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Urząd Wojewódzki (Voivodeship Office)

Urząd Wojewódzki (Voivodeship Office)

The Urząd Wojewódzki (Voivodeship Office) is the regional government administration office in Poland. For expats, this is the most important institution, as its Department of Foreigners Affairs (Wydział Spraw Cudzoziemców) processes all residence and work permit applications.

Key Takeaways

  • Location: There is one main Urząd Wojewódzki in the capital of each of Poland's 16 voivodeships (e.g., Warsaw for Mazowieckie, Kraków for Małopolskie).
  • Function: They issue Karta Pobytu (Residence Cards), EU Blue Cards, and work permits.
  • Appointments: You must apply at the Urząd Wojewódzki corresponding to the voivodeship where you currently live.

Common Interactions

You will visit the Urząd Wojewódzki to:

  1. Submit your residence permit application.
  2. Provide your fingerprints.
  3. Show original documents to an inspector.
  4. Collect your physical Karta Pobytu.

Official Sources