Residence cases of foreigners living in the Lubelskie voivodeship are handled by Lubelski Urząd Wojewódzki w Lublinie, ul. Spokojna 4, 20-914 Lublin. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 386 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Lubelski Urząd Wojewódzki w Lublinie
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Spokojna 4, 20-914 Lublin
- Phone
- +48 81 742 41 65
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-lubelski/obywatele-panstw-trzecich
- Case status online
- cudzoziemcy.lublin.uw.gov.pl/pl/STATUS-SPRAWY
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 211 days |
| 2024 | 243 days |
| 2025 | 233 days |
| 2026 | 386 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.
There is no separate status hotline — check online or write.
- +48 81 742 41 65 — Is the card ready for pick-up · Mon 8:00–17:00, Tue–Fri 8:00–14:30
- +48 83 344 92 62 — Is the card ready for pick-up · Biała Podlaska · temporary residence · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
- +48 83 344 92 57 — Is the card ready for pick-up · Biała Podlaska · permanent residence · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
- +48 82 562 76 44 — Is the card ready for pick-up · Chełm · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
- +48 84 677 65 44 — Is the card ready for pick-up · Zamość · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
- wsoc@lublin.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case
Online
- cudzoziemcy.lublin.uw.gov.pl/pl/STATUS-SPRAWY — Enter the case year, case number and filing date.
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
- 95 1240 2092 9329 9200 0620 0000
Urząd Miasta Lublin, Wydział Podatków
Transfer title: opłata za …… + imię i nazwisko wnioskodawcy - Residence card issuance fee
- 67 1010 1339 0055 0022 3100 0000
Lubelski Urząd Wojewódzki w Lublinie, Biuro Organizacji Kadr i Budżetu Urzędu
Transfer title: opłata za …… + imię i nazwisko wnioskodawcy
- Power of attorney filed at a branch office — city office account: w Białej Podlaskiej — Urząd Miasta Biała Podlaska: 80 1020 4476 0000 8102 0376 2895; w Chełmie — Urząd Miasta Chełm: 93 1240 2223 1111 0000 3576 9596; w Zamościu — Urząd Miasta Zamość: 56 1020 5356 0000 1602 0007 6877
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 Lublinie (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 40, 20-029 Lublin — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at LUW Lublin?
The average temporary residence decision time at LUW Lublin in 2026 was 386 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at LUW?
Online: https://cudzoziemcy.lublin.uw.gov.pl/pl/STATUS-SPRAWY. Phone: +48 81 742 41 65 (Mon 8:00–17:00, Tue–Fri 8:00–14:30). E-mail: wsoc@lublin.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Lublin, Wydział Podatków, 95 1240 2092 9329 9200 0620 0000. Card fee: Lubelski Urząd Wojewódzki w Lublinie, Biuro Organizacji Kadr i Budżetu Urzędu, 67 1010 1339 0055 0022 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Lublinie (ul. M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 40, 20-029 Lublin); the complaint is filed via: Lubelski Urząd Wojewódzki w Lublinie.