Relocation
Your first 90 days in Warsaw
A week-by-week checklist: PESEL, banking, healthcare, schools, utilities and the paperwork nobody warns you about.
9 min · Updated August 2026
Resources
The things worth reading first
Short, practical guides written from actual cases — not from a brochure.
Real estate
Renting in Warsaw: what the contract really says
Deposits, notice periods, administration fees, indexation and the clauses worth negotiating before you sign.
7 min · Updated August 2026
Education
Choosing an international school
Curriculum, continuity, commute and community — how to weigh what actually matters for your child.
8 min · Updated August 2026
Everyday life
Understanding Warsaw commutes
Metro versus tram versus car, bridge bottlenecks, and how much a longer commute really costs your week.
6 min · Updated August 2026
Everyday life
Healthcare for expat families
Public versus private, subscriptions, English-speaking paediatricians and what to arrange first.
6 min · Updated August 2026
Real estate
Buying property as a foreigner
Permits, notary process, financing, costs beyond the price, and realistic timelines.
10 min · Updated August 2026