Residence cases of foreigners living in the Pomorskie voivodeship are handled by Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gdańsku, ul. Okopowa 21/27, 80-810 Gdańsk. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 598 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gdańsku
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Okopowa 21/27, 80-810 Gdańsk
- Phone
- +48 58 307 74 66
- e-Doręczenia address
- AE:PL-69276-68927-JEAHF-27
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-pomorski/informacje-ogolne19
- Book a visit
- kolejka.gdansk.uw.gov.pl
- Case status online
- klient.gdansk.uw.gov.pl
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 314 days |
| 2024 | 383 days |
| 2025 | 544 days |
| 2026 | 598 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 58 307 74 66 — Foreigners' department · Mon–Fri 8:00–15:30
One number for all local offices.
If more than 10 callers are waiting, the call is dropped — try again later.
- cudzoziemcy.pobyt@gdansk.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case
Online
- klient.gdansk.uw.gov.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
- 31 1240 1268 1111 0010 3877 3935
Urząd Miejski w Gdańsku
Transfer title: opłata za zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy/stały/rezydenta długoterminowego UE oraz imię i nazwisko wnioskodawcy - Residence card issuance fee
- 07 1010 1140 0169 1322 3100 0000
Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gdańsku
Transfer title: opłata za wydanie karty pobytu oraz 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 Gdańsku (the voivodeship administrative court), al. Zwycięstwa 16/17, 80-219 Gdańsk — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at PUW Gdańsk?
The average temporary residence decision time at PUW Gdańsk in 2026 was 598 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at PUW Gdańsk?
Online: https://klient.gdansk.uw.gov.pl. Phone: +48 58 307 74 66 (Mon–Fri 8:00–15:30). E-mail: cudzoziemcy.pobyt@gdansk.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miejski w Gdańsku, 31 1240 1268 1111 0010 3877 3935. Card fee: Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gdańsku, 07 1010 1140 0169 1322 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Gdańsku (al. Zwycięstwa 16/17, 80-219 Gdańsk); the complaint is filed via: Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Gdańsku.