When should I apply for the issue of the Polish ID?
You should apply for a Polish foreigner's identity document if:
- you stay in Poland, and you do not have any citizenship, and it is in the interest of the Republic of Poland, or
- you are a victim of human trafficking.
You may apply on behalf of a minor foreigner if you are their parent or guardian appointed by the court or one of the parents or one of the guardians appointed by the court.
Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in the application form.
When should I apply for a replacement of the Polish ID?
You should apply for a replacement of the Polish identity document if:
- the data included in the existing document has changed, e.g. your name, your registered address, or
- your appearance will change to such an extent that the photo placed in the existing document will not allow identify you, or
- you have lost your current document, or
- your current document is damaged.
You apply for the replacement of your Polish travel document within 14 days of the circumstances, as mentioned earlier.
You may apply on behalf of a minor foreigner if you are their parent or guardian appointed by the court, or one of the parents or one of the guardians appointed by the court.
Before you apply, read our tips on how to fill in the application form.
Where should I apply?
You can send your application by post to the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's branches.
The date of application submission is determined by the date of posting at the Post Office.
The next step will be to complete any additional required documents in person.
Find out how to receive tracking information for your case status.
What documents do I need?
- your application for issue / replacement of a Polish identity document for a foreigner in 1 copy, completed as instructed (application to download);
- 2 up-to-date photographs,
- your identity document (you are exempted from submitting a valid travel document or an identity document if you have a certificate that you are a victim of human trafficking and due to special circumstances you do not have such a document and you cannot obtain it),
- documents necessary to confirm the data and circumstances provided in your application (e.g. documents confirming the inability to obtain a travel document of the country of origin, documents confirming the status of a stateless person, a decision on granting subsidiary protection in Poland or permission to stay for humanitarian reasons);
- confirmation of registration for permanent or temporary residence,
- confirmation of payment for issuing the document will be required to begin the proceedings.
All documents are submitted in original / certified copy.
Fees for issuing / replacing a Polish ID
The pay rate for application submitted until 29th July:
Fee for issuing a Polish ID is 50 PLN
Reduced fee for issuing a Polish ID is 25 zł
You are entitled to reduced fee if you are:
- student, or
- student at upper secondary schools, or
- a minor child up to 16 years old, or
- in difficult financial situation.
Replacement of a Polish ID for a foreigner in the event of culpable loss or destruction is 100 PLN
Replacement of a Polish ID for a foreigner in the event of further culpable loss or destruction is 150 PLN
The pay rate for application submitted from 29th July:
Fee for issuing a Polish ID is 100 PLN
Reduced fee for issuing a Polish ID is 50 zł
Replacement of a Polish ID for a foreigner in the event of culpable loss or destruction is 200 PLN
Replacement of a Polish ID for a foreigner in the event of further culpable loss or destruction is 300 PLN
You can also pay the relevant fee for your Polish travel document by bank transfer:
Wielkopolski Urząd Wojewódzki
Poznań, al. Niepodległości 16/18
Nr rachunku: 70 1010 1469 0000 3922 3100 0000
What should I know?
A Polish ID for a foreigner is issued by a Governor competent for your place of stay. If we refuse to issue you a Polish ID, you will receive a decision.
The Polish ID is issued for 1 year, it only confirms your identity, does not confirm any citizenship and does not entitle you to cross the border. This document does not legalise your stay in Poland, i.e. when obtaining a visa, a temporary residence permit, a permanent residence permit or a residence permit for a long-term resident of the EU.
You collect the document in-person at the Department for Foreigners in Poznań or one of the office's delegations. When collecting a document issued to a minor who is at least 6 years old, his presence is required.
A visit to collect a document in Poznań can be booked in advance via the website by selecting the E - Pickup residence card queue
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To pick up the Polish ID, bring a valid travel document and previous document if issued.
Check if your document is ready for collection and where you can collect it in our application to avoid disappointment.
Application check-listUpdated: 18-12-2024
