PESEL and Profil Zaufany: Do They Affect Temporary Protection in Another Country?
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive from seafarers from Europe is:“If I apply for a PESEL, will I lose my status or temporary protection in my current country?” Let’s find out 👇 📌 What is a PESEL A PESEL is an 11-digit Polish identification number. It is used to identify a person […]
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You probably didn’t know you could take the CES Test and apply for a Polish seafarer’s passport in Warsaw in just one day.
Many seafarers still think they have to travel to Gdynia or Szczecin to obtain a Polish seafarer’s passport.This wastes more time, money, and effort on logistics. But there’s a more convenient solution—you can do everything in Warsaw. 📍 Why it’s convenient:Warsaw is a major transport hub, easily accessible from virtually any European country. Many seafarers […]
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Have you lost your Ukrainian seafarer’s passport and don’t know what to do?
This situation is unpleasant because it’s not just an inconvenience; it affects your voyage, contract, and departure dates. ❗️The main rule is to act quickly and choose the right solution for your situation. Let’s look at all the options 👇 📍 1. Ukrainian Certificate of Loss (standard)Duration: up to 2 months— issued in Ukraine— personal […]
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90% of Polish seafarers’ passport application rejections are due to trivial errors.
Seafarers arrive confident that they have everything ready, only to be rejected on the spot. Why does this happen?Because there are nuances that they are either unaware of or don’t pay attention to. We’ll look at the 3 most common mistakes 👇 1️⃣ No verification of the NBZhS certificate A very common situation: the certificate […]
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Applying for a Polish passport is now possible online!
Good news: you no longer need to go to the captain’s office in person and wait in line—you can now apply for a Polish passport remotely via ePUAP.gov.pl. ▶️ We have a video guide and are sharing it with everyone who wants one. For those who don’t have time to delve into the details, we […]
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