Expat Readiness Quiz

Are You Ready to Move to Poland? Assess Your Preparation

Moving to Poland involves more preparation than most people realize. Beyond the excitement of a new country, there are visa requirements, financial planning, housing logistics, healthcare registration, and cultural adaptation to navigate. This expat readiness quiz evaluates your preparation across eight critical dimensions — paperwork, language, finances, housing, healthcare, cultural knowledge, social network, and administrative readiness — to identify gaps before they become problems.

The most common mistakes expats make when moving to Poland include: arriving without enough savings (aim for 3-6 months of expenses, or 10,000-20,000 PLN), not understanding the PESEL and zameldowanie registration process, underestimating the importance of basic Polish language skills, and failing to secure housing before arrival. Each of these can cause weeks of stress and unnecessary expense. This quiz flags these risks early so you can address them proactively.

Poland rewards preparation. Expats who arrive with a PESEL application ready, housing secured through Domkaspot, a Polish bank account plan, and basic language skills (even just 20 phrases) report significantly smoother transitions. Those who wing it often spend their first month stressed, overpaying for temporary accommodation, and navigating government offices without knowing the system. Take this quiz honestly — a low score is not failure, it is a roadmap showing exactly what to do next.

• Get your PESEL number within the first week — you need it for a bank account, tax registration, healthcare, and most administrative tasks.
• Learn these 20 Polish words before arriving: dzien dobry, dziekuje, przepraszam, tak, nie, ile kosztuje, rachunek, pokwitowanie, umowa, kaucja.
• Save at least 3 months of living expenses (10,000-15,000 PLN minimum) as a buffer for deposits, first month rent, and setup costs.
• Join Facebook groups like 'Expats in Warsaw' or 'Foreigners in Krakow' at least one month before arriving to gather current insider tips.
• Download the Jakdojade app for public transport navigation and Google Translate with the Polish offline pack before landing.