Your move to Poland: relocation services built around you
Moving to Poland means arriving in one of Central Europe's most dynamic and welcoming countries; a place where medieval old towns sit beside fast-growing tech hubs, and where cities like Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Gdańsk and Poznań each offer a distinct rhythm of life. Poland is a large country with real regional variety: the Baltic coast in the north, the mountains and lakes of the south, the industrial and academic strength of Silesia, and the international business energy of the capital. Understanding these differences early makes a difference to where you live, how you commute and how quickly you feel at home. That is why careful planning matters. A relocation is far more than a truck and a date on a calendar.
Over the decades, Gosselin's specialists have coordinated moves to Poland for expat families, corporate assignees, returning nationals, diplomats and military personnel. Each of these moves carries its own paperwork, timing and emotional weight, and our role is to remove the friction so you can focus on the exciting part: your new chapter.
As a FIDI-FAIM and IAM accredited international mover, we bring global quality standards together with local knowledge on the ground in Poland
Before the move: a few things to keep in mind
Your right to live and work in Poland depends heavily on your nationality. Citizens of EU and EEA countries generally enjoy freedom of movement and register their stay locally, while non-EU nationals will typically need the correct visa or residence permit arranged before or shortly after arrival.
Requirements change regularly, and the details differ by purpose of stay; work, study, family reunification or retirement each follow a different track. Always confirm the current rules with the official Polish government migration portal (gov.pl) or the nearest Polish consulate before you travel.
Gosselin's relocation specialists cannot issue immigration advice, but we time your household goods shipment around your permit and arrival schedule so nothing arrives before you are ready to receive it.
Poland offers a broad housing market, from modern apartments in Warsaw and Wrocław to family homes in quieter suburbs and towns. Rental demand is strong in the major cities, so it helps to begin your search early and, where possible, view before committing.
Opening a Polish bank account, obtaining a PESEL number (the national identification number many services require) and setting up utilities are practical early steps. Many landlords and employers will ask for these, so building them into your first weeks avoids delays.
We coordinate your delivery date around your lease start so your belongings arrive when your new home is genuinely ready.
Poland has a public healthcare system funded through the national health fund (NFZ), alongside a well-developed private sector that many expats use for faster appointments and English-speaking practitioners. Access to public care is generally linked to your employment status and social contributions.
If you are moving from within the EU, arrange your entitlement documentation before you travel; if you are arriving from further afield, private health insurance is worth putting in place from day one.
For current, authoritative guidance, consult the official NFZ and gov.pl resources rather than informal sources, as coverage rules can change.
Families moving to Poland can choose between the Polish state system, private Polish schools and a growing number of international schools offering the IB, British or American curricula, concentrated mainly in Warsaw, Kraków and other large cities.
International school places can be limited and popular schools fill early, so it is wise to research and apply well ahead of your move date. Consider proximity to your intended neighbourhood, as commuting across a large city can shape daily family life.
Our move coordinators frequently sequence family relocations around the school calendar so children start the term settled, with their belongings already in place.
Poland has one of the most robust economies in the region, with strong demand in IT, shared services, engineering, finance and logistics. Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław and the Tri-City area are major employment centres, and many international companies operate large offices here.
Employment contracts, tax registration and social security enrolment are part of settling in; your employer's HR team or a local advisor can guide the specifics. English is widely used in international workplaces, though learning some Polish will greatly enrich daily life.
Where a move is employer-sponsored, Gosselin works directly with corporate mobility and RMC programmes to keep the relocation on schedule.
Moving to Poland with Gosselin
Transport options for your move to Poland
The right transport formula for your move to Poland depends on where you are coming from, how much you are shipping and how quickly you need it. For relocations within Europe, road transport is usually the backbone of the move. A dedicated van gives you a direct, private shipment, while shared or part-load transport (often called Groupage) lets smaller volumes travel cost-effectively alongside other consignments.
For moves from further afield, sea freight or air cargo may come into play, with a full container suited to whole-home moves and shared-container options ideal for smaller shipments; air cargo remains the fastest route for a small selection of essentials. Each mode balances cost against speed differently, and there is rarely a single 'right' answer.
Your dedicated Gosselin move coordinator builds the itinerary around your volume, timing and budget, explaining the trade-offs clearly so you can decide with confidence.
Professional packing
Professional packing is what protects your belongings across every kilometre of the journey to Poland. When your shipment travels by road, it will be handled, loaded and secured multiple times, and vibration over long distances is the quiet enemy of anything fragile, which is exactly why expert packing and load securing matter so much.
According to Gosselin's moving specialists, the vast majority of transit damage traces back to under-protected corners and poorly filled cartons; the two things a professional crew is specifically trained to prevent. We also use eco-friendly, reusable materials wherever possible, reducing waste without compromising protection. Every item is inventoried as it is packed, giving you a clear record for delivery and, should you need it, for your insurance cover.
Gosselin's packing teams are trained to a documented, quality-assured standard and handle the full spectrum of household contents:
WHY GOSSELIN?
Top-tier international moving services
Gosselin holds the FIDI-FAIM accreditation; the international moving industry's gold standard, held by fewer than 10% of movers worldwide. We are also IAM members and certified to ISO 9001 for quality management.
On the ground in Poland, we work with an established network of vetted local partners, so the same quality standards that begin at origin continue right through to delivery and unpacking. What marks out a genuinely reliable international mover?
G.U.E.S.T.
Plan Your Move to Poland Today
You can start planning your move to Poland from your sofa. With Gosselin's G.U.E.S.T. remote survey technology, there is no need to schedule an in-home visit and wait around. You book a digital survey at a time that suits you and simply walk through your home with your smartphone, recording your household goods on video with a specialist guiding you.
From that virtual walkthrough, our team assesses your volume accurately and prepares a fast, personalised quote tailored to your route, timing and service level. It is convenient, contactless and remarkably precise, and it means the figure we give you reflects your actual home rather than a rough guess.
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Customs clearance
Our team guides you step-by-step through all the requirements
Moving Insurance
By taking out an All-Risk insurance, you are protected from the risks of loss or damage of your goods
Professional packing
We provide full service packing and moving services for local, long-distance, and international relocations
Handyman services
Handyman support can be arranged before packing, on moving day or after delivery in your new home
Overseas or long distance shipping
There are multiple ways to transport your goods internationally: sea, air, truck, or even rail
International car shipping
Cars can be shipped overseas in a container or by roll on / roll off shipping
Art transport services
Gosselin provides high-quality art transportation for museums, galleries, institutions, collectors, and traveling exhibitions
Custom crates
These crates provide optimal security for fine art, antiques, oversized furniture, motorcycles and other valuable or fragile items
Guided Survey
A guided survey led by relocation professionals to understand your household, destination and timing so your move is planned correctly from day one.
Storage services
A safe, flexible solution for your belongings when your moving timeline doesn’t go exactly as planned
With Gosselin, your move includes:
- Eco-friendly packing materials
- Secure storage service
- Flexible scheduling
- Transport insurance coverage
Client experience: relocating to Poland with Gosselin
We were very satisfied with the overall delivery experience. The information provided was clear, timely, and easy to follow, and our requested delivery date was accommodated without any issues.
Although the courier was slightly delayed, he communicated this promptly with the contact at origin, which helped minimize any inconvenience. The instructions were followed carefully, and the delivery team arrived safely at the destination without any problems.
Overall, the process was smooth, well coordinated, and handled professionally.
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