Go to gdansk.uw.gov.pl.
Wroclaw has one of the shorter queues in Poland. In 2026 the real processing time runs 3-5 months. Warsaw takes up to 8. If you have a choice of city, that gap matters.
Apointment booking
How to book an appointment
- 1. Go to gdansk.uw.gov.pl
- link: gdansk.uw.gov.pl
- 2. Go to "Cudzoziemcy" section
- Navigate to Cudzoziemcy and select your application type.
- 3. Check slots
- Slots open irregularly. Check the site in the morning.
- 4. Bring two copies.
- Bring two copies of the application to the appointment.
Office:
Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki
Appointments:
gdansk.uw.gov.pl
Phone:
58 307 75 00
Address:
ul. Okopowa 21/27, Gdańsk
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.
Most common rejection reasons
Three main reasons applications get returned
Incorrect address
Address in the application does not match the rental agreement.
Outdated Certificates
Certificates older than 3 months on the filing date.
Personal details
Name in the translation does not match the passport letter for letter.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
2-4 months.
No.
Through mos.
You have 14 days.
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