Residence cases of foreigners living in the Dolnośląskie voivodeship are handled by Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu, pl. Powstańców Warszawy 1, 50-153 Wrocław. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 303 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- pl. Powstańców Warszawy 1, 50-153 Wrocław
- Phone
- +48 71 701 11 00
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/dolnoslaski-uw/cudzoziemcy-info
- Book a visit
- kartypobytu.duw.pl
- Case status online
- pio-przybysz.duw.pl
- Case number at the office
- Numer SOC + Numer PIO
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 401 days |
| 2024 | 472 days |
| 2025 | 273 days |
| 2026 | 303 days |
By law: 60 days (temporary residence), 6 months (183 days — permanent residence and EU long-term resident). More on deadlines.
Approximate wait for the fingerprint appointment: about 6 months (PL360• estimate).
Case status
Have ready: your case number (znak sprawy), the MOS application number, your name as in your passport, date of birth and passport number. Many offices answer faster by e-mail.
- +48 71 701 11 00 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00, Wed 8:00–18:00
Fees
Stamp duty: 340 zł (temporary residence), 440 zł (temporary residence and work), 640 zł (permanent residence, EU long-term resident); residence card: 100 zł. All amounts.
- Stamp duty for the permit
- 82 1020 5226 0000 6102 0417 7895
Gmina Wrocław, pl. Nowy Targ 1-8, Wrocław (PKO Bank Polski S.A.) - Residence card issuance fee
- 41 1010 1674 0005 9222 3100 0000
Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu (NBP O/O Wrocław)
Check the account number on the office website before transferring.
Appeal, ponaglenie, court complaint
- You file an appeal against this voivode's decision and a ponaglenie at this office (address above) — both are addressed to the Head of the Office for Foreigners.
- A complaint about inaction or delay is heard by WSA we Wrocławiu (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Świętego Mikołaja 78-79, 50-126 Wrocław — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at DUW Wrocław?
The average temporary residence decision time at DUW Wrocław in 2026 was 303 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at DUW?
Online: https://pio-przybysz.duw.pl. Phone: +48 71 701 11 00 (Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00, Wed 8:00–18:00).
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Gmina Wrocław, pl. Nowy Targ 1-8, Wrocław (PKO Bank Polski S.A.), 82 1020 5226 0000 6102 0417 7895. Card fee: Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu (NBP O/O Wrocław), 41 1010 1674 0005 9222 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA we Wrocławiu (ul. Świętego Mikołaja 78-79, 50-126 Wrocław); the complaint is filed via: Dolnośląski Urząd Wojewódzki we Wrocławiu.