Residence cases of foreigners living in the Kujawsko-pomorskie voivodeship are handled by Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy, ul. Jagiellońska 3, 85-950 Bydgoszcz. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 541 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Jagiellońska 3, 85-950 Bydgoszcz
- Phone
- +48 52 349 74 61
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-kujawsko-pomorski/informacje-o-wydziale-wsoc
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 464 days |
| 2024 | 517 days |
| 2025 | 545 days |
| 2026 | 541 days |
By law: 60 days (temporary residence), 6 months (183 days — permanent residence and EU long-term resident). More on deadlines.
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 52 349 74 61 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00
Including information about your own case.
Ukrainian and Russian spoken.
- cudzoziemiec@bydgoszcz.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case
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
- 52 1240 6960 3892 1000 0000 0000
Urząd Miasta Bydgoszczy, Wydział Podatków i Opłat Lokalnych - Residence card issuance fee
- 56 1010 1078 0000 4222 3100 0000
Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy, Biuro Finansowo-Inwestycyjne
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 w Bydgoszczy (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Jana Kazimierza 5, 85-035 Bydgoszcz — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at KPUW Bydgoszcz?
The average temporary residence decision time at KPUW Bydgoszcz in 2026 was 541 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at KPUW?
Phone: +48 52 349 74 61 (Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00). E-mail: cudzoziemiec@bydgoszcz.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Bydgoszczy, Wydział Podatków i Opłat Lokalnych, 52 1240 6960 3892 1000 0000 0000. Card fee: Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy, Biuro Finansowo-Inwestycyjne, 56 1010 1078 0000 4222 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Bydgoszczy (ul. Jana Kazimierza 5, 85-035 Bydgoszcz); the complaint is filed via: Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy.