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Data: 08.05.2025Beware of fake emails – stay alert!

We've recently seen new cases of individuals pretending to be employees of the Department for Foreigners at the Wielkopolska Voivodeship Office in Poznań. They're sending fake emails claiming there are issues with residence applications or offering refunds — all in an attempt to steal personal information, financial details, or money. 

These messages often come from unofficial email addresses and look like they're from our office or the Voivode of Wielkopolska.

Please be careful:

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Data: 24.09.2024 Get access today - track the status of your case!

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Data: 20.09.2024 Important Updates to the Residence Application Process

To streamline the process for submitting applications for temporary residence, permanent residence, and EU long-term resident status, new rules for scheduling appointments at the Department for Foreigners will take effect from October 1 of this year.

Starting October 1, all applications must be submitted by mail to the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or at one of our regional offices. Applications must be submitted no later than the last day of the foreigner’s legal stay in Poland.

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Data: 26.06.2024Update to the Act on Assistance for Ukrainian Citizens due to Armed Conflict in Ukraine

Legal Residence for Ukrainian Citizens

The legal residence of Ukrainian citizens (and specified family members) who arrived in Poland due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine between February 24, 2022, and September 30, 2025, has been extended until September 30, 2025. The amendment to the regulations has been published in the Journal of Laws and will come into effect on July 1, 2024.

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Data: 16.05.2024We are starting the implementation of a new project "Direction Wielkopolska: Migrants in the Spotlight"

The Governor of Wielkopolska has secured European Union funding for the project "Direction Wielkopolska: Migrants in the Spotlight". This initiative is dedicated to third-country nationals legally residing in Poland.

Our project targets four main areas: facilitating easier access to information, developing local IT tools, enhancing staff skills, and improving customer service standards.

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