Residence cases of foreigners living in the Opolskie voivodeship are handled by Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Opolu, ul. Piastowska 14, 45-081 Opole. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 510 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Opolu
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Piastowska 14, 45-081 Opole
- Phone
- +48 77 452 45 43
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-opolski/wydzial-spraw-obywatelskich-i-cudzoziemcow
- Case status online
- stansprawy.e-wojewoda.pl
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 425 days |
| 2024 | 578 days |
| 2025 | 604 days |
| 2026 | 510 days |
By law: 60 days (temporary residence), 6 months (183 days — permanent residence and EU long-term resident). More on deadlines.
Permanent residence — 610 days, EU long-term resident — 785 days (voivode's data for 1 Jan – 31 Aug 2026, not verified).
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.
- 800 033 010 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
Free call. - +48 77 452 45 43 — Hotline for foreigners
- +48 77 452 44 90 — Hotline for foreigners
- +48 77 452 46 91 — Is the card ready for pick-up
- +48 77 452 43 05 — Is the card ready for pick-up
Online
- stansprawy.e-wojewoda.pl — Enter your date of birth and the phone number from the application.
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
- 03 1160 2202 0000 0002 1515 3249
Urząd Miasta Opola (Bank Millennium S.A.) - Residence card issuance fee
- 22 1010 1401 0006 9322 3100 0000
Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki, ul. Piastowska 14, 45-081 Opole (NBP O/O Opole)
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 Opolu (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Kośnego 70, 45-372 Opole — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at OUW Opole?
The average temporary residence decision time at OUW Opole in 2026 was 510 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at OUW?
Online: https://stansprawy.e-wojewoda.pl. Phone: 800 033 010 (Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30).
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Opola (Bank Millennium S.A.), 03 1160 2202 0000 0002 1515 3249. Card fee: Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki, ul. Piastowska 14, 45-081 Opole (NBP O/O Opole), 22 1010 1401 0006 9322 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Opolu (ul. Kośnego 70, 45-372 Opole); the complaint is filed via: Opolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Opolu.