Residence cases of foreigners living in the Podlaskie voivodeship are handled by Podlaski Urząd Wojewódzki w Białymstoku, ul. Mickiewicza 3, 15-213 Białystok. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 447 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Podlaski Urząd Wojewódzki w Białymstoku
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Mickiewicza 3, 15-213 Białystok
- Phone
- +48 85 743 96 00
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-podlaski/Kontakt
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 184 days |
| 2024 | 203 days |
| 2025 | 290 days |
| 2026 | 447 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 in Łomża and Suwałki handle passports only.
- +48 85 743 96 00 — Hotline for foreigners
- cudzoziemcy@bialystok.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
- 26 1240 5211 1111 0010 3553 3132
Urząd Miejski w Białymstoku — Departament Finansów Miasta (Bank Pekao SA)
Transfer title: Opłata za wydanie zezwolenia na pobyt czasowy / stały + imię i nazwisko wnioskodawcy - Residence card issuance fee
- 94 1010 1049 0000 3922 3100 0000
Wydział Finansów i Budżetu Podlaskiego Urzędu Wojewódzkiego w Białymstoku (O/O NBP Białystok)
Transfer title: Opłata za wydanie/wymianę karty pobytu + imię i nazwisko wnioskodawcy
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 Białymstoku (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 84, 15-950 Białystok — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at PUW Białystok?
The average temporary residence decision time at PUW Białystok in 2026 was 447 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at PUW Białystok?
Phone: +48 85 743 96 00. E-mail: cudzoziemcy@bialystok.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miejski w Białymstoku — Departament Finansów Miasta (Bank Pekao SA), 26 1240 5211 1111 0010 3553 3132. Card fee: Wydział Finansów i Budżetu Podlaskiego Urzędu Wojewódzkiego w Białymstoku (O/O NBP Białystok), 94 1010 1049 0000 3922 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Białymstoku (ul. Henryka Sienkiewicza 84, 15-950 Białystok); the complaint is filed via: Podlaski Urząd Wojewódzki w Białymstoku.