ETA for £20 for everyone (including infants) – but not for settled status holders, who can still enter with their ID; the meat and dairy ban applies both ways (kabanosy and cheddar will be confiscated), customs limits and cash £10k/10k EUR, EU pet passports are valid only to GB, UK261 passenger rights (£220/£350), and hope for a negotiated SPS agreement.
Since 2020, Poland has applied the credit method for income from the UK, with implications for Polish residents regarding PIT-36/ZG and potential additional payments, while the UK side has introduced new regulations affecting residency and taxation.
UK and Polish periods still count together, State Pension (£241.30/week from April 2026) is indexed in Poland, and the S1 form provides retirees with NFZ treatment at the UK's expense; the key news is that from April 6, 2026, NI contributions from abroad have been tightened (Class 2 abolished, Class 3 requires 10 years) – you can still pay for back years up to 2025/26 under the old rules.
The old BRP is valid for setting up a UKVI account only until December 31, 2026, and the automation of EUSS in April 2026 extends and upgrades status, but also sends a 'minded to curtail' notice with 28 days for defense.
The NHS (National Health Service) provides free healthcare for UK residents (UK citizens, settled status, work visa, student visa after paying the IHS Immigration Health Surcharge ~£1,035/year).
A Polish driving licence is valid in the UK for up to 12 months for tourists, but UK residents must exchange it within 12 months of assuming residency, with specific rules applying post-Brexit.
Poles in the UK often overpay taxes due to various circumstances, and can recover these through HMRC's Self-Assessment or P85 forms.
Council Tax to brytyjski podatek lokalny od każdego household, finansujący usługi miejskie (śmieci, policja, szkoły, drogi). Płaci dorosły rezydent (16+) lub właściciel pustego domu. Wysokość zależy od 'band' nieruchomości (A-H, oparty na wartości z 1991 r.) + decyzji lokalnego council. Średnio £1 200-2 500 rocznie. Zniżki: single person discount 25% (jeśli mieszkasz sam), studencki 100%, niepełnosprawni, low-income (Council Tax Reduction). Płatność: typowo 10 miesięcznych rat (kwiecień-styczeń). Direct Debit najpopularniejszy. Nieopłacenie = court order, bailiffs, attachment of wages. NIE płacić = poważne konsekwencje, ale można negocjować płatność rozłożoną.
Renting in London requires: £2,000-4,000+ upfront (1 month rent + 5-week deposit + agent fees), proof of income (3x monthly rent), references from previous landlord + employer, UK bank account (sometimes), right to rent check.