I'm a tourist
You are here for a few days. We give you the essentials to get around, pay, communicate and avoid common tourist scams.
Topics for your situation
Tourism & cities
Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk and first steps for tourists.
Safety & scams
The most common scams targeting foreigners in Poland: how to spot, avoid and report them.
Everyday life
Transport, phone & internet, shopping and online services (gov.pl / mObywatel).
Polish language
Learn Polish for free, basic phrases and an ES↔PL paperwork glossary.
Culture & society
Customs and etiquette, holidays, and culture shock: Poland vs Spain/Latin America.
Essential guides
The BLIK code scam and the OLX/Vinted 'buyer' scam: how they work
Two common scams in Poland: the BLIK code requested by a fake friend, and the 'buyer' who lures you off the OLX or Vinted chat. Learn to spot them and protect yourself.
Fake immigration 'agents': don't overpay for your karta pobytu
'Agents' who promise to guarantee your residence for high fees are a common scam. Here's how they operate and where to get reliable, free help.