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British Consulate Katowiceul. PCK 10, 40-057 Katowicebritish.consulate@altea-management.com.pl
What British Honorary Consul can do for British Citizens:
What British Honorary Consul cannot do for British Citizens:
Living & working in PolandBritish citizens can stay and work in Poland without restrictions, it is usually necessary to show that you have employment or that you have sufficient funds to provide for your stay. British citizens staying in Poland for more than 90 days should register at the Silesian Voivod's Office or Opole Voivod's Office in order to obtain a certificate stating that their stay in Poland is legal. This certificate does not act as an identification document. Access to Health CareBritish nationals possessing EHIC (European Health Insurance Card) are entitled to medical care in Poland as described on the web page of Polish National Health Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia). Permanent residents should have a medical card issued by the NFZ. Lost or Stolen PassportThe British Embassy in Warsaw issues replacement passports to British nationals. In order to obtain a replacement passport following documents are required:
Please check the Embassy web page for the requirements of the new “biometric passports” DrivingBritish citizens can drive on their UK driving license in Poland for up to 6 months, after that if you a permanent resident in Poland you must apply for a Polish driving license from the local city authorities (Wydział Komunikacji w Urzedzie Miasta). The UK driving license will be retained by the Wydzial Komunikacji whilst the Polish driving license is used. The UK driving license can be reclaimed at any time by returning the Polish driving license. DO NOT DRINK & DRIVE ! allowable alcohol levels are much lower than the UK and penalties are severe. DrinkingBeware! Polish beer is on average 50% stronger in alcohol and half the price of British pubs. It is easy to over do it ! Take care. Under the Polish law, people who are under the influence of alcohol (0,05‰) and:
may be detained in the Izba Wytrzezwien ("Drying out clinic"). These are medically supervised establishments in which you will be able to sober up at your leisure, you will not be invited to leave until you are legally sober. Tips & Advice for British Citizens visiting or living in the Silesian and Opole voivodships. Life for foreigners who cannot speak or understand some Polish is not so easy in Silesia as it is in Warsaw or Krakow. Generally all the bigger and most of the smaller hotels will have staff who can speak English. Perhaps with the exception of the center of Katowice and Gliwice, restaurants will not have menus in English, although often the staff will speak some English. A lot of the larger shops, especially in the larger shopping centers will have staff who can speak some English. See the list of pubs in Katowice If you have to do anything with "officialdom" then it is best to go with a Polish friend or a translator. ENGLISH SPEAKING LAWYERS"The British Consulate in Katowice cannot give any legal advice. This list of English speaking lawyers is provided by the British Consulate in Katowice for the convenience of enquirers, but neither HMG, The British Embassy in Warsaw or the British Consulate in Katowice takes any responsibility for the competence or probity of any person/firm listed below, or for the consequences of any legal action initiated or advice given. Alternatively you can consult the local telephone directory". Mirosław Szura Legal services Pawelczyk & Szura mgr Jacek Janik mgr Elżbieta Kosterska PUBS IN KATOWICELongman Club Pan De Rossa The Beach Club Pub Kredens Pub WunderBar The Spencer Pub Cogitatur Klub Muzyczny City Pub 2B3 RECOMMENDED BARS & RESTAURANTSSicilia (Italian cuisine) Hellas (Greek cuisine) Kyoto Sushi restaurant Sushi Club Złoty Osioł vegetarian bar
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British Consulate in Katowice is headed by Alan Stretton, the British Honorary Consul. We are here to represent the British Embassy in Warsaw in the area of Silesian and Opole Voivodships, especially to help British nationals in need.
British Consulate in Katowice is headed by Alan Stretton, the British Honorary Consul. We are here to represent the British Embassy in Warsaw in the area of Silesian and Opole Voivodships, especially to help British nationals in need.