Residence cases of foreigners living in the Mazowieckie voivodeship are handled by Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki w Warszawie, ul. Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-624 Warszawa. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 394 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki w Warszawie
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Marszałkowska 3/5, 00-624 Warszawa
- Phone
- +48 22 695 67 73
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-mazowiecki/wydzial-spraw-cudzoziemcow
- Case status online
- inpol.mazowieckie.pl
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 153 days |
| 2024 | 200 days |
| 2025 | 271 days |
| 2026 | 394 days |
By law: 60 days (temporary residence), 6 months (183 days — permanent residence and EU long-term resident). More on deadlines.
Permanent residence — 239 days, EU long-term resident — 423 days (2026).
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 22 695 67 73 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00
In the voice menu, enter the case number and year without separators: WSC-V-KP.6151.858.2022 → 8582022. One case per call; the content of the decision is not disclosed.
Online
- kontaktwsc.mazowieckie.pl — Contact form.
- inpol.mazowieckie.pl — Online account.
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
- 21 1030 1508 0000 0005 5000 0070
Centrum Obsługi Podatnika Urzędu m.st. Warszawy, ul. Obozowa 57, 01-161 Warszawa - Residence card issuance fee
- 83 1010 1010 0137 1022 3100 0000
Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki, Biuro Finansów Urzędu, pl. Bankowy 3/5 (NBP O/O Warszawa)
Transfer title: wydanie/wymiana karty pobytu
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 Warszawie (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Jana Kazimierza 10, 01-248 Warszawa — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at MUW Warszawa?
The average temporary residence decision time at MUW Warszawa in 2026 was 394 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at MUW?
Online: https://inpol.mazowieckie.pl. Phone: +48 22 695 67 73 (Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00).
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Centrum Obsługi Podatnika Urzędu m.st. Warszawy, ul. Obozowa 57, 01-161 Warszawa, 21 1030 1508 0000 0005 5000 0070. Card fee: Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki, Biuro Finansów Urzędu, pl. Bankowy 3/5 (NBP O/O Warszawa), 83 1010 1010 0137 1022 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Warszawie (ul. Jana Kazimierza 10, 01-248 Warszawa); the complaint is filed via: Mazowiecki Urząd Wojewódzki w Warszawie.