Unfortunately i do not speak or read Polish which has been a setback during the whole process but finally it has been done. I would like to get an EU ID card from Poland but i do not know how to go about doing that, what documents do i need? I have never lived in Poland nor have i ever been but i do have family there. I do not have a Polish passport and i am trying to ovoid applying for one. It will be a great hassle for me since i would first have to register my American birth certificate and my marriage certificate and God knows what else.

I simply want to get a ID card. Please give me any advice or info you have?

Thanks Jen

Thank you both! Your informations are very precious to me. Good thing they have Bank machines and that a lot of places accept credit cards.
Also thank you for the information about the written bills. However, at this point we might just travel with some euro and credit card.
I am so glad I have found you, especially because I can comunicate with you all, in English.
I am also so happy to visit Poland. Last time it was in 1978. And before that it was 1968. Gosh, it must be so different now.

lycia from Italy.

Lycia,
Michael is right. I normally just take my bank card and get Polish cash from ATMs. If you decide to take US dollars with you, make sure your bills don’t have any writings or markings on them. Many (if not all) kantors (exchange places) won’t accept them.

Hi Marek!
Thank you for your kind words. AFAIK, one of your parents must be Polish in order for you to claim Polish citizenship. In some cases grandparents are enough, but it’s best to consult with a lawyer who knows about these things. You can go through the process all by yourself without any legal help, but it takes a lot of time and even more patience. I’ve been thinking to blog about this, so if you’re interested I’ll try to do it this month.