Karta Pobytu in Gdansk 2026: Documents, Processing Times, Appointment
Gdansk has one of the shorter queues among major Polish cities. The real processing time in 2026 runs 2-4 months. Warsaw and Krakow take longer. If you are based in the Tri-City area, filing here is faster than travelling to a larger office.
How to book an appointment
- 1. Go to gdansk.uw.gov.pl.
- Navigate to duw.pl/cudzoziemcy
- 2. Go to "Cudzoziemcy" section
- Navigate to Cudzoziemcy and select your application type.
- 3. Check slots
- Pick the earliest available slot. Book at least 3-4 weeks ahead.
- 4.Print the confirmation
- Print the confirmation and bring it to the appointment.
Office:
Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki
Appointments:
Phone:
58 307 75 00
Address:
pl. Powstańców Warszawy 1, Wrocław
Documents
Base package: always required
- Application form (wniosek) from gdansk.uw.gov.pl. Filled in Polish.
- 4 photos 35x45 mm, white background, no glasses, under 6 months old.
- Passport: original plus copies of all stamped pages.
- Rental agreement or owner's statement (oświadczenie właściciela).
- Fee of 340 PLN, proof of payment attached.
- Health insurance for the full permit period, or proof your employer pays ZUS.
Based on work or incubator
- Employment or B2B contract, signed, in Polish or with a sworn translation.
- Income confirmation from employer or incubator.
- If via an incubator: contract plus invoices and payments from the last 3 months.
- ZUS no-arrears certificate via e-ZUS.
Pomeranian Voivodeship specifics
The office takes appointments only through gdansk.uw.gov.pl. Queue slots open at irregular times — check the site in the morning. The office requires two copies of the application: one original and one copy.
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