who commits a crime by the same standards as a white Polish, Slovak or other European person who commits the same crime?
I’m not trying to excuse bad behaviour. People should be held accountable for their actions, regardless of their background. I’m genuinely interested in whether the same standards of law, responsibility and individual judgment apply to Roma people as to everyone else.
I’d appreciate honest answers, especially from Polish conservatives. I’m trying to understand where concerns about immigration, integration and public order end, and where ethnic prejudice begins.


r/askPoland • • 1d ago

REVSEAT

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Does anyone have any experience with the online store www.revseat.pl ? I ordered a chair from them over a week ago, and there has been absolutely no communication from their side. They aren't responding to emails or phone calls. Could this be a scam?


r/askPoland • • 1d ago

What to Visit Near Kudowa-Zdrój, Poland

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Hi everyone! I’ll be in Kudowa-Zdrój from October 26–29 for a business trip. What are some interesting places, towns, or attractions worth visiting nearby? I’m open to driving into the Czech Republic as well. Any recommendations? Thanks!


r/askPoland • • 1d ago

Halloween Polish Pottery in Bolesławiec

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r/askPoland • • 1d ago

Where do young Poles go when they leave the country?

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What countries do young Poles move to if they find life in Poland unpleasant?


r/askPoland • • 1d ago

Anyone has a 1 week itinerary for Poland? (or is this too long)

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As the header reads.

I’m intending to travel to Poland for a week in the first or second week of December. Will be flying over from the UK. Looking for a fun, 1-person solo itinerary.

I’m not really a hiking or whatever guy, but I would love to try out authentic Polish food, check out the notable attractions available and just “explore what makes Poland, Poland” in that 1 week.

Budget wise - not sure how much is considered adequate, but let’s start with 1-1.5k pounds first?


r/askPoland • • 1d ago

How to say

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Hi! So I’m polish but don’t speak it and want to get a tattoo in the language.

How do you say “this too shall pass” in polish?

When searching I’m getting to też minie but want to double check with people who speak the language.

Thank you!


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

Zdrada

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Hej, chcialbym opisac pewna historie, ktora mi sie przydarzyla. Dokladniej to bylem w szczesliwym zwiazku, byl to zwiazek na kilometr (niestety). Jednak zawsze gdy sie widzielismy bylo swietnie, w kontekscie seksu tez. Dbala o mnie, wspierala mnie, ogolnie robila bardzo duzo swietnych rzeczy, za ktore jestem jej wdzieczny i wlasnie przez te rzeczy uwazalem, ze jest swietna osoba. Tak naprawde to ja kochalem. Niestety, z czasem zaczely sie jakies klotnie miedzy nami. Ona byla bardzo zazdrosna o wszystko i wszystkich. Przegladala mi czesto telefon, nie mialem z tym problemu ze wzgledu na to, ze nic nigdy nie ukrywalem. Dlatego nie mialem sie czego obawiac, okazalo sie jednak, ze cos znalazla. Chodzilo o komentarz, na temat cyckow kobiety ktora wyslal mi kolega. Generalnie bylo zerwanie i mocna afera, mimo tego do siebie wrocilismy. Ale ona dalej miala o to problem. Rozumiem ja, uwazam to za slabe i glupie. To samo bylo w kwestiach porno, ogladalem czesto filmy dla doroslych. Oczywiscie, uwazam to za bardzo slabe z mojej strony. Bardzo dlugi czas, bylo wszystko w porzadku. Ona sie dobrze czula, ja staralem jej sie dawac maksa milosci. Oczywiscie, pojawialy sie jakies klotnie, glownie w temacie mojego grania. Poniewaz, mimo poswiecania jej bardzo duzo czasu, ona uwazala, ze poswiecam jej go za malo. Gadalem z nia jakos 3/4h dziennie czesto nawet wiecej. Jak byla u mnie to ja usypialem, calowalem, no wrecz jej uslugiwalem. Jakis czas pozniej, zaczelo sie jakies dziwne ponizanie mnie. Mowila do mnie "Nawet tego nie umiesz zrobic" oraz jakies tego typu inne bardzo slabe teksty. Najbardziej zabolalo mnie gdy powiedziala, ze moze jebac sie ze swoim kolegą. Lub wtedy gdy przyznala, ze podobal jej sie taki kolega z pracy, o ktorym ciagle nawijala. Jak mam byc szczery, to nie bylo dnia w ktorym nie narzekala, lub nie bylo zlego komentarza na temat mnie. Problemem bylo rowniez to, ze nie moglem znalezc pracy. Niestety, w 2026 bardzo ciezko znalezc prace. Naprawde, bardzo sie staralem. Nie moglem nic znalezc. Bylo to dla mnie przytlaczajace oraz wpedzilo mnie w depresje. Bywalo tez tak, ze czasami sama sie przyznawala, ze lubi sie klocic. Dlatego robila klotnie o doslownie glupie sprawy, mialem afere o reposta na tiktoku (byla tam kobieta). Przechodzac do sedna, gadalem z nia jakies 3h moze 2 cos takiego. Chcialem zagrac w gre, poinformowalem ja o tym. Ona oczywiscie zrobila awanture, zerwala ze mna. Na drugi dzien, pojechala do Lodzi i całowała się ze swoim kolegą. Btw jak jeszcze bylismy w zwiazku, pojechala sie spotkac z nowo poznanym typem. Oczywiscie, odradzalem majac ku temu powody. Gosc byl najzwyczajniej zboczony. Zabronilem jej wrecz sie z nim spotykac, ona nie posluchala. Dlatego sie do niej dobieral i ogolnie byl obrzydliwy. Zadzwonila do mnie w ktorys dzien, opowiadala, ze marznie itp bo w nowym mieszkaniu jej grzejnik nie grzal. Oczywiscie sie tym przejalem i dalem jej rade. Ostatecznie juz u niej grzeja. Niestety, jest jeszcze jedna rzecz. Spotkala sie z jakims cpunem, sama mowila, ze jaka to jest czerwona flaga. Teraz uwaga! Przespala sie z nim. Gosc podobno dochodzi w minute xD. Zaczalem naprawde glosno sie smiac. Omijajac ten zabawny akcent. Wciaz jest to troche przykre, rzecz jasna nie zaluje tego rozstania. Chcialbym zwyczajnie poznac wasza opinie na ten temat. Aktualizacja, ta laska dalej do mnie wydzwania i chce sie przyjaznic. :/ nie gadam z nia, dla mnie to zbyt trudne.


