Residence up to 3 months
Citizen of European Union can enter Poland and stay within its territory up to 3 months on the basis of valid travel document (passport) or other valid document confirming his/her identity and citizenship.
Over 3 months
An application form for the registration of residence should be submitted in person to a voivode having jurisdiction over place of residence (Wojewoda Mazowiecki), no later than on the next day following the end of the period of 3 months after the entry into the territory of Poland.
What documents are needed to submit
- 1 copy of an application for registering the residence filled in Polish language,
- a travel document (passport) or other document confirming identity and citizenship (1 copy + original for review)
- employment contract
The document confirming the registration is a written statement valid for an indefinite period.
Where the documents should be submitted
Mazowieckie Province Office, Department of Foreigners (3/5 Marszałkowska Street, mezzanine, stand 21 (ticket with the letter I))
Office hours:
Monday | 10:00-17:30 |
Tuesday | 08:00-15:00 |
Wednesday | 08:00-15:00 |
Thursday | 08:00-15:00 |
Friday | 08:00-15:00 |
Certificate of residence registration is issued free of charge.
Failure to comply with the obligation to register the residence is subject to a fine.
Details are available on the website.