Residence cases of foreigners living in the Podkarpackie voivodeship are handled by Podkarpacki Urząd Wojewódzki w Rzeszowie, ul. Grunwaldzka 15, 35-959 Rzeszów. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 302 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Podkarpacki Urząd Wojewódzki w Rzeszowie
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Grunwaldzka 15, 35-959 Rzeszów
- Phone
- +48 17 867 12 65
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-podkarpacki/wydzial-spraw-obywatelskich-i-cudzoziemcow
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 135 days |
| 2024 | 189 days |
| 2025 | 246 days |
| 2026 | 302 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.
Branch offices (delegatury) do not handle foreigners' cases.
- +48 17 867 12 65 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30, Tue 8:00–16:00
- +48 17 867 10 47 — Foreigners' department · Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00
- cudzoziemcy@rzeszow.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
- 90 1240 6960 3851 0062 0000 0423
Urząd Miasta Rzeszowa, ul. Rynek 1, Rzeszów - Residence card issuance fee
- 74 1010 1528 0012 1222 3100 0000
Podkarpacki Urząd Wojewódzki w Rzeszowie, ul. Grunwaldzka 15
- The work permit fee is paid to the voivodeship office's account.
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 Rzeszowie (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Kraszewskiego 4a, 35-016 Rzeszów — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at PUW Rzeszów?
The average temporary residence decision time at PUW Rzeszów in 2026 was 302 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at PUW Rzeszów?
Phone: +48 17 867 12 65 (Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30, Tue 8:00–16:00). E-mail: cudzoziemcy@rzeszow.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Rzeszowa, ul. Rynek 1, Rzeszów, 90 1240 6960 3851 0062 0000 0423. Card fee: Podkarpacki Urząd Wojewódzki w Rzeszowie, ul. Grunwaldzka 15, 74 1010 1528 0012 1222 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Rzeszowie (ul. Kraszewskiego 4a, 35-016 Rzeszów); the complaint is filed via: Podkarpacki Urząd Wojewódzki w Rzeszowie.