Documents, visas and offices
Passports, visas, Green Cards, citizenship and dealing with government offices, in Poland and abroad.
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Consular Assistance Worldwide: What a Polish Consul Can Do, Odyseusz, and Emergency Situations (2026)
The consul will issue a temporary passport, provide return assistance (repayment in 1–3 months), ensure the rights of the detained, and recommend lawyers, but will not pay bail or for the transportation of remains; additionally, there is a travel registry in Odyseusz, assistance from consulates of other EU countries, the EU temporary travel document, and fees effective from January 1, 2026 (passport 140 EUR).
eVisa, loss of settled status and British citizenship: what a Pole in the UK needs to know (2026)
The old BRP is valid for setting up a UKVI account only until December 31, 2026, and the automation of EUSS in April 2026 extends and upgrades status but also sends a 'minded to curtail' notice with 28 days for defense.
Driving licence UK – how to exchange a Polish driving licence for a British one (DVLA)
A Polish driving licence is valid in the UK for up to 12 months for tourists, but UK residents must exchange it within 12 months of assuming residency, with specific rules applying post-Brexit.
Council Tax in the UK – what it is, how to pay, discounts, exemptions (2026)
Council Tax is a local tax in the UK levied on each household, funding municipal services (waste collection, police, schools, roads), paid by adult residents (16+) or owners of empty homes, with rates depending on the property's band (A-H, based on 1991 values) and local council decisions, averaging £1,200-2,500 annually, with discounts available for single occupants, students, disabled individuals, and low-income residents.
National Insurance Number (NIN) in the UK – how to obtain it
NIN for working in the UK – who needs it, where to apply, waiting time, and whether you can work without a NIN.
Settled Status in the UK Post-Brexit – What You Need to Know in 2026
Settled vs Pre-settled Status, deadlines, how to check your status online, and what to do if you missed the deadline.