Residence cases of foreigners living in the Śląskie voivodeship are handled by Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki w Katowicach, ul. Jagiellońska 25, 40-032 Katowice. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 658 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki w Katowicach
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- ul. Jagiellońska 25, 40-032 Katowice
- Phone
- +48 780 100 935
- Page for foreigners
- www.katowice.uw.gov.pl/wydzial/wydzial-spraw-cudzoziemcow
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 427 days |
| 2024 | 481 days |
| 2025 | 637 days |
| 2026 | 658 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.
- +48 780 100 935 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
One number for all local offices.
Also to check whether your card is ready before booking a pick-up.
- cudzoziemcy@katowice.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case · Katowice — For case status the office asks you to write by e-mail: name, surname, date of birth and passport or case number.
- cudzoziemcy.bielsko@katowice.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case · Bielsko-Biała
- cudzoziemcy.czestochowa@katowice.uw.gov.pl — Write about your case · Częstochowa
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
- 52 1020 2313 2672 0211 1111 1111
Urząd Miasta Katowice, ul. Młyńska 4, 40-098 Katowice (PKO BP) - Residence card issuance fee
- 67 1010 1212 0053 4022 3100 0000
Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki (NBP O/O Katowice)
- 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 Gliwicach (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Prymasa Stefana Wyszyńskiego 2, 44-100 Gliwice — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at ŚUW Katowice?
The average temporary residence decision time at ŚUW Katowice in 2026 was 658 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at ŚUW?
Phone: +48 780 100 935 (Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30). E-mail: cudzoziemcy@katowice.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Katowice, ul. Młyńska 4, 40-098 Katowice (PKO BP), 52 1020 2313 2672 0211 1111 1111. Card fee: Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki (NBP O/O Katowice), 67 1010 1212 0053 4022 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Gliwicach (ul. Prymasa Stefana Wyszyńskiego 2, 44-100 Gliwice); the complaint is filed via: Śląski Urząd Wojewódzki w Katowicach.