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.
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.
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.
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Outdated Certificates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.
Frequently Asked Questions
2-4 месяца. Поморское воеводство стабильно быстрее столичного. При полном пакете документов ближе к 2 месяцам.
Нет. С 2022 года строго по электронной очереди через gdansk.uw.gov.pl.
Через mos.cudzoziemcy.gov.pl с логином из уведомления о принятии заявления.
У вас есть 14 дней на подачу odwołanie. FBA помогает подготовить апеляцию.
Handle it with FBA