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We are changing the rules for processing residence applications - IMPORTANT NOTICE

03.09.2024

To improve the availability of appointments for completing in-person attendance and fingerprints for applications submitted in ways other than in person, we are changing the booking rules starting from September 12th this year.

You can still complete your appearance, fingerprints, and passport presentation after scheduling an appointment on the case status tracking page.

Notice - Changes in Service Rooms

01.10.2024

Starting next Tuesday, October 1st, there will be adjustments in the Service Rooms operation rules.

In Room A,  stations 1-11 will handle appointments for personal appearances and fingerprint submissions.

In Room B, the following stations will be designated:

  • 12-13: for collecting residence cards and other documents.
  • 14:  submission point
  • 15-16: information desk
  • 17: submission point (open from 11:45)

Please follow the signs posted on the doors, screens, and in the service rooms. Thank you for your cooperation :-)

 Get access today - track the status of your case!

24.09.2024

Have you sent a residency application to the office but forgot to provide your email address in the form?
Misplaced the access details for tracking your case that we sent you?
Take advantage of our new service and get access data on your own!
It’s quick and easy!

important update

Important Updates to the Residence Application Process

20.09.2024

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.

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

26.06.2024

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.

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

16.05.2024

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.

Human trafficking is a crime! Are you a victim or witness of human trafficking?

11.01.2024

Remember that you can become a victim of human trafficking almost everywhere.

Pay attention if someone:

  • has taken away your passport or your ID document
  • is assaulting, thretening or blackmailing you
  • does not pay you the money you have earned, is forcing you to live or work in inhumane conditions, or is forcing you into prostitiution, stealing or begging.

It means, you may be a victim of a human trafficking.

E-booking for fingerprint collection

17.11.2023

We are pleased to announce you that starting 23 November 2023,  we launched a new e-service for booking appointments to collect fingerprint impressions through our website, which allows checking the status of your case. The implementation of new  appointment scheduling for fingerprint collection will replace the previous method of booking appointments through the Department's Helpline. The new service is easily accessible and user-friendly.

Advantages of the e-booking for fingerprints collection:

Department for Foreigners Open on Saturday in June

05.06.2023

Department for Foreigners in Poznan within the project „Wielkopolska Region – Common Future” co-financed from The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), invites you for information and advisory events. On 17th June (Saturday)  our offices in Poznan, Kalisz, Konin, Leszno and Piła will be open for special services between 8 am and 3:30 pm.

During Open Saturday you will be able to:

Department for Foreigners Open on Saturdays in May

25.04.2023

Department for Foreigners in Poznan within the project „Wielkopolska Region – Common Future” co-financed from The Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF), invites you for information and advisory events. On 13th, 20th and 27th May (Saturdays)  our offices in Poznan, Kalisz, Konin, Leszno and Piła will be open for special services between 8 am and 3:30 pm.

During Open Saturdays you will be able to:

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