Residence cases of foreigners living in the Warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship are handled by Warmińsko-Mazurski Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie, al. Marsz. J. Piłsudskiego 7/9, 10-575 Olsztyn. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 273 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Warmińsko-Mazurski Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- al. Marsz. J. Piłsudskiego 7/9, 10-575 Olsztyn
- Phone
- +48 89 523 26 12
- Page for foreigners
- www.gov.pl/web/uw-warminsko-mazurski/kontakt5
- Book a visit
- www.uw.olsztyn.pl/rezerwacje_cudzoziemcy
- Case number at the office
- Numer sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 134 days |
| 2024 | 176 days |
| 2025 | 211 days |
| 2026 | 273 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 89 523 26 12 — Hotline for foreigners · Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00
The line is overloaded — the office asks you to write by e-mail. - +48 87 610 99 27 ext. 22 — Branch office · Ełk · Mon–Fri 7:00–15:00
- cudzoziemcy@uw.olsztyn.pl — Write about your case — The line is overloaded — the office asks you to write by e-mail.
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
- 09 1030 1508 0000 0008 2310 0003
Urząd Miasta Olsztyna, Wydział Podatków i Opłat, Plac Jana Pawła II 1, 10-101 Olsztyn
Transfer title: opłata za zezwolenie na pobyt czasowy/stały/rezydenta dla (imię i nazwisko cudzoziemca) - Residence card issuance fee
- 31 1010 1397 0032 9022 3100 0000
Warmińsko-Mazurski Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie (opłaty za wydanie dokumentów)
Transfer title: opłata za wydanie ............ dla (imię i nazwisko cudzoziemca)
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 Olsztynie (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Emilii Plater 1, 10-562 Olsztyn — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at WMUW Olsztyn?
The average temporary residence decision time at WMUW Olsztyn in 2026 was 273 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at WMUW?
Phone: +48 89 523 26 12 (Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00). E-mail: cudzoziemcy@uw.olsztyn.pl.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Olsztyna, Wydział Podatków i Opłat, Plac Jana Pawła II 1, 10-101 Olsztyn, 09 1030 1508 0000 0008 2310 0003. Card fee: Warmińsko-Mazurski Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie (opłaty za wydanie dokumentów), 31 1010 1397 0032 9022 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Olsztynie (ul. Emilii Plater 1, 10-562 Olsztyn); the complaint is filed via: Warmińsko-Mazurski Urząd Wojewódzki w Olsztynie.