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

Need some insight not sure how to phrase it

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Back story . I’m in the United States however I am undocumented. I am single ,29 . I been here since age 8. I had daca but lost it due to picking up a misdemeanor charge . There is likely no path for me to renew daca wth current administration. I have a grandpa who lives in Lomza Poland and has offered to let me stay with him . In my current situation I have to look for cash jobs . Life has been super stressful . I do have a welding certification no college degree . Would moving back to Poland in a small city as a polish citizen really be that much worse than living in the states as an undocumented immigrant , with no path for legalization ? I speak and read and write fluent polish *


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

I'm considering studying in Poland and I have some questions

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My agency gave me Vincent Pol University in Lublin as an option. I would like to know what's the part-time and rent situation around that area 👀


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

Korean and polish interpreters needed

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r/askPoland • • 3d ago

It's Central/ Eastern European week at my local supermarket: what pantry staples should I buy that would be otherwise difficult to find (UK based)?

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Would like to get more into Polish and Eastern/ Central European cooking, so what ingredients would you recommend.


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

Accomodation in Kraków

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r/askPoland • • 3d ago

Car seat purchase

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Hello, I am moving to Poland from overseas in a few months. I was wondering where I can purchase a car seat for my 2 year old once we arrive at the Gdansk airport? Bonus if you know how it can be delivered to the airport… are there parcel lockers nearby?


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

NAWA Scholarship - Please Share Your Story

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Hi!

Please share your experience with the NAVA scholarship. I'm especially looking for stories from foreigners who studied in English.

I'm interested in the language requirements/priorities regarding language level.
Does level really matter? I mean, does it increase your chances of admission if you have higher level?

What language test did you take and does it matter? Like IELTS, TOEFL etc.


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

Any Ukrainians bought property in Poland recently?

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r/askPoland • • 3d ago

Help with Chomikuj.pl

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Hi everyone! 😊

I was wondering if there’s anyone here living in Poland who might be able to help me out with something.

I’m trying to download a movie from Chomikuj.pl, a Polish file-hosting site, but unfortunately, downloading the file requires credits. Since I live abroad, I’m unable to top up my account because the available payment methods require either a Polish phone number or a Polish bank account, neither of which I have.

I’d really appreciate it if someone in Poland could help me get the file. Of course, I’d be happy to cover the cost and send the money via PayPal!

I know it’s a bit of an unusual request, but I thought I’d ask here in case someone could lend a hand. It would mean a lot to this cinephile! ❤️🎬

Thanks so much for reading, and I really appreciate any help!


r/askPoland • • 2d ago

curious about safety in poland

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hii im from turkey and want to visit Krakow and Warsaw in January for a few days. As a girl im curious about the safety in these cities. especially about the close distance between Krakow and Ukraine. is there any conflict going on right now


r/askPoland • • 3d ago

Visiting Poland with a family member who uses an electric wheelchair. How accessible is it?

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Hi everyone!

I'm considering a family trip to Poland and would love to hear some first-hand experiences regarding accessibility. Warsaw and Kraków are the two places I'm most interested in, given their history, architecture and cultural attractions, but I'm open to other destinations too, such as Wrocław or Gdańsk, if they might be easier to navigate.

From what I've read so far, Poland seems to have made progress with accessible public transport and major museums, although I'm aware that historic city centres can be a different story, especially when it comes to cobblestones, kerbs and older buildings.

One of my family members uses an electric wheelchair, so I'm trying to understand what visiting these cities would actually be like in practice:

Are the main historic areas and tourist attractions reasonably accessible?

How difficult are the pavements and streets for an electric wheelchair?

Can you get around comfortably, visit cafés and restaurants, and enjoy the cities without having to plan absolutely everything in advance?

Between Warsaw, Kraków and other Polish cities, which would you recommend most for someone with reduced mobility?

We've travelled together to places with accessibility issues before, and while it's possible, it can sometimes make the experience more stressful for everyone. I'm hoping to find a destination where we can enjoy the history and atmosphere without accessibility becoming a constant challenge.

Our itinerary is still flexible, so I'd really appreciate any honest advice, personal experiences or suggestions. I'm particularly interested in the reality on the ground rather than just official accessibility information.

Thanks so much for your help!