Guides
Foreign Birth or Marriage Certificate in Poland: Recognition Guide
EU documents need no apostille, sworn translation is mandatory, and transcription puts your foreign certificate into the Polish registry - the rules as of 2026.
documents: articles for expats in Poland
Guides
Power of attorney in Poland: types, form, 17 zł stamp duty, tax
How a Polish power of attorney works: three kinds, what to write, the 17 zł stamp duty, the tax-office rules and when you need a lawyer.
Guides
Apostille in Poland: how to get one, 60 zł, which office
How to get an apostille on a Polish document for use abroad: MSZ fee of 60 zł, e-Konsulat booking, and which office certifies diplomas, court papers and more.
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Sworn translator in Poland: official rates per page and surcharges
Ministry of Justice rates for sworn translators: 44.07 to 94.37 zł per 1,125-character page, with urgent and difficult-text surcharges, and where they apply.
Family & Schools
Getting married in Poland: civil wedding steps for foreign couples
How a civil wedding works in Poland when one partner is a foreigner: documents, the 84 zł fee, the one-month wait, translations and surname choices.
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Getting Married in Poland as a Foreigner: Documents and Timeline
How foreigners marry in Poland as of October 14, 2026: civil and religious routes, the one-month wait, and the documents non-Poles must file.
Guides
PESEL for Foreigners: How to Get Poland's ID Number
How foreigners get a PESEL number in Poland: automatic assignment with address registration, or a free application at any gmina office.