Legal guides for foreigners in Poland
Polish law explained in English
Polish citizenship by marriage: requirements and process
Does marrying a Polish citizen make you Polish? The requirements, the three-stage path through residence permits, B1 Polish, costs, timelines and the alternatives for spouses.
DUI lawyer: what happens after a drink-driving stop in Poland
Need a DUI lawyer? What happens after a drink-driving stop in Poland, the petty offence and crime thresholds, penalties, the quick-resolution offer and what a DUI lawyer can actually do.
Buying property in Poland as a foreigner: when you need a permit
When a foreigner needs a permit to buy property in Poland, the apartment exception, the border zone trap, the procedure, the 1,570 PLN fee and the rules for agricultural land.
Polish passport by descent: how to get one after confirming your citizenship
After citizenship is confirmed: transcribing your foreign birth certificate, getting a PESEL number and applying for a Polish passport, with fees, documents and the mistakes that cause delays.
Polish citizenship by descent: how confirmation of citizenship works
Who qualifies, why 31 January 1920 matters, how citizenship was lost, which documents and fees are involved, how long it takes and what happens after a positive decision.
Drink Driving in Poland: What Foreign Drivers Should Know
Poland's alcohol limits are among the strictest in Europe. What counts as an offence, what the penalties are, and what it means if you live in Poland or are just visiting.
Arrested in Poland as a Foreigner: Your Rights and What Happens Next
Your rights after arrest in Poland, how long you can be held, interpreters, your consulate, bail and passport measures, explained for foreign nationals with the legal bases.
Getting Divorced in Poland as a Foreigner or International Couple
When a Polish court can hear your divorce, which country's law applies, what documents you need, and what happens with children in international cases.