Residence cases of foreigners living in the Świętokrzyskie voivodeship are handled by Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach, al. IX Wieków Kielc 3, 25-516 Kielce. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 325 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Obywatelskich i Cudzoziemców
- Address
- al. IX Wieków Kielc 3, 25-516 Kielce
- Phone
- +48 41 342 18 00
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-swietokrzyski/oddzial-ds-cudzoziemcow
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 172 days |
| 2024 | 223 days |
| 2025 | 276 days |
| 2026 | 325 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.
There is no separate status hotline — check online or write.
- +48 41 342 18 00 — Office switchboard · Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30
You can ask what stage your case is at. - +48 41 342 16 68 — Foreigners' department · Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00
- bok09@kielce.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
- 38 1050 0099 6450 9000 0000 0000
Urząd Miasta Kielce (ING Bank Śląski S.A.)
Transfer title: opłata za ….. - imię i nazwisko cudzoziemca - Residence card issuance fee
- 67 1010 1238 0853 4222 3100 0000
Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach (NBP O/O Kielce)
Transfer title: opłata za ….. - imię i nazwisko cudzoziemca
- 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 Kielcach (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Prosta 10, 25-366 Kielce — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at ŚUW Kielce?
The average temporary residence decision time at ŚUW Kielce in 2026 was 325 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at ŚUW Kielce?
Phone: +48 41 342 18 00 (Mon–Fri 7:30–15:30). E-mail: bok09@kielce.uw.gov.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Kielce (ING Bank Śląski S.A.), 38 1050 0099 6450 9000 0000 0000. Card fee: Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach (NBP O/O Kielce), 67 1010 1238 0853 4222 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Kielcach (ul. Prosta 10, 25-366 Kielce); the complaint is filed via: Świętokrzyski Urząd Wojewódzki w Kielcach.