University of Silesia in Katowice

First steps after employment

Dear New Employee, now that you have arrived in Poland there are a few important things you need to do. Below please find a short list with directions:

REGISTRATION OF YOUR PLACE OF STAY

Everyone who lives in Poland should remember that they are obliged to register their place of permanent residence. You need to do it not later than on the 30th day after arrival to Poland – if you are:

• a citizen of the European Union (EU) member state or a family member of such a citizen,
• a citizen of a Member State of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) – a party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area or a family member of such a citizen.

No later than on the 4th day after arrival to Poland – if you do not belong to this group.

The application for permanent residence registration can be filled in every City Hall. No prior registration is needed.

You need to take your passport and the rental agreement or other document confirming your right to live at the particular address. The document must be valid for minimum one month from the date of your registration.

If you change your address you need to go to the Town Hall to update the information on your residence.

APPLYING FOR THE PESEL NUMBER

While your visit at the Town Hall you also need to f obtain a PESEL Number. You will need it among others to set up a bank account. Even if you cannot register your stay at the beginning, it is important that you go to the town hall to get a PESEL number.

All you will need to do is fill in the application. Please take your passport with you to confirm your identity.

More at: https://www.gov.pl/web/gov/uzyskaj-numer-pesel–usluga-dla-cudzoziemcow-en

SET UP A BANK ACCOUNT

Choose the bank you wish and visit it in order to set up a bank account.

Take the following documents with you:

• your passport
• PESEL document that you get in the City Hall when you go there to obtain the PESEL number
• employment contract

In the case of questions contact the Welcome Point at welcome2us@us.edu.pl

tel. 32 359 23 46