Residence cases of foreigners living in the Łódzkie voivodeship are handled by Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w Łodzi, ul. Piotrkowska 103, 90-425 Łódź. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 386 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w Łodzi
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Piotrkowska 103, 90-425 Łódź
- Phone
- +48 42 664 17 97
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-lodzki/praca-i-pobyt
- Book a visit
- bezkolejki.eu/lodzkiuw
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 336 days |
| 2024 | 284 days |
| 2025 | 336 days |
| 2026 | 386 days |
By law: 60 days (temporary residence), 6 months (183 days — permanent residence and EU long-term resident). More on deadlines.
Permanent residence — 317 days, EU long-term resident — 223 days (NIK (Supreme Audit Office), H1 2025).
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 42 664 17 97 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00
For case status the office asks you to write by e-mail: name, surname, date of birth and passport or case number. - +48 42 664 16 59 — Branch office · Sieradz · Wed 8:30–10:00
Wednesdays only.
- callcenter@lodz.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case — For case status the office asks you to write by e-mail: name, surname, date of birth and passport or case number.
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
- 50 1240 1037 1111 0011 0925 0073
Urząd Miasta Łodzi (Bank Pekao S.A.) - Residence card issuance fee
- 88 1010 1371 0097 0022 3100 0000
Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w Łodzi (NBP O/O Łódź)
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 Łodzi (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Piotrkowska 135, 90-434 Łódź — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at ŁUW Łódź?
The average temporary residence decision time at ŁUW Łódź in 2026 was 386 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at ŁUW?
Phone: +48 42 664 17 97 (Mon–Fri 8:00–16:00). E-mail: callcenter@lodz.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Łodzi (Bank Pekao S.A.), 50 1240 1037 1111 0011 0925 0073. Card fee: Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w Łodzi (NBP O/O Łódź), 88 1010 1371 0097 0022 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Łodzi (ul. Piotrkowska 135, 90-434 Łódź); the complaint is filed via: Łódzki Urząd Wojewódzki w Łodzi.