PRACTICAL INFO

Where to seek medical help in emergency situations?

SOR– hospital emergency department – a unit of a hospital rendering health services for individuals in a state of emergency. Everyone admitted are offered help at SOR. However, you need to keep in mind that the order of the admissions of patients at SOR are done based on the severity of their medical state. That’s why you might wait longer than a patient who came to SOR with a more severe health issue.  The waiting period for admission can take even few hours if your condition is less serious compared to other patients.

NiŚOZ– Nocna i Świąteczna Opieka Zdrowotna– a care provided outside the working hours of your local medical center (during night hours or weekends) in case of a sudden illness or deterioration of health. Every insured person is eligible for admission at NiŚOZ- no need to have any referrals from your doctor or proof of your domicile.

Remember! In the event of a life-threatening medical emergency always refer to SORs in the first place or dial emergency number 112 or 999 to call an ambulance

Public healthcare in Poland is financed by the National Heath Fund (Narodowy Fundusz Zdrowia- NFZ).

PESEL is the national identification number in Poland. It is given to every Polish citizen at birth, and may also be obtained by a foreigner who plans to stay in Poland longer than a few months. This number is very useful for managing certain formalities such as opening a bank account, registering for a doctor or submitting annual tax declaration.

PESEL is automatically issued when you register your temporary residence at the municipal/district office. It’s also possible to obtain a PESEL number, even if you cannot register your address.

If you need a PESEL number, visit the Office of Wielkopolska Province in Poznań, Department for Foreigners and submit required docs. Book a visit 

The procedure of applying for PESEL is free-of-charge, however, the cost of issuing a paper confirmation certificate is PLN 17.

Public transport in Poznań is served by trams and buses on day and night lines. Daytime lines are available from approximately 4:30 a.m. to approximately 11 p.m. At night, communication is provided by night bus lines and night tram line number 201.

Moving around the city Timetables are available at the website of the City Transport Company at https://www.mpk.poznan.pl/en/timetable/  You can buy electronic tickets using following apps in your mobile phone:  jakdojadę, MoBilet, mPay, SkyCash  or using a terminal for your debit card in the vehicle. Terminals are available in all trams and buses.

Notice that single 24 hours ticket validated between FRIDAY 8 PM and SATURDAY 12.59 PM transfers into weekend ticket so it is good until Midnight on Sunday.

You may also consider obtaining the PEKA card (find out more from ztm.poznan.pl). With the PEKA card, you use the so-called tPortmonetka application on your card, having previously topped it up at ZTM Customer Service Points, Ticket Sale Points, stationary ticket machines or online. The fee you pay depends on the number of stops you travel. A season ticket is also available - the shortest period available is two weeks.

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