Guides for foreigners in Poland

Practical answers for visitors, students and expats, checked against Polish law and the insurance terms.

What to do if you get sick or injured in Poland

Emergency numbers, hospital emergency departments, out-of-hours clinics, who pays for treatment of foreigners and what to keep for an insurance claim.

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Health insurance for a Polish visa and residence card

The EUR 30,000 minimum for a national visa, the rules for the karta pobytu, voluntary NFZ insurance for students, Go Safe and ISIC.

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Mountain rescue in the Tatras and the Alps: who pays

Free rescue in the Polish mountains, invoices in Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and Bavaria, and what insurance covers.

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