Residence cases of foreigners living in the Wielkopolskie voivodeship are handled by Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu, pl. Wolności 17, 61-739 Poznań. Average decision time for temporary residence in 2026: 339 days (60 days by law).
Address and contact
- Office
- Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu
- Department
- Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców
- Address
- pl. Wolności 17, 61-739 Poznań
- Phone
- +48 61 850 87 77
- Page for foreigners
- www.poznan.uw.gov.pl/struktura-urzedu/wydzial-spraw-cudzoziemcow
- Case status online
- www.poznan.uw.gov.pl/cudzoziemcy-stan
- Case number at the office
- Sygnatura EZD + Nr sprawy
Waiting time
| Year | Temporary residence — average |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 329 days |
| 2024 | 302 days |
| 2025 | 344 days |
| 2026 | 339 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 61 850 87 77 — Foreigners' department
Number from the office's contact page; opening hours not confirmed.
Online
- www.poznan.uw.gov.pl/cudzoziemcy-stan — Enter the case number and the verification code.
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
- 94 1020 4027 0000 1602 1262 0763
Urząd Miasta Poznania, Wydział Finansowy, Oddział Dochodów Budżetowych, ul. Libelta 16/20, 61-706 Poznań - Residence card issuance fee
- 70 1010 1469 0000 3922 3100 0000
Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki, al. Niepodległości 16/18, Poznań
(one official source)
- Power of attorney filed at a branch office — city office account: w Kaliszu — Urząd Miasta w Kaliszu: 55 1090 1128 0000 0001 5108 9163; w Koninie — Urząd Miasta w Koninie: 67 1560 0013 2015 2804 6127 0034; w Lesznie — Urząd Miasta Leszna: 26 1020 3088 0000 8302 0005 7513; w Pile — Urząd Miasta Piły: 09 1020 4027 0000 1202 1119 3291
- 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 Poznaniu (the voivodeship administrative court), ul. Franciszka Ratajczaka 10/12, 61-815 Poznań — you file it via this office.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a residence card take at WUW Poznań?
The average temporary residence decision time at WUW Poznań in 2026 was 339 days (MSWiA data up to 6 July 2026); by law — 60 days.
How do I check my case status at WUW?
Online: https://www.poznan.uw.gov.pl/cudzoziemcy-stan. Phone: +48 61 850 87 77.
Where do I pay for the residence card?
Stamp duty for the permit: Urząd Miasta Poznania, Wydział Finansowy, Oddział Dochodów Budżetowych, ul. Libelta 16/20, 61-706 Poznań, 94 1020 4027 0000 1602 1262 0763. Card fee: Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki, al. Niepodległości 16/18, Poznań, 70 1010 1469 0000 3922 3100 0000.
Which WSA court hears complaints about this voivode's inaction?
WSA w Poznaniu (ul. Franciszka Ratajczaka 10/12, 61-815 Poznań); the complaint is filed via: Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki w Poznaniu.