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Schedule of lifting the safety rules

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Today at 10am, Poland Prime minister in a press conference said, he is happy that the new cases of Covid-19 in Poland has declined and he is happy that Poland has fought the pandemic in a great way. He thanked everyone for cooperating with the government and hence he presented the dates, when and which places will be opened. From 1 May 2021 All sports facilities; swimming pools open up. In the open area, up to 50% capacity allowed. In the closed area, only kids group allowed. From 4 May 2021 All sport halls, sports events, Shopping centers reopens Schools: All Poland Grade 1 – 3 reopens in Hybrid form From 8 May 2021 All hotels opens Can have guests up to 50% of its capacity From 15 May 2021 Restaurants and Coffee shops (summer garden), Cinema halls opens up Events can be organized with the limit of max 25 people Schools (From 17 May 2021): Grade 1-3 starts standard form of education; Grades 4-8 starts hybrid form of learning From 29 May 2021 All Restaurants and Coffee S

Information Saturdays

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Information Saturdays at the Department of Foreigners on May 8, 2021, from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm The Mazowieckie Voivodeship Office organizes consultation meetings on: ✅ legalization of stay (temporary stay, permanent stay, stay of a long-term EU resident); ✅ Polish citizenship (grant/recognition) ✅ work permits 🔔 You must book an appointment in advance: https://bezpiecznaprzystan.mazowieckie.pl/pl/formularz-sobota-informacyjna 🔔 On May 8, 2021, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., a special helpline will be launched under the telephone number❗ (22) 695 66 69❗ where it will be possible to obtain information on matters related to the legalization of stay. ℹ More information on the office's website: https://www.gov.pl/web/uw-mazowiecki/sobota-informacyjna-8-maja-2021 ℹ Recommended for people who have additional questions about their pending cases.

Re-Integration Preparedness Webinar

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APRIL IS ALL ABOUT REINTEGRATION PREPAREDNESS! Register here now! https://bit.ly/polowebinar2021 Reintegration Preparedness Webinar for 4 April 2021, Sunday 1PM (Warsaw Time) : OWWA Enterprise Development and Loan Program and Business Plan Preparation Di sapat na alam mo kung anong negosyo ang gusto mong pasukin. Dapat ay alam mo rin ang "ins and outs" nito. Kaya samahan nyo kami sa ating financial wellness webinar tungkol sa Reintegration Preparedness Programs at kung paano tayo bubuo ng ating "business plan" na hatid sa inyo ng POLO in Milan, Italy at ng OFBank.

Inportant Notice for Foreign Workers in Poland

IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR FOREIGN WORKERS IN POLAND: you cannot start work before the date shown in the permit, a work permit is given with regard to one employer, to the particular position and to the period shown in the permit, under the conditions defined in the permit, your employer must move for an extension of a work permit not later than 30 days before the end of the period for which the permit has been given, if you want to change your employer or take up a different kind of job, your new employer must move for a new permit to an appropriate Voivode (regional/voivodship office), if you did not sign a contract before starting work, demand the contract not later than on the day of commencing work, a contract must be in accordance with a work permit, The obligation of an employer: conclude contracts with you (including an employment contract) in a language which you understand, conduct trainings (including an occupational health and safety training) in a language

Understanding Your Polish Work Permit

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How to understand that your Polish work permit/ What it contains? Work Permit Number Polish authority that issued your work permit.  Identifier of Office of the Foreigner Date and Issue of Work Permit Type of Work Permit and Issue Number Name and contact of Employer Worker's name Nationality (Filipiny is the polish term for Filipino or Philippines) Worker's date of Birth Job Title/Position Minimum Gross Rate per hour Minimum Monthly Gross Salary Validity dates of your work permit Signature of Authority Inspector Signature Employer or the company representative

Open Day in the Office of Foreigners in Małopolska Region

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Bank Account in Poland

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If you are to stay in Poland for longer, sooner or later you will find yourself in need of a Polish bank account. The decision, however, is not an easy one. How do you choose the best offer from the wide array of bank branches and available services? Let us consider how to best manage your finances in Poland. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS  The process of setting up a bank account always requires an identity check – which in turn means presenting a few necessary documents, such as your national identity card, passport and sometimes even your Polish residence card. As you may expect, the requirements can vary greatly depending on the bank’s policy, your residency status in Poland or your country of origin. In most cases, citizens of the European Union do not need to provide any additional documents besides their ID or passport. Non-EU nationals however, are often requested to prove their residency or registered address in Poland. If you are a student, your student ID might come in handy,