Expat Guide to Living in Warsaw

Whether you're already living in Warsaw or preparing to move to Warsaw, our Expat Guide to Living in Poland offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Warsaw. For answers to specific questions, visit our Poland Forum to talk with expats in Warsaw.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Warsaw handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Warsaw by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

Submit a Culture Shock Report

Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Warsaw - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Warsaw by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

Submit a Living Overseas Report

More Moving to Warsaw Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Warsaw? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Warsaw? Below are some of the responses from expats in Warsaw:

Moving to Warsaw, Poland

Submit a Moving Overseas Report

Reviews of Schools in Warsaw

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Warsaw. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Warsaw:

Submit an International School Review

Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Warsaw. If you are already living in Warsaw, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

Submit a Dream vs. Reality Report

Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Warsaw by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

Submit a Retire Abroad Report

Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Warsaw? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Warsaw by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

Submit a Having a Baby Abroad Report

Working Abroad Report

What's it like to find a job in Warsaw? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Warsaw? Help others following in your footsteps by filling out our Working Abroad Report.

Submit a Working Abroad Report

Expatriate Health Insurance

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Bydgoszcz, Poland

An expat, who has lived in Bydgoszcz, Poland for 10 years, has really enjoyed watching the area develop. He finds the language and driving conditions a challenge.

An expat, who has lived in Bydgoszcz, Poland for 10 years, has really enjoyed watching the area develop. He finds the language and driving conditions a challenge. ...

10 Tips For Living In Poland

Find out about where expats live, how important it is to learn Polish, and even where some of the best places are to enjoy a beer in Poland. Information on Warsaw, Krakow, Tricity and other areas are also covered in this introduction to expat life in Poland.