Residence cases of foreigners living in the Lubuskie voivodeship are handled by Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim, ul. Jagiellończyka 8, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 555 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Jagiellończyka 8, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski
- Phone
- +48 95 785 18 53
- e-Doręczenia address
- AE:PL-30106-22214-VGVRV-24
- Page for foreigners
- bip.lubuskie.uw.gov.pl/sprawy_obywatelskie/oddzial-cudzoziemcow
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 398 days |
| 2024 | 407 days |
| 2025 | 494 days |
| 2026 | 555 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 95 785 18 53 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon 10:00–16:00, Tue–Fri 9:00–15:00
- +48 95 785 18 52 — Automated line · 24/7
- +48 881 958 210 — CUKR card hotline
- obywatelskie.cudzoziemcy@lubuskie.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
- 44 1020 5402 0000 0302 0325 6575
Urząd Miasta w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim, ul. Sikorskiego 3-4, 66-400 Gorzów Wlkp.
Transfer title: imię i nazwisko osoby, której dotyczy sprawa/wniosek - Residence card issuance fee
- 72 1010 1704 0023 5222 3100 0000
Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki, ul. Jagiellończyka 8, 66-400 Gorzów Wlkp.
Transfer title: imię i nazwisko osoby, której dotyczy sprawa/wniosek
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 Gorzowie Wielkopolskim (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Dąbrowskiego 13, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at LUW Gorzów?
The average temporary residence decision time at LUW Gorzów in 2026 was 555 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at LUW Gorzów?
Phone: +48 95 785 18 53 (Mon 10:00–16:00, Tue–Fri 9:00–15:00). E-mail: obywatelskie.cudzoziemcy@lubuskie.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim, ul. Sikorskiego 3-4, 66-400 Gorzów Wlkp., 44 1020 5402 0000 0302 0325 6575. Card fee: Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki, ul. Jagiellończyka 8, 66-400 Gorzów Wlkp., 72 1010 1704 0023 5222 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim (ul. Dąbrowskiego 13, 66-400 Gorzów Wielkopolski); the complaint is filed via: Lubuski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gorzowie Wielkopolskim.